Personal Statement Of Purpose: A Career As A Social Worker

Giving a listening ear and helping others find their way seems to have always come natural, but it wasn’t until my mother embarked on her second career in social work that really sparked my interest. I have always had a yearning to help individuals who have been victims to the grips of nothingness. My aspiration as a social worker is to help break that bonds that have held so many captive for so long. I grew up in a very small city where poverty is an all-time high, no jobs, healthcare is poor, and resources are scarce. I have had the opportunity to visit many homes and facilities along with my mother while she visited clients. Having the opportunity to see the living situations and crisis clients were faced with, and in many cases were not able to find resources in the immediate area to help, was really what began to shape my desire and take a greater interest toward social

I never realized before tagging along with my mother that this field spans such a broad area, which calls for endless resources. I chose to major in social work to satisfy the passion that I have for helping people in need. My ability to be compassionate, patient, listen, and bring comfort to those in need is my strongest qualities and strengths that will benefit me in this profession. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue my career while furthering my studies toward a Master degree in Social Work. My expectations are to obtain the degree and establish a business to meet the needs of the elderly. Social Work is the one profession that will be the catalyst for which one can focus on problem solving and a larger systematic concern unlike any other human service profession. I believe whole heartedly, in this career is where my purpose will be