Social Work Career Resources

Reflection Questions for Current and Future Social Work Students

1. What is the impact or effect that I want to have on my community? What does “having an impact” mean to me?
2. What interests me about careers in radiologic sciences?
3. How do I envision myself “helping people”?
4. What steps have I taken to explore this field?
5. What populations do I feel drawn to working with (e.g., children, families, veterans, refugees)?
6. Do I prefer direct client work, policy advocacy, or research?

Career Exploration

• What Can I Do With This Major? This tool will help you explore career options and strategies related to academic programs. When viewing a major/area of study, you can see typical career areas, types of jobs and employers, and strategies to prepare yourself for those career paths.
• “What are You Going to Do with Your Social Work Degree?” It can be challenging to answer this inevitable question. Use this resource to help you explore the skills you’re developing in this major and how to have a confident response.
• Informational Interviewing as a Tool to Explore Social Work: Informational interviewing is one of the easiest and most valuable tools to help you learn about careers and career paths. This resource includes strategies to reach out to interviewees and questions to prepare for them.
• Social Worker – ExploreHealthCareers.org
• Social Worker – Occupational Outlook Handbook
• National Association of Social Workers Career Center
• Careers in Social Work – Columbia School of Social Work

Job Search, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing

• Presentation Slide Deck – Social Work Job Search & Applications
• Resume Templates and Cover Letter Templates – Social Work