Looking for an edge in your upcoming phone interview? Maybe you should dress up, even though your interviewer won’t actually see you. It might seem like it wouldn’t matter, but having your favorite suit or dress on can enhance your confidence and the way you think. Studies in Social Psychological and Personality Science found that… Read more »
Serving Others: A Guide to the BSW Job Market
Social work is about assisting those in need. Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life and to have someone willing to fight for them. Social workers do that, and their service takes many forms. The job market for service-centered jobs is large and varied, and sometimes all it takes to start this career is a… Read more »
MPA Careers Guide
Explore Your Options If you’ve ever thought about creating policies to improve society, a business or an organization, then a Master of Public Administration (MPA) might be for you. In 1947, Gordon Clapp, then-chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, defined public administration (PA) “as a public instrument whereby democratic society may be more completely realized.”… Read more »
The Difference Between Micro, Macro and Mezzo Social Work
There are several ways to divide the social work profession. The good news is these skilled practitioners are in high demand across all areas of practice. For instance, medical social workers have a projected growth rate of 20 percent by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is about three times the… Read more »
How to Become a CASA Volunteer
Children who are in the court or social service systems due to neglect or abuse are vulnerable, and they often lack reliable adult advocacy. For the past 40 years, however, volunteers have been stepping up to help protect and guide these at-risk youths during their proceedings. In 1977, Seattle juvenile court judge David Soukup found… Read more »
Which Social Work Job is Right for You?
Are you considering a career in social work but are unsure which job would be right for you? You’re not alone. Social work takes many forms, from individual coaching to changing policies that impact entire communities, and that can make deciding on a position daunting. Our quiz will help you figure out which social work… Read more »
What is Public Administration?
There has been a pothole on your drive home for a year, and it’s only getting bigger. You’ve called city officials multiple times, but there’s just so much red tape and maybe there’s not enough money in the budget. You recently returned from a vacation, and you can’t shake the images of poverty that you… Read more »
Differences in Management – Public vs Private Sector
When we think of degrees in public administration (PA), we tend to think of government jobs. According to the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, more than half of public administration graduates were working in the government six months after graduating. But PA degrees are valuable for careers in both public and… Read more »
Humanitarian Careers: 10 Jobs that Help People
What if your work was a satisfying career and one that helped people? Humanitarian careers allow you to effect change and better people’s lives. Humanitarian careers aren’t just the jobs that directly help people in need. They may focus on education, the arts or health — all things that people need to achieve their best… Read more »
Working in Government: Should I Work on the Local, State or Federal Level?
There are many similarities when comparing jobs in local, state or federal government. However, the work can vary drastically when comparing the three levels. Whether you are drawn to the job security of government work, or interested in making a difference in your community or at a global level, this quiz will help you determine… Read more »
