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unemployedgrad

Updated 5 hours ago

other career fields similar to social work? - 20 Replies

I am a social worker (macro practice) who is trying to break into academic and student services with no luck. Social work and education are related...

JoshuaTodd

Updated 11 hours ago

Social Work in America - 41 Replies

Nzali, Thanks for your response. I have worked internationally previously with children and adolescents and also worked with that population here...

Speechless

Updated 13 hours ago

advice needed - 1 Reply

Really, you are kidding ? Of course it is not allow by the norms of the profession, any social work, counselling, or D & A. Jobs are so hard to...

VFB

Updated 3 days ago

Social Work Abroad with US Degree - 128 Replies

[QUOTE who="foodislove in Davao, Philippines"]WEll, I am as well trying to find my luck in Abu Dhabi. I am a psychology graduate I'm looking for job...

kezzy sinakoma

Updated 4 days ago

Social worker - 3 Replies

I am looking for the same as well,Diploma holder social work.in case you find pls let me know i will appreciate your kindness.thank you

deborah

Updated 5 days ago

Social Work in South Africa - 612 Replies

[QUOTE who="Bienkie in Parow, South Africa"]Hi there Social Work in South Africa is really difficult seeing that it is mainly developmental and...

guest

Updated 7 days ago

Can't find a job in Chicago, IL - 28 Replies

It is a sad day indeed when you have to consider working OUTSIDE the US. Reality check. Try getting a work permit in another country.

samdabro

Updated 9 days ago

Career transition from social work field - 74 Replies

Grrrrrrr.....

axxatron

Updated 10 days ago

Failed the LMSW exam 3-times. I am stuck! - 66 Replies

Dana, Congratulations!!! I know how you feel. For those of you who are still trying to pass it, follow my recommendation and purchase the test,...

Mahesh kumar.,

Updated 11 days ago

social work recruitment in the UK - 21 Replies

Hi all, I am a professional social worker from india with two years of experience in agency setting and in teaching both. I have done my BSW &MSW....

Bella

Directory of Children's group homes in Illinois

I have my BS in elementary education. I am looking on starting a MSW in fall 2014. In the interim, I would like to have a job along the lines of a...

discouraged

Updated 12 days ago

Career change? - 147 Replies

I am currently pursuing my MSW. I am worried that I may not find a job. I have even contemplated not finshing this degree.Why waste another year...

itsajoke10

Updated 12 days ago

"Child Protective Specialists" Job Interview Questions. - 425 Replies

wholly depends on the area you reside and cost of living.

JACI JANET RIVERA

Updated 14 days ago

Bilingual Preferred - 5 Replies

I was just curious exactly what is meant by "Bilingual Preferred." Does that really mean the company is set on hiring a bilingual candidate and is...

Jason in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Updated 17 days ago

thoughts on Social Work PhD degrees - 225 Replies

Hi everyone, I am currently finishing up a MS in Human Services. I am planning on going to school again to get my MSW and become a LCSW, but I...

pfishermsw in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Updated 18 days ago

MSW or RN - 54 Replies

I'm a recent graduate with a BSW having trouble finding a job with my degree. I love Social Work and am proud to have my BSW degree, but I'm getting...

Thalia in Montreal, Quebec

Updated 18 days ago

Best place in the US for a social worker to live? - 330 Replies

I'm just curious about this. I'm an MSW and I've lived in NYC, the Raleigh-Durham area, Portland, OR and Atlanta, Georgia. Those are fairly decent...

Myra in Los Angeles, California

Updated 24 days ago

When to start applying for jobs - 1 Reply

I will be getting my MSW from USC in May 2012. When should I start applying for jobs? I know government jobs take a while but what about jobs at...

Nurul in Singapore, Singapore

Graduating with MSW in July, have been working as a Medical Social Worker in an acute hospital in Singapore and moving to NZ

Hi all. I am a Medical Social Worker currently. I am going to complete my Masters in Social Work Degree in July. I am a Singaporean working in...

Dan in Tallahassee, Florida

Updated 29 days ago

Leaving the field - 251 Replies

Since I've been laid of from my last job, I've realized I don't want to be a social worker anymore. I want to earn a living wage. I know I'm burned...

Sam in Richardson, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

LBSW Exam - 3 Replies

I recently graduated with my bachelors degree in SW. I have taken the license exam twice and plans to do it for the 3rd and hopefully last time. The...

Matt in Quezon, Philippines

Updated 1 month ago

visa sponsorship/other career options BS Social Work - 1 Reply

I am having a hard time looking for a company willing to sponsor me for a working visa. I am a professional Social Worker in the Philippines...

lulu in Arlington, Virginia

Updated 1 month ago

International Social Work suggestions? - 2 Replies

Does anyone have any suggestions about international work with governmental organizations, NGO's, internation aid organizations, humanitarian etc. I...

JT in Oceanside, New York

Working in New Zealand as a Social Worker ?

Hello, I have heard that there was a shortage of social workers in New Zealand and that they were lookin for social workers from the USA. Has...

DadMike in Maryland

Updated 1 month ago

Stressed new graduate lookig for a social work job - 294 Replies

Does anyone else feel that when you are just starting out every potential employer wants you to have experience? The problem is that you can't gain...

whitley findlay in Kingston, Jamaica

Updated 1 month ago

what is require to become a social worker in jamaica how many subjects require - 3 Replies

want to knw the qualification and the requirements

qrm06 in Fort Myers, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Conservatism in Social Work - 6 Replies

I know there is another thread on this topic but I wanted to update and get the topic started again! I started a yahoo group on Conservatism in...

Mswbound014 in New York, New York

Updated 1 month ago

MSW programs in NY area - 311 Replies

I am interested in returning to school for my MSW. I am not policy oriented and my main interest is clinical practice. Since I have other...

SWpeg in Raleigh, North Carolina

Updated 1 month ago

Client System of Social Work - 2 Replies

What is a client system ? I just started the MSW program and I am on information overload...... There is sooooo much reading. Its not that I dont...

AJ in Hamler, Ohio

Career Transition

I recently left my job at a non-profit as a outpatient case worker. I've worked in this field for only a short time- approx 2 years. I'm an LSW/BSW...

VA Social Worker in San Francisco, California

Updated 1 month ago

How am I suppose to get supervision hours for my LCSW (husband is military and I want a VA job) - 11 Replies

ANy information from you LCSW's out there would be VERY much appreicated. I completed my Masters in Social Work and I did take all the clinical...

molamark@aol.com in Pompano Beach, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Reciprocity For Florida LCSW - 2 Replies

Anyone have any info as to which states have reciprocity w FL LCSW ?Thanks all

Evie in Navan, Ireland

Updated 1 month ago

Finding a social work job with UK MSW qualifications - 200 Replies

I am American but I obtained my MSW in Scotland. I plan on moving back to Los Angeles to start working as a social worker. I am wondering if anyone...

priscler in Yuma, Arizona

Updated 1 month ago

advice needed - 2 Replies

I work for CPS and I ended up having to call in a report on the home where my sister is renting a room, due to the living conditions and my sister's...

priscler in Yuma, Arizona

Updated 1 month ago

call to suicide hotline just to talk Prevents employment - 27 Replies

a newly graduated social worker (sw undergraduate) was recently grieving a death of a loved one who died earlier that morning. The new sw graduate...

tripplesix in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

help!!! - 5 Replies

So, I am a 3 semesters away from getting my degree in sociology with a minor in gerontology, and I want to go into social work. I wanted to major in...

tripplesix in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

Looking at other careers I can utilitze my MSW - 2 Replies

I have been in social work for almost 5 years and I HATE IT! I have done case management in housing, child welfare and now working with senior...

tripplesix in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

Social Workers: What's it like to get 3000 supervised hours for LCSW and Spanish... - 3 Replies

Quick background: I'm 30 (and very realistic on job availability and pay:D), married, 2 kids. I really hope this doesn't sound too dumb, but...

PCL in El Centro, California

Updated 1 month ago

Going back to work in an area I don't like - 2 Replies

Hi everyone...I have a question and I was wondering if anyone could offer some insight... I've been unemployed for several months (I was...

socialwkr in Missouri

Updated 2 months ago

RN, BSN interested in MSW - 6 Replies

hi everyone, I have been an RN, BSN for nearly 5 years and am considering a career change. I have always been interested in MSW but my mom always...

Creole Soul in Springfield, Massachusetts

Updated 2 months ago

Career as a Social Worker - 7 Replies

Is any one on here a Social Worker that works with special needs kids (Autism)? Im really interesting in pursing this as a career. How is the pay,...

djr10 in Tallahassee, Florida

How can I get licensed?

I'm having a lot of difficulty. I recently earned my MSW degree and it took me 3 months to get a job offer that was even close to my field. I'll be...

Marcelo in Los Angeles, California

Updated 2 months ago

Social Work in Mexico City - 4 Replies

Hello all, I hold a MSW from an American school, and am now living in Mexico City. I have had a very hard time finding employment here. My Spanish...

ambarish.m in Bangalore, India

Updated 2 months ago

Finding a job in Uk or in underdeveloped countries. - 3 Replies

I try to find a job like social worker in Uk but because Romania is the last country who entered in EU we don't have the right to work there only if...

Lem in Greensboro, North Carolina

Updated 2 months ago

Wanting to Move with MSW to More Diverse Area - 28 Replies

I live in a conservative small city in the South. Here, I've done rural social work with children and families, including probation and foster care...

cheap JER JERSEYS in Anonymous Proxy

Updated 2 months ago

BBS in California Time Frame - 4 Replies

I know the BBS in California is saying that it should take 4 months to get your application processed. I'm concerned that it will take even longer....

Ahsilat in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 2 months ago

No Experience -- Getting into an MSW program? - 12 Replies

Hello. I just graduated with a B.S. in Psychology earlier this year. I have a 3.68 GPA and I think that I will do really well on the GRE (especially...

zolo2 in Seattle, Washington

Updated 2 months ago

Social Worker - 9 Replies

I have been a social worker/counselor for many years. Several months ago I needed to leave my job for family reasons. When things settled down I...

butterflyforever in Portland, Oregon

Updated 2 months ago

Graduating with a MSW in macro practice - 1 Reply

I am about to graduate with my MSW in May and concentrated in policy practice. I'm 25 and have never stopping going to school full time, I feel as...

Tracey in Centerline in Warren, Michigan

Updated 2 months ago

Trying to find a job - West Michigan - 21 Replies

I graduated with a bachelors in Social Work in 2003 from an accredited university. I applied for TONS of jobs but never got a call back at all. ...

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