Social Work Career Services
2017-2018
Greetings from Your Social Work Career Consultant
Good afternoon, Social Work faculty!
My name is Brittany Smith. If I have not yet had the opportunity to meet you, I am the designated Social Work Career Consultant at the UGA Career Center. I work specifically with Social Work and FACS students which gives me the opportunity to develop industry-specific knowledge and relationships with relevant employers, and ultimately specialize in career paths and opportunities that will be most suited for the students in these colleges.Email: bvsmith@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/ugacareercenter
Twitter: @UGABSmith
Listed above are some of the services I can provide for your students. Ideally, students will begin to take advantage of the Career Center as early as possible in their college career; however, I am able to assist students at all levels, as well as recent alumni. Please do not hesitate to make referrals.
Students can meet with me via either of the following methods:
I will also be conducting virtual resume reviews for Social Work students in the Fall. The dates and times for these resume reviews will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
*Please note: While we anticipate being moved back into Clark Howell Hall by the first week of classes, students should check our website for the latest information regarding the Career Center location.
Going Out of Town? Don't Cancel Class! - In-Class Presentations
As you form your Fall syllabi, I’d like to offer you the option of presenting on professional development/career-related topics in your classes.
This could be a good alternative to cancelling a class meeting if you need to be out for a day. Please contact me as early as possible to schedule these presentations.
Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate - Helping Students Become Workplace Ready!
Students may attend career workshops throughout the semester in order to earn the ArchReady Professionalism Certificate. For more information on this certificate, visit career.uga.edu/archready. We typically host 3-4 of these workshops per week.
A full list of eligible events for the Fall semester is posted at the link above. Many professors offer extra credit to students who complete this certificate. Please reach out to me if you are interested in adding Career Center-related assignments to your syllabus.
Employer Relations & Job/Internship Postings
If employers reach out to you regarding recruiting Social Work students, please consider directing them to Handshake - the official UGA resource for employers to advertise open positions, connect with students, register for career fairs, and schedule on-campus interviews. I have attached information you can share with employers on how to utilize this resource.
You can also refer students who are seeking a job or internship. Handshake typically has 3,500-4,500 active postings. Students may set up their profile by visiting:
Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and please let me know if I can support you in any way during the Fall semester! I hope to speak with you soon.
Sincerely,
Brittany Smith, Social Work Career Consultant