Tag Archives: career

Why did you become a social worker?

Posted on September 20, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I am often asked “Why did you become a social worker?” My elevator speech is “To provide resources and be the voice for youth and young adults who do not have one”.…

Posted in Career Journal, Networking | Tagged active listening, advice, career, coffee break, elevator speech, expert, How did you get here, interview, interview questions, knowledge, leader, learning, letter of reference, mentor, Networking, professional growth, social work, work | Leave a comment

Unsolicited Advice and LICSW the requirements

Posted on September 18, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I enjoy the Dear Amy column. I often find her wit and answers in alignment with my own. After reading this column, I thought about how the most unsolicited professional advice for…

Posted in Career Journal, Reflections | Tagged advice column, advocacy, agenda, Ask Amy, career, case notes, clients, Clinical Supervision, computer, confidentially, consultants, dream, education, email, employment opportunities, faith, graduation, LICSW, Networking, oppression, outreach, political belief, social policies, social worker, staffing issues, state representative, struggling artist, The American Association of Social Work Boards, webinar, Year of Yes | Leave a comment

Extra Money and Home Project Dreams

Posted on July 2, 2016 by msw blog

I have finally completed my kitchen remodel project after three years (I always find it best to live in a space for a while before you go changing things). One may ask (and some have asked) why it has taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, DIY💭 | Tagged ah ha moment, career, contentment, dream job, kitchen remodel, motivation, poverty, Self Discipline, side hustle, social worker, transition | 6 Comments

Unsolicited Advice and LICSW the requirements

Posted on February 14, 2016 by msw blog

I enjoy the Dear Amy column. I often find her wit and answers in alignment with my own. After reading this column, I thought about how the most unsolicited professional advice for me came when I informed people about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advice column, advocacy, agenda, career, case notes, clients, Clinical Supervision, computer, confidentially, consultants, dream, education, email, employment opportunities, ethics, graduation, How did you get here, LICSW, Networking, oppression, outreach, political belief, radio, social policies, social worker, staffing issues, state representative, telephone, television, The American Association of Social Work Boards, webinar, Year of Yes | 4 Comments

Show me the way- pages of my career journal

Posted on September 17, 2015 by msw blog

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”- Confucius I am sure a student has stumbled upon my site. Therefore, I thought I would occasionally include pages from my career journal. The following is from my … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged academia, academic, acohol abuse, Aging out, career, Clinical Supervision, confucious, cover letter, Empathy, foster care, hindsight, homeless youth, How did you get here, leadership, learning, Networking, practicum, praticum, problem solving, social worker, student, therapeutic | Leave a comment

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