Professional Development

Spring 2012 Workshops and Events

Social Work Clinical Roles in Various Settings
Monday, January 23, 9:00 – 11:00am
Room 300
Join a dynamic panel of clinical social workers from the community to hear more about the various settings in which they work.
Notes from this workshop.

Private Practice Panel
Monday, January 30, 9:00 – 11:00am
Room 300
A panel of social workers who work in private practice will discuss the pros and cons of their work and be available to answer questions you may have about this type of practice.
Notes from this workshop.

The Psychodynamic Attitude: What do we mean by Psychodynamic Psychotherapy?
Monday, January 30, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 500
What does psychodynamic psychotherapy really look like when we’re sitting in a room with a client? This workshop will define and discuss the ways in which psychodynamically trained social workers listen to their clients.  Workshop facilitator Margaret Wilner, LCSW, will also explore how a psychodynamic approach can be applied to and benefit a variety of populations in diverse settings.

Pathway to Effective Presentations
Friday, February 3, 12:00 – 1:45pm
Room 500
Effective public speaking is an essential competency for social workers in all settings. This workshop will help you design and deliver presentations that will engage your audience, promote your ideas, and increase your own comfort in speaking with groups.  Professors Josh Hinson and Teresa Ilinitch will co-facilitate this workshop.   *Please note that this workshop is for students only.
Notes from this workshop.

Before, During and After the Interview
Tuesday, February 14, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
In this session, Jacquelyn Gist, Assistant Director of University Career Services will go over interviewing experiences, tips and respond to questions about the interview process.
Video from this workshop

Helping Clients Really Change Self-Defeating Behavior from the Inside out
Monday, February 20, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
This presentation will show how our clients’ negative beliefs about themselves interfere with healthy growth and development.  Molly Kiefer, LCSW, from the Psychoanalytic  Society will discuss how we as clinical social workers can help our clients become more aware of stumbling blocks they may actually be creating, and with this awareness feel empowered to change their belief system so that it allows them to live the fuller, richer lives they want to live.

CMPP Networking Night
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 – 7:30pm
5th Floor Lounge
Meet recent Management and Community Practice graduates to learn about their current work and steps they took in their initial job searches. You will have an opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss your future with recent graduates.

DP Networking Night
Monday, February 27, 5:30 – 7:30pm
5th Floor Lounge
Join current Direct Practice graduates to learn about their current work and hear about their initial job searches. You will have an opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss your future with graduates.

Finding a Job in Community-based Mental Health Services
Tuesday, February 28, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
Marty Weems, clinical instructor, will provide an overview of mental health reform, service definitions, qualifying for various mental health jobs and available training to better prepare for this line of work.
Video from this workshop

Licensure Exam Preparation
Tuesday, March 13, 12:15 – 1:45pm
Room 300
Join Dr. Kim Strom-Gottfried to become familiar with the social work licensure exam used in NC and other states.  Information about the structure, content, sample questions and testing tips will be shared during this session.

Negotiating Social Work Salaries and Benefits, and Repaying Student Loans
Tuesday, March 20, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
This workshop will answer many common questions and concerns about student loan repayment and salary and benefits negotiations.

Career Day / Job Fair
Monday, April 2
10:30am – 1:30pm
Tate-Turner-Kuralt building

Agencies from North Carolina and beyond will be here to share information with students about social work positions and their agencies.  A number of agency representatives will be actively recruiting for open positions.  Don’t miss this opportunity to explore social work career options with potential employers!

ALL students are urged to attend Career Day.  Even if you are not graduating in May, you will gain a sense of the social work job market and career opportunities.

To prepare, please use the professional development workshops to learn how to market yourself for career opportunities.  Remember to bring your resume to Career Day and dress as you would for a professional interview.  Watch for additional information, including a list of registered agencies.  Most agencies will represent areas of direct practice, and therefore macro students are strongly encouraged to attend CMPP Networking Night.

Licensure Exam Preparation
Monday, April 9, 12:15 – 1:45pm
Room 300
Join Dr. Kim Strom-Gottfried to become familiar with the social work licensure exam used in NC and other states.  Information about the structure, content, sample questions and testing tips will be shared during this session.


North Carolina Licensure Process
Tuesday, April 17, 12:15 – 1:45pm
Room 300
Dr. Micky Lilly, Chair of the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, will be here to explain the process of obtaining multiple NC licenses, as well as to answer other questions you may have.

Fall 2011 Workshops

Pathway to Effective Presentations
Monday, September 26, 12:00 – 1:45pm
Room 300
Effective public speaking is an essential competency for social workers in all settings. This workshop will help you design and deliver presentations that will engage your audience, promote your ideas, and increase your own comfort in speaking with groups.  Professors Josh Hinson and Teresa Ilinitch will co-facilitate this workshop. Please note that this workshop is for students only.
Powerpoint

Crafting your Resume
Monday, October 10, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
Join us to learn how to plan your job search and write a great resume.  Jacquelyn Gist, Assistant Director of Career Services at UNC-Chapel Hill, will facilitate the workshop.  Jacquelyn has an MSW degree and can speak directly to creating an MSW resume and conducting an MSW job search. 
Powerpoint|Handout


Creating a Professional Portfolio
Tuesday, November 8, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
A portfolio can exhibit your professional skills, growth, and achievement more effectively than a resume alone.  This workshop will help you plan, organize, and develop a portfolio that will showcase your experience, demonstrate your uniqueness, and set you apart from others. This workshop will be facilitated by Sarah Naylor.
Powerpoint


Using Winter Break to Network and Get your Job Search Going
Monday, November 21, 12:15 – 1:30pm
Room 300
This workshop will help both direct practice and macro practice students plan how to use their winter break to begin their job search.  Gary Miller, UCS Assistant Director for Social Media and Innovation, will also share tips on using social media to network.   Jacquelyn Gist, Assistant Director of Career Services at UNC -Chapel Hill, will facilitate the workshop.

Video can be seen here...

Social Work Resume & Cover Letter Samples

The following link is sponsored by NASW and offers example social work resumes, cover letters and tips on how to find a social work job in a competitive job market.  Information on job announcements, salary trends in social work, career news, and interview tips are posted.  Find out more on how to "Build your Social Work Resume".

Please check University Career Services for more information regarding the following events they are hosting.



Interviewing Resources
The resume can help get you the interview, but the interview will get you the job!  Be sure you're ready for this important step in the job/internship process.  University Career Services offers various videos students can watch to help prepare them for interviews.