Autore	Ritter Jessica A.
Edizione	[Second edition.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (316 p.)
Disciplina	361.3023/73
Soggetto topico	Social service - Vocational guidance - United States Vocational guidance - United States Job hunting - United States
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-78684-029-4 0-8261-2906-4
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share 101 Careers in Social Work: Second Edition; Part I: The Profession of Social Work; Chapter 1: What Is Social Work?; Separating the Facts From the Fiction; Top 7 Myths About the Social Work Profession; How Is Social Work Different From Other Related Professions/Disciplines?; How Did Social Work Begin?; What Is the Future Outlook for Social Workers?; A Brief History of the Social Work Profession in the United States; References; Chapter 2: Got Social Work?; Is Social Work for You?; Benefits of a Career in Social Work Challenges of a Career in Social WorkThe Social Work Oath; An Invitation to You; References; Chapter 3: Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Education and Licensure for Social Workers; What Steps Are Involved in Becoming a Professional Social Worker?; What Degree Do I Need to Become a Social Worker?; What Are the Prerequisites for Being Accepted to a Social Work Program?; Who Qualifies as a Social Worker?; What Is the Purpose of Licensing?; What Do I Need to Know About Social Work Licensing?; Is Licensing Really Necessary for the Social Work Profession? Do All Social Work Jobs Require Getting a License?If I Am Licensed in One State, Will I Be Able to Use This License in a Different State if I Relocate for a Job?; What Are the Differences Between a License, a Certification, and a Credential?; After Graduation From My University's Social Work Program, Will I Be Able to Obtain a License?; Where Can I Learn More About the Requirements for Social Work Education, Supervision, and Licensing?; Postscript; Part II: Careers in Social Work; Chapter 4: Careers in Child Welfare; Child Protection Caseworker Social Worker Spotlight: Jessica A. Ritter, Children's Protective ServicesIntake Worker; CPS Investigator; Family Preservation Caseworker; Substitute Care Caseworker; Foster Care and Adoption Caseworker; Careers With Private or Nonprofit Agencies; Careers in Child Welfare Research; Careers With the Government; Child Welfare Advocate; Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More; Adoption Social Worker; Social Worker Spotlight: Agnes Zarcaro, Spaulding for Children; Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More; Foster Care Social Worker; Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More Emerging Field of Practice: Home Visiting ProgramsReferences; Chapter 5: School-Based and School-Linked Services; School Social Worker; Social Worker Spotlight: Magda Flores, School Social Worker; After-School Program Counselor; Day-Care or School Readiness Program Worker; Adult Literacy Program Worker; Special Education Social Service Worker; Social Worker on a College Campus; Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More; References; Chapter 6: Social Work With Older Adults; Adult Protective Services Caseworker; Social Worker Spotlight: Lori Delagrammatikas, Program Coordinator Social Work in Adult Day Centers
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910463629403321

Edizione	[2nd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (314 p.)
Disciplina	502.3
Altri autori (Persone)	Robbins-RothCynthia
Soggetto topico	Science - Vocational guidance - United States Vocational guidance - United States
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-280-63361-1 9786610633616 0-08-045498-4
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	front cover; copyright; table of contents; front matter; Contributors; Preface; body; 1 A SCIENTIST GONE BAD: How I Went from the Bench to the Board Room; SO HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?; HEADING OUT OF THE LAB; COMMUNICATION SKILLS BECOME IMPORTANT; ONCE MORE INTO THE FRAY-GOING INDEPENDENT; PUBLISHING GETS ADDED TO THE MIX; ALTERNATIVE CAREERS; SCIENCE AND INFORMATION; 2 TECHNICAL WRITING: Making Sense Out of Manuals; WHAT IS A TECHNICAL WRITER?; WHY TECH WRITING IS A GREAT MOVE; COMMON PERSONALITY TRAITS OF TECH WRITERS; A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK; COMPARISONS WITH THE ACADEMIC WORLD HOW TO BECOME A TECH WRITER WHERE TO FIND TECH WRITING JOBS; WHERE CAN YOU GO AFTER TECH WRITING?; RESOURCES; 3 SCIENCE WRITING: Communicating with the Masses; SHOULD YOU BECOME A SCIENCE WRITER?; A CHALLENGING FIELD; WHO NEEDS SCIENCE WRITERS?; HOW DO I BECOME A SCIENCE WRITER?; WHAT IS A TYPICAL WORK DAY LIKE?; IT IS SCIENCE, BUT IS IT NEWS?; HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN DNA IN THREE SENTENCES?; DO SCIENTISTS LIKE REPORTERS?; WILL ANYONE READ WHAT YOU WRITE?; THE LOGISTICS; WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?; SOME INSPIRATION 4 CREATING A PUBLISHING EMPIRE: How I Gave up Academia and Became an Entrepreneurial Editor HOW IT ALL STARTED; ON OUR OWN; SO HOW DO YOU GET THIS JOB?; WHAT DOES PUBLISHING PAY?; WHAT IS NEXT IN MY CAREER PATH?; 5 BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES: Providing the Data for Industry; HOW MY PATH CHANGED DIRECTION; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; WHERE THE TIME GOES; WHERE BIOABILITY IS GOING; CONCLUDING THOUGHTS; THE FINANCIAL WORLD; 6 BECOMING A VENTURE CAPITALIST; STARTING IN THE LAB; GETTING A TASTE FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE; EVOLVING INTO A BANKER; DAILY TRANSACTIONS; FINALLY, VENTURE CAPITAL CALLS WHAT THE JOB IS LIKE 7 INVESTMENT BANKING: Dreams and Reality; THE PLAN; THE MENTORS; THE FIRST BREAK; THE SKILL SET REQUIRED BY AN ANALYST; A TYPICAL DAY AS AN ANALYST; WHERE I HOPE TO GO FROM HERE; 8 HOW I BECAME AN ANALYST: Science-Based Investment Advising; THE EARLY YEARS; BEGINNING A CAREER; THE BUSINESS OF SCIENCE; THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME; WHAT DOES A BIOTECHNOLOGY ANALYST DO?; POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES; HOW TO BECOME AN ANALYST; MY CAREER SINCE SBC WARBURG DILLON READ: MOVING TO THE BUY-SIDE; THE CORPORATE WORLD 9 ENTREPRENEUR AND COMPANY FOUNDER: Starting Your Own Company and Surviving HOW DID I GET HERE?; A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CEO; A TYPICAL WORK WEEK; WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN THE SHOW; THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING THE BOSS; HOW CAN YOU GET THIS JOB?; THE CURRENT SITUATION; 10 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Making Deals with Science; MY EVOLUTION; WHAT IS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT?; SOME OF THE CHALLENGES; WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; HOW DO YOU GET HERE?; 11 THE GROWTH OF A MANAGER: From Pure Research to Policy Administration; WHAT IS ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT?; HOW DID THIS HAPPEN TO ME? WHAT DOES A POLICY ADMINISTRATOR DO ALL DAY?
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910458097603321

Pubbl/distr/stampa	[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, , -2010?
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource
Disciplina	331.7/02/05
Soggetto topico	Occupations - United States Vocational guidance - United States
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Periodico
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Record Nr.	UNISA-996210975303316

Pubbl/distr/stampa	Washington, D.C. : , : U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, , [2012?]
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource
Soggetto topico	Mentoring - United States Youth - Vocational education - United States Vocational guidance - United States
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Altri titoli varianti	Career-focused mentoring for youth
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910700560903321