Social Work Subject Guide
Career Guides
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Many Paths, One Purpose : Career Paths for Social Work and Human Services Majors
HV10.5 .M35 2006 (Ref)
Written for those seeking a career in the human services and social work profession. Addresses career tracks such as career counselor, geriatric social worker, probation officer, etc., covering the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, and the personality traits and skills that associated with success in the field.
Working in Social Work : The Real World Guide to Practice Settings
HV10.5 .R67 2009 (Ref)
Designed to help graduates in Social Work in choosing a specialty, with practical information regarding the different career paths that are available.
Lists current jobs in the many areas associated with social services or social work.
Social Work Jobs in the Federal Government
http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/socialwork.shtml
Provides an introduction to information about qualifications, salary, etc. related to social work jobs in the federal goverment. Also includes sample openings and guidance on searching USAJOBS for additional positions.
Contents
- Indexes and Databases
- Dictionaries
- Encyclopedias
- Guides to the Field
- Government Resources
- Handbooks
- Online Catalogs
- Call Numbers
- Book Reviews
- List of Select Journals
- Facts and Figures
- People and Organizations
- Career Guides
- Style Guides
- Special Interest Web Sites
- Gateways to Social Work Web Resources
- Link to WMU School of Social Work