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The aim of this group is to provide a supportive environment for unemployed professionals. Here we can share experiences, help each other cope with job hunting stress and exchange resources.

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The aim of this group is to provide a supportive environment for unemployed professionals. Here we can share experiences, help each other cope with job hunting stress and exchange resources. To ensure the group runs smoothly I ask members to abide by is the following:

Treat fellow members with respect. It is okay to disagree with what someone says, but please act like a professional when doing so.
Stay on topic. Keep discussions to issues dealing with unemployment and social work career planning.

I am available to answer your questions about job hunting or career planning. There is no reason to be shy. Contact me on socialworkhelper.com or on twitter at rlw1979. You can also follow my blog at The Political Social Worker.

Thank you,

Rachel West

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Comment by Regina Johnson on November 17, 2012 at 10:23pm: That's so great Stephaine and I know I had filled out a lot of different job applications for other fields now because I'm not getting anywhere in my field of Human Services that I am so passionate and truly love. I wont give up because I believe in GOD too much to do such a thing!

Comment by Stephanie Cianfriglia on November 17, 2012 at 9:09pm: Re: Regina

Yes, don't give up. I found out that my area has a deluge of social workers due to a local university's MSW program, so I looked outside my area, including taking a PA Civil Service Exam. (I am high on the list.) This job is an hour away from me and through AmeriCorps, so I will get a living allowance and an education award at the end. It's at an agency that serves abused children, and it will be a good "test" for me as a developing professional as I have a keen interest in child abuse work but not sure if I have the "chops" to handle it yet. And living on my own will be a great experience all in itself!

Keep chugging along and your ship will come in, even if you have to try something different like I did.

Comment by Regina Johnson on November 17, 2012 at 9:00pm: Contrats to you Stephaine and if the people like myself still unemployed give up then we given up on our selves. I will still fill out applications and network until I gain employment again. I have given it up to GOD he will make it work out for me he always does. Best of Luck and I hope its a job that you love and passion about!

Comment by Rachel West on November 17, 2012 at 8:59pm: Congratulations Stephanie. Best of luck with your new job.

Comment by Stephanie Cianfriglia on November 17, 2012 at 8:54pm: I just wanted to post out here that I have now gotten a job, but I will be thinking of all of you still. I can empathize with the frustration, the self-conscious thinking (is it me? am I doing something wrong?), and the boredom of unemployment. But don't give up!

Comment by Regina Johnson on October 16, 2012 at 4:13pm: I just wanted to stopped by to say I been on a few job interviews but I haven't accepted any offer yet. The last one I went on was commission based and it didn't feel door to door is for me. I'm going to check out a local community center in Yonkers NY in the am I heard they have part time work available.I still would love a full time position but I think this part time job maybe a good idea? I also been volunteering as well with one of my old group homes associate with my old agency CPW of westchester. I been out of work now 10 months and counting so I'm staying focus and determined to find a new job soon. I hope everyone else who is also still looking for a job stay strong n believe me we will be back working in no time. Some company will be honored to hire us!

Comment by Haley Stasinos on October 16, 2012 at 4:01pm: Looking for a job working with the homeless in San Francisco, if anyone knows of any openings or anyone I should connect with?

Comment by Rachel West on September 10, 2012 at 2:10pm: some helpful advice on dealing with pressure. The truth about pressure

Comment by Regina Johnson on August 31, 2012 at 1:01pm: On my Linked In profile its says its only 80% complete and i'm trying everything to complete it. I even asked two connects for references no reply. I also wanted to know since it asked for your current employment should u state "unemployed"? Its been a long 8 months for me still out of working and i feel like i'm taking the steps to get a new career like attending webinars, workshops @ workforce one and counseling through dept of labor. I guess i want to know what else can I do? any more advise anyone?

Comment by Rachel West on August 29, 2012 at 8:04pm: Networking: No more cold calls!

Decent article on building your network during a job search.