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Social Work & Human Services

Welcome to the Social Work & Human Services Community!

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.

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6 Activist Poets Who Inspire Contemplation, Connection, and Change

June 22, 2020

Throughout history, in moments of doubt, artists and writers have confronted despair and uncertainty with their creativity and words. Now is no different. Below are six contemporary poets whose words of contemplation, connection and change will not only provide comfort …

By Sheena Daree Miller - Idealist Careers

Adapting to Change and Challenges during COVID-19

May 27, 2020

This guest blog is by Anna Dailey, COL ’19

During my tenure at Penn, I was taught the importance of problem-solving in the face of complex challenges. Shortly after graduating in 2019, I moved New York City to start my …

By Career Services

Interviewing: Answers for “Do You Have Any Questions for Us?” During Covid-19

May 26, 2020

by Dr. Esther H. Ra

Often interviewees will forget that an interview is ultimately a two-way street. As much as an employer is taking a deeper look at your skill sets and experience during an interview, as the interviewee, it …

By Esther Ra

4 Unique Podcasts to Inspire Social Innovation

May 4, 2020

It’s safe to say that many of us could use a bit of inspiration these days—and podcasts are a great way to stay informed and entertained from home. Whether you need a new podcast obsession or just want to know …

By Amy Bergen - Idealist Careers

How to Be a Social-Impact Storyteller

April 23, 2020

As social-impact professionals, the ability to tell a good story can be the difference between engaging our community with the work we do and learning too late that no one truly understands our organization’s mission.

And now more than ever, …

By Jeannette Eaton, Idealist - Idealist Careers

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
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SP2 Macro Careers Sample ResumesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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This resource is a compilation of sample resumes for Social Practice & Policy students in programs such as NPL, MSW, …

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SP2 Clinical Social Work Sample ResumesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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This resource is a compilation of sample resumes for Social Practice & Policy students interested in clinical work.

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