What are qualities of people who make good social workers?
Strong intelligence, a compassionate, non-controlling orientation toward other people, good relationships skills, good judgement, and a stable, positive personality are all qualities that make a good social worker. People who are abusing substances, who are having significant mental health problems, who have a need to control or exploit others or use their professional position to proselytize should not pursue a social work career. A social work major is not a substitute for personal counseling or therapy. 5.
