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The following sampling of tools and resources should be combined with your own research. We suggest you use targeted keyword searches to find representative employers and opportunities, explore professional associations, join LinkedIN groups, and browse additional job board postings. Remember to also search LinkedIN and QuakerNet to connect with Penn alumni in fields related to your interests. Additionally, the sample jobs and employers are only a small selection of what’s posted in Handshake – log in to see much more!

We also suggest using the Career Exploration section of our website for more information or researching by major.

Resume Samples for Clinical Social Work

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How Can I Transition into the Corporate Social Responsibility Field?

February 4, 2020

Lea from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health asks:

“How do I get into the field of corporate social responsibility? I come from a socio-medical public health background. What kind of skills and training are considered assets? If I’m …

By Robert Nealon - The Campus Career Coach

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

October 4, 2019

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

The PMF Class of 2020 application is open as of Thursday, October 3rd and the application deadline is Thursday, October 17th at 12pm EST.

More information about the Class of 2020 Application can be found …

By Marianne Lipa

For a Dream

September 25, 2019

This is part of series of posts by recipients of the 2019 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You can …

By Career Services

How to Advance in Your Social-Impact Career—Without Changing Jobs

September 23, 2019

The potential to learn and grow at work is one of the primary drivers of job satisfaction. Sure, getting a raise doesn’t hurt either, but what do you if you don’t see a way forward in your career? You might …

By Idealist Guest - Idealist Careers

AmeriCares

October 12, 2018

This is the next in a series of posts by recipients of the 2018 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they’ve been spending their …

By Career Services

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni.  Handshake uses cutting edge technology to …

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Macro Careers Sample ResumesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Click the link below for a compilation of sample resumes for Social Practice & Policy students in programs such as …

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Clinical Social Work Sample ResumesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Click the link below for a compilation of sample resumes for Social Practice & Policy students interested in clinical work.

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American Counseling Association – Career CentralShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Professional Association for counselors offering information on licensure, ethics, continuing education. There are also regional chapters available.

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Clinical Social Work AssociationShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Professional Association for Clinical Social Workers with regional affiliated societies which often offer professional development, mentoring, and job listings.

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The New Social WorkerShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Extensive coverage of social work career topics, including articles and job listings.

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