Smith College Career Development

SSW Workshops & Events

Smith College School for Social Work Career Fair
Monday, July 15, 2013
4:30-6:30pm
Campus Center Lower Level
Speak with employers about job opportunities and network with Smith alums in the Social Work Field!

Job Interview Skills for Social Workers
Tuesday, July 23, 12:30-1:30pm
Scales House Lower Level Meeting Room
What are employers looking for in new social work grads? At this interactive and informal session, you will: learn how to prepare for interviews; practice your answers to questions commonly asked during interviews for social work positions (including case presentations); and share your experience with interviews you may have already had. All years welcome. No advance sign-up needed. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Student Loan Repayment & Loan Forgiveness Workshop
Thursday, July 25, 12:30-1:30pm
Scales Living Room

NASW Social Work Licensing Prep Course
The Massachusetts chapter of NASW is again offering a one-day social work licensing test preparation course for students who will soon be taking their LCSW exam. The workshop will be held on Saturday, August 3, 9:00am-4:00pm, Seelye Hall, Room 106. It is an excellent review of materials and questions for the exam. The fee is $100 for NASW members and $155 for non-members. The licensing exam is the same for all 50 states, so you do not need to be a Massachusetts resident to benefit for this review. To register and for more information, visit naswma.org. Questions? Contact Jeff Schrenzel, Western Massachusetts Coordinator for NASW, at jschrenz@wne.edu.

Lazarus Center services are available to all School for Social Work students throughout the year, during summer session, and after graduation. These include:

Individual advising appointments - Please call 413-585-2582 to set up an in-person or phone appointment to discuss any aspect of your job search.
Our online guides on resumes and cover letters; networking and job search; and interviewing are suggested background reading before an individual appointment. Lunch-time workshops are offered on these topics during the summer.
Practice your interview skills during a one-hour appointment with a career advisor. You don't need to have an interview scheduled to take advantage of this service.
Job listings received by the Center may be found in E-Access. Enter with your 99#.
Networking is an important component of anyone's job search. Consult the Center for access to the Alumnae Association of Smith College online directory.
Annual SSW Career Fair - Details are on the Career Fairs page.