Masters of social work

After several years of helping people with their personal statements, I often see similar phrases over and over again that can come off as weak or controversial. Here are the most common ones:

Most people tend to understand micro, macro and mezzo social work, but what do those jobs look like? Here's a breakdown of jobs at different levels. I think it really comes down to a) how many people are you working with at a time and b) how many other people are you influencing? Less moves towards micro, more towards macro.

In honor of National Social Work month in March! Our Medical Social Workers' favorite principal is "Dignity and worth of the person."

Over the past few years helping MSW applicants apply to their Master of Social Work, and here are my top tips for getting started with writing a personal statement.

Most states use the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam which candidates must pass to gain licensure as a social worker. Some states require licensure at the Bachelors level, Masters level, and Clinical level, while other states only require Clinical licensure. (For a state-by-state listing of licensing requirements, visit this informative website.) My students want to know how to prepare for the exam, and I have some suggestions. 1. Plan ahead. Most states allow graduating…