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Angela Chan

Social services manager, Community advocate, Experienced in partnership and collaboration development
Business and Financial Operations Occupations - Community and Social Service Occupations
Sunnyvale, California
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Maggie May 12, 2016 963 views

What are some tips/tricks that you have used to improve your social skills/speech skills when dealing with clients/customers? Do you believe experience is best when it comes to improving speech/social skills for a career? Personal practice? Both?

I know social skills are very important when it comes to the career path that I want to follow; however, I am somewhat lacking in social skills. In discussion with a more professional context I have some difficulties, specifically interviews. This question pertains as much to a career as any...

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Rachel Feb 03, 2017 927 views

What is the different settings social workers work in?

I am a psychology major in college #psychology #social-work #clinical-research

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Deana May 14, 2016 1083 views

Undergraduate vs Graduate degree in social work?

What are the differences in classes and the college experience between earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work? #psychology #degree #social-work #colleges

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Haja Oct 29, 2016 1061 views

With everything that is happening in the world today, what do you think we can do differently to help change the world or better yet, make the world a better place?

Coming to the United States, I never really understood why people say "let's make America great again". Was America never a great country and at what point was it great? I would just like to understand more. #criminal-justice #social-work #political-science #social-media

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Deana Nov 29, 2017 950 views

Can I get advice on social work and politics?

Right now I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Social Work. I am also pursuing a minor in public administration and a certificate in community resource management. Recently I have become interested in politics and local government. If I do eventually run for office or pursue a local government...

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Morrigan Apr 15, 2016 1235 views

How many years of college do you need to complete to become a social worker?

I'm a sophomore in high school and I am interested in becoming a social worker because I want to work with children and give back. Do you need to get your bachelor's and your master's or just your bachelor's? Also what is it like to be a social worker? #social-work #high-school #social-worker...

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Hollie Jul 24, 2016 1429 views

what is a good place to start looking for jobs related to NGOs (non-government organizations) or Non-Profit Organizations?

I am about to graduate obtaining a B.A with an anthropology major. I wonder what is an effective way for a fresh graduate like me without much experience to look for jobs in the NGOs market. I am also an bilingual international student. #career #career-counseling #career-paths #social-work...

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Desiree Nov 18, 2016 1029 views

What are good volunteering ideas if I want to major in Social Work?

I plan on transferring from my community college to UT and would like to have some volunteering experience under my belt. #social-work #social-services

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Deana Jan 15, 2017 1129 views

What are the negative aspects of graduating from university early?

I plan to attend the University of North Texas in the fall. After going over a course plan that I found for my major, social work, I realized that I will not be spending 4 years there. I have accumulated enough AP and dual credit hours to graduate in 3 years if I take 15 hours each semester. My...

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Daleen Sep 10, 2017 811 views

What kind of job can you get with a social work major?

Will a major in social work give me the education to have an actual job in the non-profit sector, or will it give me the training to be a volunteer? What sort of job can I get with a Social Work major and how can I help people?

#social-work #volunteering

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Dezarae Sep 01, 2017 1176 views

Child, Family and School Social Worker

Hey I understand that a child, family and school social worker, work with children and families who are struggling with social and psychological issues at schools, in the home or in their communities. And these environments interact with a wide variety of issues related to children, families...

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Aleena Sep 01, 2017 824 views

How can I become an activist in my community/school?

I want to be more engaged in my school and community but more specifically in my field of study. I am a poly sci major minoring in environmental studies and want to eventually work for a non-profit organization. I've tried applying online but living in San Francisco makes it difficult to make...

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Daleen Sep 01, 2017 803 views

Is Social Work a Good Major??

I want to help people... I love helping people. However, with a major in social work and doing that full time, will I have enough of an income to pay off my college debt? Or would it be better to major in something else and then volunteer to help people? I would love to help people full time,...

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Antoinette Sep 01, 2017 774 views

I want to major in emphasis of soical work. What things do i need to know before going into this field of study?

The reason why I'm asking about this is because I want to know from others people experience in being a social worker, what to expect and what not to expect. Mostly get more advice.

#MajorInSociology #social-work

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Trenidy May 22, 2017 1039 views

What physical and mental pain does a social worker develop?

I'm asking because i am doing research on a social worker because i want to be one. #psychology #career-details #social-work #phycologists

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Jennifer May 20, 2016 962 views

What is the number one interviewing skills you look for in a new social worker?

I will be job seeking by the end of summer. #boss #licensed #personal-development #social-work #social

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Mia May 17, 2016 1027 views

Did anyone try to convince you to change your major due to the amount of money your particular career made?

I'm planning to be a social work major and everyone has been trying to convince me to change my major and telling me that social workers don't make much of anything. The reason I chose the major that I chose wasn't because of the money but because its something I will enjoy waking up and doing...

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Alicia May 16, 2016 912 views

How has being a social worker impacted you? What has been the most rewarding experience that you have had as a social worker?

Hi! I am a freshman in college and majoring in musical theatre and social science. When I graduate, I want to go to graduate school to get a master's in social work. Because I am planning to pursue a career in social work, specifically adoption social work or child welfare, I was wondering how...

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Hilda May 26, 2016 862 views

Is a degree in nonprofit management necessary in order to work in a nonprofit organization?

I would like to work with a nonprofit in the future (because I have enjoyed volunteer work with non profit organizations) but would much rather learn the skills through experience than through a major. #non-profit

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Anina May 02, 2016 3475 views

What is the best part about being a social worker?

Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I have a fellow classmate who wants to become a social worker. I've heard that it's a "thankless" job. Why would they want to do it? What makes the job worth it? #social-work

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Alyssa May 04, 2016 4945 views

How competitive is the social work field?

Hi, I'm Alyssa. I was wondering how competitive the social work field is because I'm hoping to study social work in college. Are there a lot of job openings in this field? #social-work

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Bethany May 17, 2016 782 views

What can you do for a career with o ly a bachelors in social work?

I am majoring in social work #social-work #intercultural-awareness

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Ari Sep 09, 2015 4417 views

I am interested in becoming a Child/Family Welfare Social Worker.

Hi! So, I'm 16 and a junior in high school. I'm currently looking at accredited colleges of social work I'd be interested in attending. What are some other things I should do to prepare? Also! Can someone tell me what an average day to day work day is like? I'm interested specifically in...

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Erika Mar 10, 2016 1057 views

How many classes do I need to take for the career of a social worker?

I like working with kids but I do not want to teach and I was interested in childcare or social worker. #social-work #childcare

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Mia May 17, 2016 1401 views

How many times did you change your degree and how many different colleges did you attend?

Teachers tell me how many times they changed their majors and it makes me cringe a huge debt is the last thing I need or want. Also they tell me that theyve changed schools at least once I'd like to know why? What may the next school has that this one doesnt? #doctor #nurse #degree #social-work

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Alyssa May 04, 2016 1055 views

What can you do with a Bachelor's Degree in social work?

Hi, I want to be a social worker but I'm not sure if I want to get a Master's Degree or not. Is getting a Master's worth the extra schooling? #social-work

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Deana Apr 26, 2017 10313 views

Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work

I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...