Social Worker Personal Statement

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I being at the incipient stage of my career aspire to make it big in life, beyond the confines of high school and university. At this crucial juncture of my academic and university life, it is utmost important to be at the right surroundings and being intellectually challenged with right peers, teachers, mentors and surroundings. I believe that one must pursue what interests them the most and hence after introspection and contemplation, I have decided that I will work in an NGO as a social worker even after graduating in a major related to technology.

I have always been a very empathetic and resilient person, so I can relate to the duty of a social worker very well. My interpersonal skills, sensitivity and consideration towards the needs of
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They are the client’s last resort and I feel that I should do everything to make sure that the clients come out of their problems .I personally feel that I am endowed with this quality. I am highly principled and have persistent intuitive visions which lends me a sense of "knowing" even when I don’t have sufficient knowledge about an issue.I get to comprehend things intuitively even before the person knows it himself. I think it is definitely an asset for the job as I can understand my clients really well and give them any guidance if they are unable to express themselves properly. I have to work logically and work backwards. They might not be able to ask me directly what they want due to some inhibitions so in such circumstances being patient as I am, I will be handle these situations with …show more content…
My magnanimous and cooperative behaviour can be well attributed with skills required for a social worker.
I feel that my reserved and introvert nature might be the obstacles in my job. I don’t share myself with everyone as I am a firm believer of privacy and intimacy. Sometime I am reluctant to engage with new people and this might prove to be a hindrance when I interact with new clients who are relatively different from me in terms of nationality, culture or religion. I feel that I am very selective about what to share with the other person. This might make them feel less connected to me and less relatable. In such cases, my clients will be less apt to open up themselves and discuss about their problems freely.

If I am emotionally attached to a person, then I have very high expectations from them. I feel this might turn out to be pushy and stubborn in some circumstances while dealing with young children who are not mature enough to be responsible for their toll of actions. Nevertheless I feel a deep desire to help people in the most profound way possible and that is why I am drawn to this Non Profit job. I will give unconditional support to the people who come up to me for help. Encountering with different cases everyday will test my mental and emotional strength and capabilities. I like the feeling of being challenged everyday where you cannot step down and let it get you. You have to handle all these delicate matters with poise. It

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