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Graduate School Information
A page from About.com that provides a great guide to graduate school application in general - http://gradschool.about.com/cs/generaladvice/a/guide.htm
A social work focused page that contains some very helpful information http://socialworkschool.tripod.com/
Accredited MSW Programs in Massachusetts
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
Boston University School of Social Work
Salem State College School of Social Work
Simmons College School of Social Work
Smith College School for Social Work
Springfield College School of Social Work
Wheelock College Division of Social Work
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Practicum Information
The Department of Social Work has a variety of field placements available for students throughout the Quincy and Greater Boston areas. This year, our students are placed in several different sites. Click on any of the links below for the websites of some of our current agencies. For further information on field placement at these or any other sites in the area, please feel free to contact our department faculty.
Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE) Inc: http://doveinc.info/
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: http://www.bidmc.harvard.edu/sites/bidmc/home.asp
South End Head Start: http://www.bostonheadstart.org/header/about%2Dabcd%2Dhead%2Dstart/
Germantown Neighborhood Center: http://www.ssymca.org/home/gtwn.htm
Veritas (Romanian study program): http://www.veritas.ro/
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The Brickley Center's Resume Writing Guide
The Brickley Center is ENC’s Career, Counseling, and Health Services center. The Brickley Center provides career advice, assessment, and assistance for students of ENC. One resource they offer is the following guide to resume writing.
What is a resume?
- A resume is an overview or summary of your education, experience, skills, accomplishments, interests, and activities stated in prioritized relationship to what an employer needs.
- A resume is written with some understanding of what an employer is looking for in terms of skills and education.
- A resume is designed to get you an interview.
- Generally, a resume is 1-2 pages in length with most college students writing a one page resume.
How to write your resume…
Step 1:
List all of your experiences and activities that you have been a part of in the last 3-4 years while in college. This should include internships, activities, paid positions, and volunteer and community outreach.
Step 2:
For each of the items listed above, write a brief paragraph describing each of these activities. For example: Social Work Practicum: I met with disadvantaged children each week. I led a group focusing on social skills. I met weekly with a licensed social worker for supervision. Participated in a variety of field trips with the clients to build rapport. Etc.
Step 3:
Check out some sample resumes to observe how this information is formatted and how to write in ‘resume language’ using skill language and bullet sentences. Sample resumes can be found at the following websites:
http://www.jobweb.com/resources/library/Samples/Four_Sample_Resumes_68_01.htm
http://www.jobweb.com/resources/library/Samples/More_Sample_Resumes_127_01.htm
Resources in the career library located in the Brickley Center contain many samples of resumes and cover letters. Ask our receptionist to show them to you!
Step 4:
Construct your own resume following a certain format. In general:
Identifying Information: Should be placed at the top of the resume.
Example:
Brian E. Jones
113 River Lane
Jones, VT 00890
704-387-1645
jonesb@waterloo.com
Other ways of listing this are:
Brian E. Jones
113 River Lane
Jones, VT 00890
704-387-1645
jonesb@waterloo.com
Brian E. Jones
Prior to May 15, 2005: After May 15, 2005:
23 East Elm Avenue 113 River Lane
Quincy, MA 02170 Jones, VT 00890
617-786-5555 704-387-1645
jonesb@enc.edu jonesb@waterloo.com
Next, write your objective. In other words, what are you pursuing? A good way to remember an objective is: position desired, skills required.
Sample objectives:
Objective: A social work position requiring demonstrated relational
and case management skills in working with adolescents.
A position in a law firm requiring research and writing skills.
A internship in accounting to further strong analytical and
organizational skills.
Education is listed next for those who have been in college recently.
Education: Candidate, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Eastern Nazarene
College, Quincy, MA Anticipated, May 2005
Honors: Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Academic Scholarship
Sometimes a listing of relevant coursework would be helpful. Example:
Relevant Coursework: Seminar in Leadership, Financial Management,
Cost Accounting.
Experience is generally listed next.
Experience: Resident Assistant, Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, MA
2003-present.
- Planned, organized, and carried out activities to promote dorm rapport.
- Organized and led floor meetings and discussions important to college student life.
- Provided crisis intervention and participated in student-to-student counseling in mental health related concerns.
Be sure to describe your experiences using language that relates to your objective. Use action verbs in your description, such as: counseled, directed, taught, developed, created, etc. Be sure to list accomplishments such as work you initiated, created, made more efficient, etc.
Remember, what is listed under your experience is not limited to paid experience. This can be volunteer work, practicums, and student leader positions.
Activities usually follow experience.
Activities: Open Hand, Open Heart, 2004-present.
Varsity Baseball, 2002-present, Co-Captain, 2004
Wind Ensemble, 2003
Be sure there are no misspellings on your resume. Also, have your resume checked by Brad Thorne in the Brickley Center. Drop by for an appointment or email a copy to bradford.e.thorne@enc.edu.
Best wishes!!
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Studying Social Work in the Boston Area
There are a variety of advantages to studying social work in the Boston area. One of these is the rich cultural and academic resource that is Boston itself. The city features an immense public library, and it is also the location of Associated Grant Makers , the only grant writing resource center serving the Massachusetts and New Hampshire areas.
Additionally, Boston is home to over 200 social service agencies that service a wide range of populations. Our students pursue practicum experiences at many of these locations.
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Useful Links
An Introductory Guide To APA Format
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
NASW Massachusetts Chapter
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Board of Registration of Social Workers
Massachusetts Social Work Image Campaign
Associated Grant Makers
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Social Work Department
Eastern Nazarene College | 23 East Elm Avenue
Quincy, Massachusetts 02170
Phone: 617-745-3564 | Email: Social Work Department Head
Counselor
