Tag Archives: professional

How to Earn More Respect At Work

Posted on March 8, 2017 by msw blog

I am a clinical social-worker who wears several different hats (read: my time is very precious). I have no problem meeting with young adults. It just a natural part of the job. I have been in their shoes. I understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Has office attire become too casual? What Do You Wear to Work?

Posted on January 27, 2017 by msw blog

In a previous tech job, the company’s team-building manager pulled me aside the day before our off-site. “Just wanted to let you know tomorrow’s activities require some running around. You’re always so well-dressed, but it will be a jeans-and-sneakers type … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

“What’s Your Job Again?- Pages of a Career Journal”

Posted on April 6, 2016 by msw blog

“You continue to provide and dream a bigger dream for my life. In these say 1,383 days you have answered this prayer. I have weekly per diem shifts at _, I have worked on several ground breaking research studies, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Explain yourself?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by msw blog

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”. However, if you invited me for tea and … Continue reading →

Posted in Networking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments