Do your Research. It is important for you to research the agency, position description, and mission statement before your interview. Also, you may want to check if your agency is on social media. Check out if there have been any relevant
In most states, you will likely need to become licensed at a certain degree level in order to practice in specific settings, especially those that call for work in clinical-facing jobs. At a minimum, most licensure boards will require that
Whether you’re preparing for the Bachelors (BSW), Masters (LMSW), or Clinical (LCSW) level Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Licensing Exam, be prepared to be asked several tough questions about The Code of Ethics on test day. As one of
What is Cognitive Load? “Cognitive load” relates to the amount of information that your working memory can hold at one time. Since working memory has a limited capacity, the most effective instructional methods avoid overloading it with activities that don’t
What is the 90 Day Exam Waiver? The 90 day exam waiver provides ASWB test-takers who narrowly failed the exam the opportunity to test again in a shorter period of time, so they can better retain their knowledge. Why Apply
It’s critical that you understand your learning style prior to beginning your ASWB studying journey. By understanding how you learn most effectively, you’ll maximize your performance on the exam. Additionally, this knowledge will help you keep your stress lower and
Podcasts are a great way to continue to learn and grow as a social worker! Whether you’re studying for your licensing exams or strive to become a better social work practitioner, Agents of Change has pulled together a list of
As you get close to your LMSW or LCSW ASWB exam date, it’s important to take the right steps to maximize your preparation and minimize your stress! 1 to 2 Weeks Prior to Test Day: Take the ASWB Practice Exam. If
How You Can Bounce Back After Failing the LMSW or LCSW ASWB Exam Failing your LCSW or LMSW ASWB exam can be very discouraging. However, it can also be a learning experience that sets you up to pass the exam
What is Social Work Month? Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2022 is The Time is Right for Social Work. During Social Work Month,
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Keeping up with Continuing Education can feel like one of those professional responsibilities that sounds simple until you’re actually doing it. You take a course here, attend a live training there, download a certificate, save something to your desktop, and
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel like standing in front of a huge closet with everything pulled off the shelves. You know the important pieces are in there somewhere: ethics, assessment, human development, intervention planning, safety, supervision, and all
Studying for the ASWB exam can feel like trying to hold an entire Social Work library in your head at once. Theories, diagnoses, ethics, interventions, human development, crisis response, research terms, and policy concepts all compete for space. It’s
Studying DSM-5-TR content for the ASWB exam can feel surprisingly tricky. You may know the major diagnoses when they appear in a textbook, but the exam rarely hands you a clean, obvious scenario. Instead, you’ll get a client vignette with
