Here's how you can transform your social work expertise into successful consulting.

Se tornar especialista em um assunto não será difícil se você sempre se cercar de conteúdos e formações que realmente tem a ver com os seus valores e interesses profissionais. Tente desta forma.

One thing I have found helpful is identifying a specific niche within social work where a person can leverage his or her expertise. For example, I have seen my colleagues with extensive experience in mental health advocacy and support. By focusing on this area, they were able to position themselves as an expert consultant in mental health services. This specialization made it easier to market their services and connect with organizations that needed their specific skills. Working within this niche not only allowed them to utilize their strengths but also ensured that they were making a significant impact in a field they were passionate about.

Faça a análise de mercado, mas também confie no seu instinto. Se você acredita que poderá conversar com diferentes esferas de trabalho e ocupações, esteja confiante e vá em frente.

Crie um portfólio com os seus serviços e trabalho. Isso pode ser através de um organizador de links mesmo. Como é o meu caso. Há também a atualização constante de redes importantes, como o próprio LinkedIn.

Exato. Crie conexões genuínas e esteja presente com o seu trabalho. Em determinado momento, ele falará por você. Procure não ser oportunista e busque sempre os seus valores em primeiro lugar.

One thing I observed in consulting is building strong relationships with clients. In my experience, excellent communication skills, which you develop in social work, are key. For example, you can make it a point to understand your clients' needs thoroughly, set clear expectations, and consistently deliver on your promises. By doing this, you will be able to cultivate trust and demonstrate the impact of your work, which will lead to satisfied clients. These clients can refer others to your services, helping your consulting business grow organically.

Shifting from regular work to Consultancy can be very challenging and sometimes overwhelming for the Social Worker. After the market analysis, it is highly recommended that the candidate should work on self development and identify relevant certifications. There are a lot of new emerging fields seen in this sector, along with which various consulting opportunities are also coming. But to grab the opportunity, you need to prepare yourself for that task. Grab some volunteering experience can also help to get first hand experience before directly jumping into the consulting work. Drop a message if you have some real life examples!