In this workshop we will present techniques for beginning writing assignments, overcoming writer’s block, and dealing with writing anxiety.
Monday June 10, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Seelye 307-- Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning
Feel free to bring your lunch!
In this workshop we will provide tips for how to manage a lot of coursework in a very short semester. Specifically, we will offer strategies for prioritizing your assignments, reading more efficiently, planning your time, and writing more easily and effectively.
Wednesday, June 12 - 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Seelye 307 - Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning
Feel Free to Bring Your Lunch!
In this two-session workshop, we will focus on editing techniques for making social work writing more powerful and effective.
We will discuss active and passive voice, biased language, and word choice, among other issues. Please try to attend both sessions:
July 17 and 18, 12:30-1:30 PM
Seelye 307 Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching, and Learning
Feel Free to Bring Your Lunch!
Don’t let money worries get you down - get informed! - Loans, and Loan-forgiveness: Everything you NEED to know
The Student Financial Services department is offering an informal presentation and Question & Answer session on student loan repayment. The presentation will include information on the different types of Income-Based Repayment and Loan Forgiveness programs.
Thursday, July 25th, 12:30-1:30 p.m., King Living Room
Sponsored by: Smith College Student Financial Services
All years welcome—no advance sign-up needed. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Your job search needs to go well beyond simply applying for posted
positions.
Learn how to target and approach organizations; tap into
alum networks; develop a job search timetable, and discover the hidden
job market.
Tuesday, June 18th, 12:40-1:30 p.m., King Living Room
All years welcome—no advance sign-up needed. Feel free to bring your lunch.
What are employers looking for in new social work grads?
Learn how to prepare for interviews; discuss strategies to answer questions
commonly asked during social work interviews (including case
presentations); and share experiences with social work interviews you
have already had.
Tuesday, July 16th, 12:40-1:30 p.m., King Living Room
All years welcome—no advance sign-up needed. Feel free to bring your lunch.
How is a social work resume different from resumes for other fields?
What techniques result in cover letters employers will actually want
to read?
Learn how to tailor your resume and cover letters to the
social work field in this informal, interactive session.
Tuesday, June 11th, 12:40-1:30 p.m., King Living Room