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Career Development
This section contains a variety of resources and tools to help you navigate your career.
GSSW Career Services is committed to supporting your professional development throughout your time at GSSW and beyond. We aim to help you articulate your skills, knowledge base, and experiences gained at GSSW to be a well-rounded, competitive applicant in the social work job market.
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Career Platforms
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PCO: Navigation
PCO is the online job posting and career services platform for GSSW and The University of Denver. Through PCO you can view jobs, register for events & set up an appointment with your Career Development Advisor.
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All career service events (GSSW, University of Denver, Alumni & Career Professional) are posted to and can be accessed by the "events" tab in PCO.
As companies and organizations ask for jobs to be posted to GSSW students and alumni, they will all be placed on PCO. GSSW students and alumni can access them at ANY time.
Disclaimer: Opportunities are not vetted by the Graduate School of Social Work or University of Denver.
By clicking on the "Appointments" tab in PCO, you can schedule a time to meet individually with your Career Development Advisor, Stacy Said. Appointments can be in-person, via the phone or through zoom.
Clicking on the "Research Tools" tab in PCO, allows students & alumni to view outcome information on employers, salary, and more!
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DU Career Network: Navigation
DU Career Network is a student & alumni networking platform for the University of Denver. Students, alumni, faculty/staff, Employers/Community partners are all invited to set up an account!
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Destinations: Career Snapshots
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Throughout your time at GSSW you will hone your skills and expertise in a certain concentration area. Destination: Career Snapshots provide background in translating your academic experiences into a career path and begin to strategize your post-graduation job search.
Imagine PhD - A free career exploration and planning tool specifically designed for Humanities and Social Sciences. Go to ImaginePhD
Zippia - A free career exploration tool to look at traditiona social work career paths. Go to Zippia
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Align Your Career Brainstorming Worksheet
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Professional Associations
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Newsletter
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The NAVIGATOR
The NAVIGATOR is GSSW's career newsletter that highlights events, tips and more related to your career search.
NAVIGATOR Request: Click here to request information added to The Navigator
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COVID-19 Career Resources
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Every quarter graduating students are anxious about their job search. This quarter presents additional challenges, therefore, the following resources have been highlighted to specifically help you search during this time.
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Career Resources
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Navigating your career contains twists and turns. It includes navigating obstacles & road blocks, while appreciating stops along the way. Career Services is here to help you plan your career itinerary and help you reach your destination
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Fellowship Experiences
Post-graduate fellowships can offer additional insight and experience, while providing a way to network and begin working with an organization.
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Research Opportunities
GSSW students are able to assist with a research project(s), in partnership with faculty and research partners.
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Webinars
GSSW recorded career events, captured to provide additional opportunities for students & alumni to network and gain insight into the social work industry, as well as, career readiness skill development.
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Licensure
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For information about social work licensure please visit the Licensure tab.