Career questions tagged socialwork
if my strength's are helping others and my hobbies are reading, what types of careers or industries might best fit me?
I have a interest in helping people and providing
What is something that you had to unlearn after starting college that you thought was important before? How did that shift your mindset?
I’m a senior planning to major in Social Work, with a strong interest in the medical field; specifically pediatric oncology. I’m curious about mindset shifts that happen in college, especially when it comes to things like grades, time management, emotional boundaries, or expectations in helping professions. I’d really value hearing about something you had to unlearn and how it changed the way you approach your work or education now.
How many years will it take to become a child welfare social worker?
I want become a child welfare social worker. Many have told it 4-6 years but I am not sure. I also don't know what university I want to go to or which ones are the best for my career
How can I start my search for careers early on for the best chance of success?
I am planning on majoring in criminal justice, but I hear so much about finding a job after graduating being difficult. Even if it isn't guaranteed what can I do to make finding a job easier or less stressful? I am also thinking of dual majoring in social work, so anything related to social work and criminal justice would help me the most.
What has been the most useful thing for school counselors when making a first impression on their students?
I am currently doing my Practicum at a school and mainly observing what the school counselor does to help students. I sometimes participate and would like to learn more about building rapport with kids/teenagers. It would be interesting to hear different answers as I would like to work in this career in the future!
What is the fastest way to get a degree in social work but still have good knowledge?
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a sudden priority.
How should I organize my classes if Im trying to major in Psychology for counseling? Can I do that in the standard 4 years?
I am trying to go into therapy for at risk youth and felons, and Im not quite sure how I should get there
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader that's interested in being a Therapist?
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader thats interested in being a Therapist?
What kind of social work do you do?
I'm a freshman in college considering social work.
What kind of education do you need to become a social worker?
Considering this career
What is the most rewarding thing about being a social worker?
Considering this as a career.
What are different jobs I could have as a social worker?
I'm considering this career.
Why did you become a social worker?
I am curious to learn about why people like social work as a job.
What is your favorite thing about being a social worker?
Considering being a caseworker with child protection services or working in foster care.
How do I best prepare myself to practice psychotherapy in a specialized field?
I want to practice psychotherapy, but specifically for children. What field of psychology would this fall under? What do I need to study? Is it possible to specialize? I am a college freshman.
How Can I Be Better at Helping Others when I am a Social Worker?
I am a 17-year-old high school senior, and I am interested in pursuing social work. I know it will be a hard career to have, as I've heard it is emotionally challenging. Putting the future hardships past me and looking for a positive future in helping others to my full potential, I was wondering if there were any ways I can cope with stress and my emotions so I can be fully there to help and support when I need to be?
How do social workers balance the emotionally challenging part of their career after all that they have seen and experienced?
I plan on majoring in social work and psychology. I want to be a social worker that works with kids, and I know that a lot of children have been in hard situations that social workers have to deal with and that it can weigh on a person.
What is it really like helping kids/teens who need it the most and Is it worth it?
I'm a high school senior and I've always wanted to help people who need it most, and especially kids/teenagers. Ive taken early childhood for 4 years and I'm getting certification in it. I have been interning at an elementary school for 3 years and have worked with Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Taking this course in general has helped me find my passion more for helping kids and my passion for social work. My dream is to get to work with DCF and become a Child Protective Investigator and help kids/teens who need it the most and make sure their safe. Ive been told that this will be a very very hard job and I'm aware of that. I really just want to help these children who need someone on their side. I just want to know is it actually rewarding helping kids/teenagers? I feel it is, but many people have tried to get me to quit saying it won't be.
How can we advocate for better pay for mental health professionals?
There is a shortage of qualified clinicians, yet salaries are really low. In some agencies, the pay is so low that clinicians cannot make a living wage, let alone pay their living expenses or pay off their student loans. Higher salaries or fees will attract AND retain more professionals.
What should I know about a career in social work?
Hi :) I'm considering a career in social work and was wondering what a typical day in the life would look like. How much of it is based in technical aspects like answering emails or personal aspects like physically speaking to a client? What is something I should know if im considering a career in this field. Also is there any way that I could have a better chance at landing a well paying job out of uni? I've heard a lot of horror stories about how bad the pay is and have been trying to see how I can even that out. #spring24 Thank you in advance to whoever you are
How do I know what college I want to go to?
I want to go to school for social work, but I haven't done much time looking for a college to go to. I have pretty decent grades.
What piece of advice or perspective can you share as I enter my senior year of college for BSW Social Work? :)
I am excited and was hoping to read perspectives on career pathways starting out in the field, licensing tips, entry level jobs/experiences, and etc.
Where can I get with my plan of individualized study?
I'm transferring from community college to app state next fall. I'm interested in social work, communication studies, and child development (social work is my concentration, not sure which minor/second concentration between communication and child development I should do.) Either way, I have two plans a) advocate for children with disabilities (I'm autistic myself, and I want to work with other people who advocate for them as well) or b) get a master's in education policy/law and analyze and change policies set for disabled students in schools. Which route would you go? Anyone with a similar plan? #communications #socialwork #childdevelopment #interdisciplinarystudies #individualizedmajor #appalachianstateuniversity #college #psychology #law
How can avail scholarship?
Im mark taking a bachelor degree at capiz state University pilar satellite college #socialwork
What can I do after graduating with a Masters Degree in Trauma Counseling.
I majored my undergraduate in Psychology and this year I will be graduating with a Masters Degree in Community and Trauma Counseling. I don't have a lot of experience in the field, only did one practicum that was required part of my degree. During my 2nd year, I will be starting a 600+ hour internship at in inpatient facility with teenagers. I would like to know what can I do now to prepare better after graduating, and what kind of opportunities can I start exploring after graduation? #psychology #Masters #Socialwork #jobs #postgraduation
What are the steps to becoming a social worker? I would like to work with those in foster care and those who have or are going to be adopted.
I was in foster care and I want to help the system to no longer be broken by being the help these children need. #foster #fostercare #socialwork #socialworking #social-work #medicine #psychology #career
Would it be better to have a sociology major with a minor in human services or to have a double major both with them both?
I am planning on becoming a social worker in the future! #college-major #sociology #socialwork
How would I get an internship with a foster care social worker during college?
#socialwork #fostercare #college
Should a social worker get a masters degree?
I am trying to decide whether I should just receive my bachelor's degree in social work or go on to receive my master's degree. #socialwork #social-work #degrees