Instructional Videos
Career Advising
Sylvia Gin
Fall 2025 Drop-In Hours:
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Zoom: Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Haviland Hall 101B: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Welcome to the UC Berkeley Social Welfare (BSW) Digital Career Toolkit! Whether you are beginning your social work career, or are looking for the next chapter in your career, Student Services is building this toolkit tailored to social welfare students and scholar-practitioners. Here, you’ll find career resources for all chapters of your professional journey—if you are curious where the social welfare degree will take you or are looking for social work-specific professional development resources.
| As we launch this initial version of the toolkit, we welcome your feedback and suggestions to help us better serve our community. Please reach out to swcareerdev@berkeley.edu with your thoughts. |
Career Exploration & Growth Resources
When searching for job opportunities, consider your values, the population you want to work with, and the workplace setting.
Career Lunch and Learn
Career Lunch and Learn events are hosted during the lunch hour on practicum days to offer students the chance to learn about career opportunities and explore work-related topics. Sessions are recorded for students to review when they are able.
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Job Search Strategies presented by Berkeley’s Career Engagement Center:
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Berkeley Labor Center and the Center for Independent Living present "Making Disability Work: Building Inclusive Workplaces":
Berkeley Career Engagement
A FREE campus resource for all things career-related including resources, events, job postings, and advising.
- Check out their website Berkeley Career Engagement
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View and use their Career Readiness Workbook
MSW Credentials and Licensing
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC):
The PPSC is a credential that allows individuals to work as school social workers in California public schools. The PPSC is usually required for employment in K-12 public schools.
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PPSC Flow Chart for MSW Students
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For more information about the PPSC credential please reach out to swppsc@berkeley.edu
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) Requirements:
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is the regulatory body in California responsible for licensing and overseeing the practice of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs).
Resources for Recent Grads & Alums
Other Career Exploration Resources
Resume & Cover Letter Building
Access resources to build your personal professional materials, such as resumes and cover letters.
You can always book an appointment with a career advisor from Berkeley Career Engagement if you need an extra set of eyes!
Resume Building Workshops and Guides
Writing Tips and Tools
National Association of Social Workers (ASW) : Resumes and Letters
See examples of social work resumes and cover letters--and tips on how to write them.
Berkeley Human Resources: Transferable Skills Library
This tool was developed by UC Berkeley's People and Organization Development team in 2019 to help you become more effective in your current role or develop the skills that you will need for a future role on campus.
The Muse:
Curated articles from The Muse to help expand your vocabulary and provide cover letter examples.
Interviewing and Negotiation
Know your worth and learn strategies to best advocate for yourself. Here’s a comprehensive collection of social worker-specific tools, guides, and expert advice to help students and graduates navigate job interviews and salary negotiations successfully, with regularly updated resources.
Interview Tips and Guides
Career Advising - In Social Welfare and Main Campus
Receive career guidance from trained professionals in the UC Berkeley Social Welfare network and discover resources available to you as a Cal student or alum.
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Book an appointment with UC Berkeley Social Welfare’s Recruitment and Career Services Specialist, Sylvia Gin, MPH/MSW
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Career Counseling Appointments - Berkeley Career Engagement
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Sign up for GradPro Professional Development Liason’s One-on-one Consultations