Studying for a Social Work Job within Myriad Healthcare Jobs

Apr 11

07:37

2012

brant reid

If you have decided that social work is the career that you want to pursue then you know what is in front of you. There is plenty of hard work, hours and hours of studying, hands on training, keeping up to date with the latest news, regulations and treatments available so that you are always on top of your game. One of the problems that people encounter is how to navigate the maze of healthcare jobs that are available to people as they attempt to secure that first internship, placement, or full time and fully paid job opportunity. You have to balance work, study and life to become the best person you can possibly be.

Finding that first internship or placement can be quite daunting and difficult. Many people struggle to find anything meaningful and take any placements that they can find, purely because it is social work. This can work in two ways. It can either be a waste of your time as it has no relevance to your particular niche, the area you want to end up in. Equally it could provide you with the much needed hands on time that is invaluable to proving to yourself it is the right career for you, whether it is within that specific job is an entirely different matter. Take the time to take any work experience placements as it will give you extra credibility when it comes to a real job application process and interview.
Make your study pay off. This might seem quite obvious but many people either over work themselves or not enough. You have to put the hours in, the extra study away from classes to keep on top of all aspects of social work. You have to ensure that you are on top of every little part of your study; make timetables and stick to them, have a love for every individual part of your life now. If you don’t then a long term career might just be a bad option for you. Sticking to the timetables works both ways, make sure you do more than enough work, whilst also not overworking and burning yourself out. This can have devastating effects on your study now and your future as a result.
Balance your working and social life so that you are a well-rounded individual. When searching for healthcare jobs there can be a lot of people applying for few positions. As much as employers want to see those candidates who have excelled at academia, it is also extremely important to employ someone with heart and character, especially within social work where one to one care can make the difference for clients and patients. Take this into consideration, stick to your timetables to allow yourself a chance to experience extra-curricular activities at your education establishment and a wide range of social activities surrounding that. Become more than just a top student, become a top human being.

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