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Reflective, learning-oriented practice is key to effective social work. It is also fundamental to leadership.

By maintaining curiosity and a growth mindset, you can be better equipped to:

• adapt to changing environments
• think creatively about how to approach challenges; and
• foster relationship-building, collaboration, and growth

These attributes are invaluable whether you are a student-intern starting out in the field or seasoned professional leading an organization.

Read more about the power of learning-focused leadership and how you can implement it in your day-to-day work in this Chief Learning Officer article.

Are you interested in working for federal government? Do you want to know what opportunities are available, or what resources are out there to support your interest in pursuing your federal career? Take a look at the resources below.

• Go Government: An online resource for exploring and pursuing federal employment that includes insights on the federal hiring process and career guides based on professional area and interest.
• USAJOBS:The Federal Government’s official employment site for opportunities with 500+ agencies across the United States and around the world.
• USAJOBS Events: A list of upcoming virtual events led by the Office of Personnel Management and other agencies, aimed to provide guidance around searching and applying for federal opportunities, including for individuals with disabilities, such as federal resume writing, interviewing, and navigating USAJOBS.

See additional resources in Career Connect.

The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia University is now accepting applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. This Fund provides seed grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage social and environmental ventures around the world. Ventures must be led by Columbia University students or alumni, or be advised and have significant involvement by Columbia University faculty or researchers.

Want to learn more or have questions? Attend their informational webinar on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 12-1 pm EST! During this webinar, you will learn about upcoming deadlines and the application process, have the chance to ask any questions you may have, and network with other social and environmental venture teams. RSVP here.

More information and the online application is available at: www.tinyurl.com/tamersvfund

Application Deadlines:  March 1 and August 15, annually

We are excited to welcome you back to the Social Work Community and happy New Year! We hope your holiday was restorative and enjoyable. As always, the Office of Career Services and Leadership Management is committed to providing you with support and resources to empower your professional journey throughout your time here at CSSW and thereafter.

Tips for Spring Semester

With the beginning of the spring semester, also comes high anticipation for the graduation season. This is also a prime time to focus on your career plan and job search strategies. To help get you started, below are some tips to make the best of this semester:

Never Stop Learning: Be present at your surroundings and classes, recognize that knowledge learned in school lasts even after graduation and will pop up at any point in your life.

Expand Your Network: Take advantage of the Columbia community, make connections with people from diverse backgrounds, and let them know you are looking for opportunities.

Develop Your Personal Brand and Remember Your Reputation is Earned: Your peers, teachers, or friends could all be your future career partners. Your attitude, interactions and conversations with individuals, and performance in team work settings will shape your professional reputation now and in the future.

Don’t Slow Down Your Job Search: Utilize online job boards (Career Connect, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, etc.) to browse various opportunities you are interested in.

Leverage the Office of Career Services and Leadership Management: There are different jobs and professional events posted everyday, as well as appointment/drop-in hours available to answer your career questions and to guide you along the way.

For any questions about our services, feel free to email [email protected]