Resumesample and Instructions

In order to prepare for senior field experience interviews with agencies, students must revise their professional resume using the sample resume provided below. Students should make sure to add in their 40-hour observation (completed during SOWK 135), and any additional volunteer and work experience.If necessary, students should seek guidance and feedback from Liberty University’s Career Center on editing their resume. Students should submit their final resume viaBlackboard.

Students should be aware that if their resume is missing key components or is not presented in a professional manner, they will be asked to address the concerns and resubmit the resume.

Sophie B. Working

123Helping Street | Lynchburg, VA 24501 | 434-867-5309 |

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE

Professional work experience in combination with strong academic training in:

  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Detailed client documentation
  • Client advocacy
  • Culturally competent practice
  • Group facilitation
  • Policy analysis

SOWK 370

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Anticipated May 2018

  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

National Association of Social Workers, Student Intern, Washington D.C. August 2017 – December 2017

  • Washington Fellow: Completed 400 hours of field work gaining academic and professional development to serve in positions of community, civic, and cultural leadership in our nation’s capital.
  • Assisted in planning and implementation of internal meetings and events held by NASW
  • Researched and wrote material for NASW alerts, updates, social media, and other relevant outlets
  • Gained skills in policy development, analysis, and advocacy work

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Student Intern, Roanoke, VA January 2016 – April 2016

  • Completed 100 hours of field work assisting the clinical coordinator with case management tasks and group facilitation
  • Co-led a group of 12 adolescents dealing with various emotional and behavioral challenges
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments on incoming patients to facilitate development of a comprehensive treatment plan

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Student Observer, Philadelphia, PA May 2015

  • Shadowed social workers in the neuro-oncology, neonatal ICU, and hematology departments over a 40-hour work week and provided support and encouragement to patients during their hospital stay

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Peer Leader, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA August 2015 – Present

  • Facilitate weekly peer group to discuss personal and academic challenges
  • Resolve conflicts between group members encouraging relationship building skills

Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lynchburg, VA August 2014 – May 2015

  • Provided personal guidance for youth in need of a positive role model
  • Mentored academic achievement resulting in stronger reading and comprehension abilities

AFFILIATIONS

Phi Alpha Honor Society September 2016 – Present

North American Association of Christians in Social Work March 2015 – Present

National Association of Social Workers July 2014 – Present