1. Sense of Helping
2. Something to Share
3. Giving Back
At some point in their lives, many community service professionals have had a positive experience with a counsellor or support worker. This often motivates them to work in a community service field themselves as they want to offer to same support to others who are in need.
Get Educated
Set Goals
Ask yourself where you’d like to see yourself in 10 years’ time. Make note of the companies you’d like to work for and your ideal salary. Be realistic but don’t be afraid to dream big. Some examples of long-term goals include ‘I want to establish my own treatment program or ‘I want to be a qualified psychologist.’
Have Objectives
Gain Experience
Always be looking for opportunities to improve your skillset and build working relationships. Update your CV regularly to reflect any new qualifications and skills. When applying for jobs always include a cover letter addressing each requirement of the job with your own applicable skills and experience. Remember, quality over quantity when it comes to applications. Even if you only apply for one or two positions a month, you will have a better chance of securing those with a polished CV and cover letter.
