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Manage Your Image,Make an Impression,Get the Job!
Lakeya CherryThe Network for Social Work Management
Michele Clark University of Southern California
Rachael Wiener University of Michigan
ABOUT THE NETWORKThe Network for Social Work Management is a professional, international organization focused on strengthening and advancing social work management within health and human services. Our MissionAs a group, we work together to develop and create a future in which all social organizations across the U.S. and overseas can become purposed, high performing systems of service and influence. The goal of the Network is to bring together prominent managers and leaders, aspiring managers, and students within the field to share ideas and discuss challenges to enhance their skills.
ACTIVITY: My Leadership Goals
Manage Your Image
ONLINE IN THE OFFICE
OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE
PROFESSIONALLY PERSO
NALLY
Manage Your Image
online• Google yourself! See what
the world can see
• Stay up to date on all of our social media privacy settings
• Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your parent to read!
in-office• Cultivate an approachable
presence with your colleagues
• Always dress for success. Better over dressed than under dressed
• Spend time getting to know what your colleagues are working on.
out-of-office• Research how to dress for the
job you want, not the job you have
• Network and make professional connections in your field and beyond
• Seek diversified perspectives
Manage Your Image
Manage your Social Media Presence
This will shape other’s opinions of you before you’ve even had a chance to meet!
• Maintain a positive, professional presence
• Curate and monitor
• Be strategic about what share with the world
Professional Image
• Dress for success
• Practice your greeting
• Smile!!
• Be mindful of body language
Make an Impression
Make an Impression
• What are some ways you make an impression?
• Positive impressions you’ve experienced
• Negative impressions you’ve experienced
ACTIVITY: First Impressions
Tips for Positive First Impressions• Prepare talking
points
• Beware of your body language
• Play to your strengths
• Find something in common
• Engage and be engaging
• Follow up
Effective communication begins with making a good first impression.
First Impressions: Networking
First impressions mean a lot, especially when you are
professionally networking, so make it count.
Overcome a Bad First Impression
• Surprise people
• Overcompensate over time
• Get closer to people
• Wait it out
Get the Job
ACTIVITY: Translating Your Skills
Distinguishing Yourself from
Others
Social Workers are agents of change and skilled in their ability
to observe others, assess situations, and
intervene.
Social work training lends itself to:
• Communicate clearly
• Actively listen
• Build relationships
• Develop trust
• Be self aware and show cultural competence
• Work in interdisciplinary teams
• Exhibit problem solving skills
Utilizing Connections
Alumni Resources
Current Campus Resources
Friends and Family
Current and Former Colleagues
Mentors
Cast a Wide Net
• Think Outside the Box
• Job Banks/Career Centers
• Diversify your network
Social Mediao Twitter
o Facebook Groups
o LinkedIno Contactso Emailo Groupso Recommendationso Search
Networking
• Conferences
• Local/Non-Local Events
• Local, Regional, National Groups
• Social Media
Now What?
• Stay in touch! • Answer phone calls, return emails and make
invitations
• Be self-aware• Don’t pester or overshare. Respect professional
boundaries
• Be authentic!
Turning Network Connections into Professional Relationships
Set a goal for this
Conference
What is something you can do today to
improve your professional networks?
Goals for the next 6 months
Be intentional about a plan to improve your professional
relationships over the next 6 months.
Action Steps to Achieve Your Professional Goals
Thank you for your attention
Contact us 213.553.1870905 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90021info@ socialworkmanager.org