UT Social Work

Group Peer Review Cover Letter Workshop
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Elevate your job applications with a standout cover letter! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft personalized cover letters that highlight your strengths and experiences.

What to Expect:

Peer Review: Work in small groups to share ideas, offer suggestions, and help each other perfect your cover letters.Writing Exercises: Participate in interactive exercises that teach you how to effectively communicate your unique value, align your experience with job descriptions, and convey your enthusiasm for the role.

Career Exploration Series: Notes of Change - Social Work and Music
2025-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for an insightful session on the intersection of Music and Social Work with Michael D. Romero, LCSW-S. As both an award-winning musician and licensed clinical social worker supervisor, Mr. Romero brings a unique perspective on blending artistic passion with social service. Learn how music and social work can complement each other in building community, supporting mental health, and creating positive change.

Resume Peer Review Groups
2025-03-03 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you craft a compelling resume that stands out to employers. This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of resume writing, from structuring your content to highlighting your key achievements and skills.

What to Expect:

Interactive Exercises: Participate in activities that focus on identifying your unique strengths and translating them into impactful resume statements.Peer Review Sessions: Engage with fellow participants to exchange ideas and insights, helping each other refine and enhance resumes.

Crafting Your Career Series (Self Care Crafting) w/ Lauren Sanchez
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Join us for Crafting Your Career, a monthly arts and crafts circle hosted by the DiNitto Career Center at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work! This fun and informal workshop combines creative crafting with career exploration. Each month, we’ll have a different craft activity. Students are invited to craft with us and and bring in career questions or topics. Whether you’re looking to clarify your career goals, get inspired, or just unwind and get creative, this workshop is the perfect space to do it all.

Career Exploration Series: Veterinarian Social Work
2025-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
Explore the unique intersection of social work and veterinary medicine with Bethanie Poe, PhD, LMSW, Chair of Veterinary Social Work Educational Programming at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This emerging field supports both pet owners and veterinary professionals, addressing the human needs that arise in veterinary settings. Attendees will learn about the key areas such as grief and pet loss, compassion fatigue in animal care professionals, and animal-assisted interventions. We will discuss career opportunities in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and pet loss support services, demonstrating how social workers can make a meaningful impact in animal healthcare settings.

UT Social Work Spring Career Fair
2025-04-04 12:00 - 16:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
UT School of Social Work Spring Career Fair will highlight social work employers and clinical supervisors.

Location: Walter Webb Hall, 2nd Floor Student Common Area

Time: 12 – 1 pm – Faculty and Employer Meet & Greet; Students and Employers 1 – 4 pm

Career Exploration Series: Social Work in the Corporate Sector
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a dynamic session led by SHS alum Jackie Zimmerman, exploring the expanding role of social workers in corporate environments. This event highlights how social work principles can be applied to foster workplace wellness and employee advocacy in business settings.

Featuring insights from Jackie’s experience, attendees will gain an understanding of how social work expertise contributes to organizational culture and employee satisfaction. This session offers valuable guidance for those considering non-traditional social work career paths. Join us to explore new opportunities and broaden your professional horizons!

Lights, Camera, Interview: A Practice-Based Workshop
2025-04-21 11:30 - 12:30 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Join us for “Lights, Camera, Interview: A Practice-Based Workshop” where you’ll transform interview anxiety into confident performance. Through guided role-play scenarios and expert feedback, you’ll practice answering challenging questions, master body language, and develop your unique professional narrative. This hands-on workshop goes beyond theory, giving you real-time experience in different interview situations. Whether you’re new to job hunting or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with practical techniques and renewed confidence. Don’t just prepare for interviews – rehearse for success!

What to bring: A printed copy of your resume and business casual attire recommended

Craft your Career w/ Travis Foster
2025-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn

Resume/CL Workshop
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705

LCSW Panel
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00

Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00

Career Exploration
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00

Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705

Interview Roleplay Workshop
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Mode: In person

Room No: 2.234

Location: DiNitto Career Services Centre (Walter Web Hall)

Nervous about an interview? Join our Interview Roleplay Workshop to get some hands-on experience with what you might expect in an interview and practice your skills!

Click here to register for this event.

Policy on the Rocks
2025-10-09 00:00 - 23:59 | LBJ School of Public Affairs

Career Exploration with Deja Gamble, LCSW
2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
Mode: Virtual (via Zoom)

Interested in how school social workers help students succeed? Learn about school-based social work, childhood mental health, and family dynamics with school social worker, Deja Gamble, LCSW!

Click here to register for the event.

Day in the Life of a Social Worker Panel
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Mode: In person

Location: Walter Webb Hall- 2nd Floor, Common Area

Wondering what your typical day looks like for social workers in different areas of the field? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring experienced social workers from hospice, policy, private practice, and government agencies as they share their unique perspectives and answer your questions!

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Craft Your Career
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705

Fall Career Fair
2025-11-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
Mode: In person

Location: Walter Webb- 2nd Floor, Common Area

Attend our social work career fair to connect and learn more about social work opportunities. If you want to network, explore new career pathways, and take the next step in your professional journey, this event is for you!

Registration coming soon.

Career Exploration with Kat Postel, LCSW-S
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL, TX, United States
Mode: Virtual (via Zoom)

If you’re curious about grief and loss, trauma, or major life changes, stop by our Career Exploration event with Kat Postel! Kat is a therapist who dives deep into the intersections of loss, resiliency, and lifeworks with her clients to develop self-compassion and a sense of being seen, known, and understood.

Click here to register for the event.

Craft your Career - Create Your 2026 Vision
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
Ready to turn those “someday” dreams into “this year” goals? Join us Friday, January 20th from 12 – 1 pm in the 2nd floor common area of Walter Webb Hall for a creative goal-setting session that’s part vision board party, part life designing. We’re breaking out the magazines, markers, and motivational vibes as you design a vision board or build a goal punch card to literally check off your wins throughout 2026. Snacks, supplies, and serious inspiration—all provided!

Open to all social work students and alumni! RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

Assessing Your Social Capital - A New Way to Network Workshop
2026-02-03 13:00 - 14:00
Forget the awkward small talk and business card shuffle—let’s talk about the network you already have! This interactive workshop flips traditional networking on its head by helping you map out and leverage your existing connections for career success. Discover how your practicum instructor, practicum supervisors, classmates, professors, former colleagues, and even that friend who works at a community agency can become valuable resources in your social work job search and career exploration. You’ll learn strategic ways to reach out, build on relationships you’ve already established, and turn everyday conversations into career opportunities.

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

Resume/CL Workshop
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a virtual workshop designed to help you craft a compelling resume and cover letter that stands out to employers! This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of resume and cover letter writing, from structuring your content to highlighting your key achievements and skills.

What to Expect:

Interactive Exercises: Participate in activities that focus on identifying your unique strengths and translating them into impactful resume statements.

Peer Review Sessions: Engage with fellow participants to exchange ideas and insights, helping each other refine and enhance resumes.

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

Career Exploration
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00
Curious about where your social work degree can take you? Join us this spring for our Career Exploration Series, where we bring practicing social workers directly to you! Each session features professionals working in diverse areas of the field from substance misuse treatment and somatic therapy to advocacy and beyond. Hear firsthand what it’s really like to work in these specializations, ask your burning questions, and discover pathways you might not have considered. Whether you’re exploring options or narrowing your focus, these conversations will help you envision your future in social work.

Topics to be announced in January. Open to all social work students and alumni!

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

Resume/CL Workshop
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Join us for a hands-on in person workshop designed to help you craft a compelling resume and cover letter that stands out to employers! This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of resume and cover letter writing, from structuring your content to highlighting your key achievements and skills.

What to Expect:

Interactive Exercises: Participate in activities that focus on identifying your unique strengths and translating them into impactful resume statements.

Peer Review Sessions: Engage with fellow participants to exchange ideas and insights, helping each other refine and enhance resumes.

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

School of Social Work Spring Career Fair
2026-03-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
Connect with employers actively seeking social work talent for full-time and part-time positions across the field. This is your chance to make face-to-face connections, learn about organizations doing impactful work, and explore what the job market really looks like for social workers. Whether you’re graduating soon or just curious about career possibilities, come ready to network, ask questions, and discover where your social work skills are in demand.

Business casual attire recommended. Bring copies of your resume. Employer list coming soon!

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

The Interview Lab
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
The best way to get better at interviews? Actually doing them! This interactive workshop puts you in the hot seat (in a good way) as you practice answering common social work interview questions, learn to articulate your experiences with confidence, and get real-time feedback from your peers. Through role-play exercises and supportive coaching, you’ll sharpen your responses, calm those interview jitters, and walk away ready to impress any hiring manager. No judgment, just practice!

Open to all social work students and alumni. Come as you are. We’re here to help you improve!

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.

Craft Your Career - Songwriting Your Elevator Pitch with Travis Foster
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop where we use songwriting techniques to craft a memorable “tell us about yourself” response that actually sounds like YOU. With guidance from our artist in residence Travis Foster, you’ll tap into storytelling, rhythm, and creative expression to brainstorm and refine a pitch that’s authentic, engaging, and impossible to forget. Whether you’re a shower singer or just looking for a fresh approach to interview prep, this workshop will help you find your voice.

No musical experience required. Just bring your story and an open mind!

RSVP via 12Twenty available here.
