Past Events and Workshop Videos
Spring 2011 Workshops
Using Winter Break to Network and Get your Job Search Going
Recorded: November 21, 2011
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North Carolina Licensure Process
Recorded: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
In this session, Micki Lilly, Executive Director of the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board was on campus to explain the process of obtaining multiple NC licenses, as well as to answer student questions. Ms. Lilly’s presentation was filmed and the following Power Point Slides were used as handouts.
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Before During and After the Interview
Recorded: February 14, 2011
In this session, Jacquelyn Gist, MSW, Assistant Director of University Career Services is joined with three recent alumni, Alecia Slade, MSW; Allison Sanders, MSW; and Sarah Herndon, MSW to discuss the interview process from beginning to end. Panelists address the importance of interview etiquette, offer tips on questions to expect and ways to best answer them effectively. This video responds to student questions and will give viewers practical information on how to put your best foot forward during (and after) your job interviews!
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Finding a Job in Community Based Mental Health Services
Recorded February 7, 2011
In this video, Marty Weems, clinical instructor, provides an overview of mental health reform, service definitions, and qualifications for various mental health jobs. This lecture also addresses salary ranges, potential job searching strategies and goes over additional training to better prepare you for this line of work.
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**Please note, the video started a minute after Marty was introduced. We apologize for not having it in its entirety.
Fall 2010 Workshops
Creating a Professional Portfolio
Part 1: This video includes a brief introduction from Sherry Mergner, Clinical Assistant Professor and Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Liaison. The UNC-CH, School of Social Work AHEC Training Partnership is a collaborative effort with the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers Program (NCAHEC) to meet the educational and career needs of the state’s mental health professionals. For more information about trainings and workshops, you can contact Sherry Mergner at (919) 962-6463 or via email (smergner@email.unc.edu).
The majority of this video is of Dr. Sarah Naylor, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. This video describes what a professional portfolio is and how it can be beneficial to MSW students, what pieces it should include to highlight a students work and skills, and how it can be used during an interview or networking event.
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Part 2: This video is a continuation of Dr. Sarah Naylor's talk on professional portfolio.
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Part 3: This video is the conclusion of the talk on professional portfolios and includes a brief Q&A from students in the room.
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Fall 2009 Workshops
Crafting Your Resume
Recorded: October 12, 2009
Learn how to plan your job search and write a great cover letter. Jacquelyn Gist, Assistant Director of Career Services at UNC-Chapel Hill, facilitates the workshop. Jacquelyn has an MSW degree and can speak directly to creating an MSW resume and conducting an MSW job search.
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Using Your Winter Break to Get Your Job Search Going
November 23
This workshop will help both direct practice and macro practice students plan their job search and think about networking. Jacqueline Gist, Assistant Director of Career Services at UNC-Chapel Hill, will facilitate the workshop with other special guests.
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Spring 2009
Outwit the Exam!
Recorded April 14, 2009
Dr. Kim Strom-Gottfried, Smith P. Theimann Distinguished Professor for Ethics and Professional Practice, conducted a workshop to familiarize students with the exams used in North Carolina and other states as part of social work licensure. She covers the structure of the exam, content allocation, pass points, test taking tips and sample questions.
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Before, During and After the Interview
Recorded March 23, 2009
Hear tips about the interviewing process from a panel of SSW alumni and the social work career advisor, Jacquelyn Gist. Panel members share their interviewing experiences and respond to questions.
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Get Your Job Search Going
Recorded February 9, 2009
This workshop will help both direct practice and macro practice students plan their job search and think about networking. Meet Jacquelyn Gist, the social work career advisor, and hear about how University Career Services can assist you. Sherry Mergner, AHEC liaison, and Kristen Huffman, director of alumni relations, join the workshop to discuss additional networking opportunities for students.
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Finding a Job in Community-Based Mental Health Services
Recorded February 16, 2009
Are you confused about mental health reform in North Carolina? Are you worried about how this will affect your job search? Marty Weems, clinical instructor, provides a practical overview of mental health reform, the service definitions, qualifying for various mental health job roles, and available training. View slides (pdf)
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North Carolina Licensure Process
Recorded February 23, 2009
Dr. Deana Morrow, chair of the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, was at the School to explain the process of obtaining multiple North Carolina licenses, as well as to answer questions. View slides (pdf)
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MCP Networking Night
Recorded March 5, 2009
Students met with recent Management and Community Practice alumni to learn about their current work and hear about the steps they took in their initial job searches. They had the opportunity to talk with alumni to network, share ideas and discuss their future.
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Student-Alumni Career Chat
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This virtual chat session offered students an opportunity to discuss career-related topics with SSW alumni employed in both Direct Practice and Management and Community Practice positions. Students chatted about job search and professional development from the comfort of their own home. Transcript: http://breeze.unc.edu/ssw-career/
Creating a Professional Portfolio
Recorded September 22, 2008
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. Sarah Axelson, a recent SSW graduate now working at Advocates for Youth in Washington, D.C., facilitates the workshop. View slides (pdf).
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Kick Off Your Job Search
Recorded September 29, 2008
Learn how to plan your job search and write a great resume. Jacquelyn Gist, Assistant Director of Career Services at UNC-Chapel Hill, facilitates the workshop. Jacquelyn has an MSW degree and discusses creating an MSW resume and conducting an MSW job search.
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If you have questions about the School of Social Work's professional development program, please contact Sarah Naylor.
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