What are the opportunities after completing Masters in Social Work?

Hi, 1. There are ample job opportunities for MSW degree holders in both the government as well as non-governmental sectors. Opportunity in the governmental sector is mainly in the community development projects pertaining to health, education, rural development, child, woman and tribal welfare etc. Work in NGOs’ can be specific to either urban or rural area. Globalization has widened the scope of employment for student opting for social work as their career. Students opting social work as career may find job in child welfare and family service agencies for providing mental, health, medical, educational and correctional services. Remuneration of qualified professional social worker varies according to their job profile, qualification and experience. Those employed in government’s community developmental projects have good earnings of Rs 8000 to Rs 10000. Those working for NGOs also have similar pay structures. One can expect higher salary in corporate houses and industries. Salaries and perks are even higher in International NGOs. The Social Workers who are running their own NGOs also have handsome earnings. 2. Eligibility- Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized institute. Candidates who have a graduation degree in humanities or social sciences or science and commerce/management are also eligible. The selection is on the basis of one's performance in the Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Interview. The test measures one's mental ability and general awareness while the interview aims to establish a candidate's genuine interest in social work. All the best

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