Careers
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Your Social Work Career Coach — A Message for Our Social Work Graduates: Your Legacy Starts Here
As you step into the world with knowledge and a passion to make a difference, remember that your legacy starts now. Every choice you make, every relationship you build, and every challenge you overcome contributes to the lasting impact you will have.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Interview With Dr. Jonathan Singer
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna interviews Dr. Jonathan Singer. Jonathan is the founder of The Social Work Podcast and was inducted as an NASW Social Work Pioneer® in 2023.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Social Work and AI
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with our columnists Dr. Allan Barsky and Dr. Gina Griffin on the timely topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and social work.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Nicki Sanders
Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Nicki Sanders, MSW. Nicki Sanders supports high-performing women of color in social work leadership in developing careers that feed their hearts, minds, and wallets.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Brian Rosenbaum
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Jennifer Luna and Brian Rosenbaum talk about Brian's social work career, which has included work in volunteer management, corporate engagement, and fundraising.
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The Power Within: Networking and Collaboration in Social Work
Networking and collaboration are big terms heard throughout social work. That old adage of "it's not what you know but who you know" comes to mind.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Consulting, Advocacy, and Impact With Zander Keig
Zander Keig shares his perspective as a 56-year-old first-generation American of Mexican heritage (Latino) trans man, TBI survivor, and neurodivergent first-generation college graduate. Zander was NASW 2020 Social Worker of the Year.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Jennifer Luna on Social Work Month and Professional Branding
Jennifer Luna sends a "Happy Social Work Month" greeting, along with a message for your social work career: You already HAVE a professional brand. What do you want it to be?
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Your Social Work Career Coach: Do You Need a Social Work Side Hustle?
Social workers shouldn’t “need” to have a side hustle to make a living wage. Still, a side gig can provide extra income to reach your financial goals. An additional job can also be a great way to gain new skills, knowledge, and experience.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: It Takes a Village/Breaking Barriers as a Social Worker of Color
Jennifer Luna talks with five Black women in social work - Chaundra Scott, Nicole Crawford Sumerall, Sarita Ford, Serretta-Brooke Gordon, and Brittany White. Themes include self-care, boundaries, advocacy, professional development, and more.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Take Control of Your Social Work Professional Brand, With Harleny Vasquez
What do you want to be known for? In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Jennifer Luna has a lively conversation with Harleny Vasquez about ways social workers can take control of their professional brands.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Interview With Becky Morales, LCSW-S
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna interviews Becky Morales, LCSW-S. Have you thought about changing careers into private practice? Becky is in private practice and MORE.
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Your Social Work Career Coach: How To Embrace a Job Seeker’s Market in Social Work
Across the U.S., we have seen a surge in jobs for social workers in 2022. Opportunities have increased in terms of number of jobs available, salaries, sign-on bonuses, and working conditions.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Freshen Up Your Social Work Career and Leave Your Social Work Legacy
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna shares practical expert tips for keeping your social work career fresh and building your social work legacy.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Allison Peeler, Communicator
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Allison Peeler, LMSW, an award-winning communications professional and Licensed Master Social Worker.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Health Social Work With Donna Shanor
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Jennifer Luna, MSSW, interviews Donna Shanor, LCSW-S, LCDC, a trailblazer in the field of health social work.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Animal Assisted Therapy, Pet Partners, and Therapy Dogs With Janet Finch and Allie
Have you wanted to incorporate animals into your social work practice? In this Conversations on Social Work Careers video, Jennifer Luna interviews Janet Finch and her therapy dog Allie on animal assisted therapy, Pet Partners, and therapy dogs.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: On Taking and Retaking Social Work Licensing Exams - With Susan Mankita
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers with Jennifer Luna, spend almost an hour with Susan Mankita, LCSW. In individual and group tutoring programs, Susan works with retakers - social workers who have failed ASWB licensing exams.
Conversations on Social Work Careers: Library Social Work With David Perez
Libraries are a natural setting in the community for social workers to work on micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Jennifer Luna, MSSW, sat down with New Jersey bilingual library social worker David Perez, MSW, to talk about his unique career.
Entering the Social Work Life: Congratulations to Our 2022 Graduates!
Congratulations, social work grads! While celebrating, many will also engage in preparation. This period may consist of making determinations about employment, pursuing further education, and considering what your “social work life” will look like.
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