I am looking to connect with anyone who got their MSW at 60+. How was your experience and what are you doing now?
I have had a varied career in education, philanthropy and a lot of volunteering. I am 61 and suddenly realized that social work may have been what I should a perused a long time ago.
Any information appreciated;)
Any tips for preparing for the internship interview? Questions they'll likely ask? Questions I should ask?
I always get nervous when a company gives me a take-home assignment. Honestly, I often feel like they're just fishing for free ideas by posting ads for jobs that don't exist.
I was in the final stages with a large, 80-year-old company for a senior position. After the third interview, they threw a huge take-home project at me - they wanted a full project plan and mockups on a very tight deadline. I got great feedback on it and then did 5 more interviews, all the way up to the VP.
And then... Nothing. They completely disappeared. My calls went to voicemail, and my emails went unanswered. I sent a few polite follow-up emails over a week, gave them enough time, and then realized they had ghosted me. So I simply revoked access to the project link I had sent them.
Something I learned to do a while ago is to never send the source files themselves. I always send a view-only link to the presentation and make sure that printing and downloading are disabled. It's a small move, but it gives you control of the situation.
The surprise? The recruiter called me less than 24 hours later. He started by saying there was good news and that they wanted to move forward. Then he casually mentioned that the reviewing team couldn't open my presentation, and asked if I could just email him the PDF. Busted.
This was the moment I was waiting for. I calmly explained that I've seen how some companies exploit these assignments, and as a personal policy, I don't send the source files. I told him I would be more than happy to present it to the team myself again on our next call. Of course, the recruiter didn't like that and ended the call quickly.
He called me back the same day, his voice tense. He said I had put him in a very bad position. Apparently, they had to collect all the shortlisted projects, and mine was one of only four they wanted to present internally. Since my link wasn't working, it made the HR manager look bad. He even tried to say that I was the one taking things personally when hiring is supposed to be professional.
I told him: 'Hiring is indeed a business, and I would have gladly accepted a simple 'no, thank you.' But to ghost me after all that work, and clearly still intend to use my project? That's what made it personal. You're the one who crossed that line, not me.'
He was silent on the line for a moment. I didn't wait for a response; I just hung up.
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Hello everyone. I'm? A new social worker and a natural introvert. I'm struggling with the practical side of field work and wondering how others handle it.
I was asked to visit schools to collect student numbers for a potential partnership. When I got there tye staff started asking alot of questions I wasn't ready for,and I panicked.To get out of the situation,I gave them my bosses personal number and told them to call her...I later got told by my boss that that was unprofessional,she also told me that I should learn how to say no without actually saying no.
I'd love some advice on
How to handle pushback or rapid fire question's when you're in the field alone.
How to protect professionalism (dress, language,title) when I look young and feel insecure
How to deflect questions about partnerships without giving out my superior's personal info
I know I messed up ,but I want to get better. Any scripts or emergency exits for awkward field visits would be a life saver
My boyfriend shot himself in his car in front of my house early Sunday morning, and I was the one who found him. He was the love of my life. I've been working as a respiratory therapist for 8 years, and honestly, I don't feel like I can go back to healthcare again after what happened. I don't care what the job is, as long as I'm not somewhere where I'm forced to watch another person die.
I've seen a lot of death over the years. Codes, traumatic situations, families falling apart, all of it. Most of it affected me, but I was able to separate work from my life enough to keep going. This time was different. He was the last traumatic thing I ever want to see in my life. I'm still trying to deal with everything that came with finding him like that, but I know one thing for sure: I need to get out of healthcare.
What are realistic things I could go back to school for? Preferably something that would let me work remotely, or at least not be in a hospital/clinical setting again.
I already have a bachelor's degree, I'm good with numbers, and I have supervisor/leadership experience. I don't mind going back for a master's if that would lead me to something stable. How do I leave this field while still making a good income? What careers should I be looking at?
Thank you.
We’re sharing remote Social Work job opportunities for candidates based in Europe and the USA. Roles may include case management, community support, mental health assistance, outreach coordination, and client services.
✔ Remote positions
✔ Full-time & part-time opportunities
✔ Flexible schedules available
✔ Experience in social services or related fields preferred
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Hello everyone,
I’m moving to the San Bernardino/Riverside area around November or December to help my mom while she recovers from surgery and to help with bills. I’m currently in an online MSW program at the University of Kentucky and just finished my first year. I also have a BA in Sociology from UCSB and over two years of experience in ABA as an RBT/Behavioral Interventionist.
I’m looking for job ideas or places to apply that would help me build my social work resume while I’m in school. I’m especially interested in roles related to children, families, behavioral health, case management, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, or community services.
Does anyone know of agencies, county jobs, entry-level social service positions, paid internships, or organizations in the San Bernardino/Inland Empire area that would be good experience for an MSW student? I’m also hoping to find a place that could provide MSW practicum supervision or be open to supporting me as I complete the second part of my practicum. I’m not sure which agencies are flexible with online MSW students, so any recommendations would really help.
So I took my ASWB exam during my last semester of the program and I graduate but on my portal it says that the degree is still pending, do I have to wait until it says awarded for me to send my official transcripts to the njconsumers ASWB portal???
I need my number 😩any tips???
I went back to school at 42 and took communitiy work diplomma and then I went to Ryerson (TMU) and graduated with my BSW but I've had such difficulty finding a job. I am a mature student and my job background is very different than social work. Does anyone have any advice for getting my foot on the door? Thanks in advance.
I can't stand hearing this nonsense all the time. Yes, there might be some rare case where the person taking your place is a close friend, or where you're leaving on good terms and without any problems. But most of the time, there's nothing forcing you to train the person who's going to replace you after they fire you, lay you off, or you decide to leave.
It's basically like they're asking you to sharpen the axe before they hit you with it. Stop letting companies guilt-trip you into doing that!
Hi! I (26F) quit working for CPS. I worked in investigations for three years. I was very burnt out with the case loads and was working wayyyy too much. I absolutely loved the work I was doing, but the case loads became too high to manage and I was burnt out to the point of having health issues. I am severely lost on what to do for my career and will take any advice. I think I put my worth on my career in cps and am now struggling feeling like I’m not doing something worthy in society. I debated social work but I am hesitant to get my masters if I won’t like it. I value new experiences and am concerned if I pick a field I won’t stick to it. I’d like to find my calling :) anything helps!
Anyone know of remote MSW internships or jobs for someone still in school (not LMSW/LCSW yet)? I’m in North Alabama and looking for behavioral health, crisis, case management, forensic/social services, etc. Must have LCSWs on staff for future supervision/mentorship opportunities 🫶
I received my MSW at the end of January and received a job in a private practice. I’m just shy of 3 months seeing clients in the field.
I applied to another job on a whim at a local non-profit clinic and behavioral health urgent care.
I’m not sure what to do and have 3 days to decide.
PROS of current job:
Flexible hours
Set my own schedule
Company car with personal use
Praised and thanked for the work I do
Light caseload
Minimal documentation requirements
CONS of current job:
Limited supervision
Don’t feel challenged to grow in the way I’m looking for
Feelings of stuckness
Lack of depth in clinical work
PROS of new job:
$9k pay increase, with a generous retention bonus
Opportunities for trainings in house
Set schedule
Less travel/ closer to home
Increased exposure to different clientele
Nonprofit (PSLF possibility)
CONS of new job:
Much heavier productivity expectations
Less downtime
More documentation requirements
Less flexibility in time-off
My other concern is that I feel terrible for potentially leaving my current clients. The only saving grace is it’s been less than three months- so although I have rapport established I don’t think it would be a devastating loss.
Thoughts?
When i left the army (2014), we did a workshop to help with transitioning to civilian life and it **really** emphasized work opportunities being found via LinkedIn. This was back when LinkedIn was new. Is keeping an up to date linkedIn account as a social worker even relevant anymore?
I love reading the r/LinkedInLunatics memes
Does that website even offer anything for this type of work field anymore?
Do people even check people LinkedIn anymore?
Hello fellow Social Workers,
I am an LMSW licensed in New York with 5 years of professional experience, most recently working at Weill Cornell.
I am currently looking for fully remote opportunities — full-time, part-time, contract, or per diem. My wife and I are expecting a baby soon, so I am hoping to find work that allows me to continue working from home during this important time for our family.
If you know of any remote openings or organizations hiring, I would truly appreciate any leads or recommendations.
Thank you so much.
Hey everyone I’m a 25 year old BM and I’m looking to either pursue IT or social work. I actually attended a course for IT but felt the urge to switch to social work due to companies push for AI in the tech field. Now with AI failing and I’m hearing that there’s tech spaces that are still open I’m questioning what’s the best for me? The main thing with social work is I wanted to work with young teens/adults in helping them by being a listening ear or showing up when I can. Being able to have them confide in them and I do the same in making sure they’re better from any situation they’re in. Far as Tech my avenue runs deep, I could do database management, cloud programming, or possibly network engineering and build from there but I only see the big difference between the two is well pay and timing. While most Social workers require a MSW and licensure, most tech workers don’t really possess a degree. But I’m still pursuing mine. So I guess the question is given all stated and the climate of the world, which would be the best choice to fight for and push through in??
I graduated with my bachelor of social work degree this month and currently have about $45,000 in federal student loan debt. I’ve been struggling to find entry-level social work positions in my area that accept a bachelor’s-level degree, and I’m feeling uncertain about the next steps. Pursuing a master’s in social work would cost an additional $30,000, bringing my total debt to around $75,000, but even many MSW roles I’ve researched on LinkedIn and Indeed tend to average between $60,000 and $80,000.
In an effort to build experience and earn a higher salary with my bachelor’s degree, I started a recruiting job after graduation. However, I’ve found that the work is not fulfilling for me. I’m struggling with the lack of alignment with my values, especially having to turn down many candidates due to company policies that I don’t agree with, and I don’t feel like I’m helping people in the way I had hoped to in my career.
I’m so scared my investment won’t
be worth it financially
Hi all. I’m looking for advice on how to find a job that will meet my needs to get my clinical hours to become licensed post graduation. I live in Florida so post graduation I become a registered clinical social work intern in order to get my clinical hours. My question is how to find a job that actually meets this because when I search all I am finding are either non-clinical jobs or jobs that only take LCSWs. Anyone have any tips for the job search? Thanks!
Hello everyone,
I'm a recent graduate of Social Work and Social Administration in Uganda, and believe you me, there are not many professional Social Work jobs. If you believe the job market is horrible in a first world country like the USA, it's worse than hell here! Though there are a plethora of issues in this country that need urgent Social Work intervention, there is little to no political will or funding from the government. In the private sector, what passes for Social Work is remedial rather than developmental and this exacerbates the unemployment as little to no input from local social workers is ever considered as these large NGOS just roll out their board approved "programmes" that just hire social workers on a short term basis to collect data from refugee camps and impoverished communities, but never offer full time SW jobs and the jobs that exist are mostly Minimum wage. With no funds to study a masters' degree to improve my employment prospects, I may just give up on the profession entirely.
For a profession that was not founded with the intention to make money but to enact social change, it gets rather stressing that you are left jobless for about 11 months.
Any form of advice is welcome, thanks.
Hi there!
I’m looking for advice on how to prepare for a social worker interview for a psychotherapy position with neurodivergent adult and youth (specifically those on the Autism spectrum).
I don’t have psychotherapy experience but I work in a group home with neurodiverse individuals so I have some exposure.
The job posting mentioned knowledge of CBT, DBT, EMDR approaches. I have basic knowledge of them but not how to specifically cater them to the neurodivergent population.
Any tips would help!