Sources of Information on Careers in Psychology and ...



Sources of Information on Careers in Psychology and Related Fields

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS:

Occupational Outlook Handbook



WEBSITES:













American Psychological Association Website:



APA Membership:

Career Information:

Classifieds/employment:



Local jobs:

OTHER:

Career Services Center (Blake A)

Reference Librarian

Psychology Faculty

Psychology Department Information Center (ST 26)

Careers with a B.A. in Psychology

EXAMPLES:

Community and Social Services

Human services or social worker

Program director

Volunteer Coordinator

Human Resources

Employee development

Training coordinator

Recruiter

Residential Care, for:

Developmentally disabled

Delinquents

Elderly

Management and Business

Banking, Sales

Public Relations

Student Affairs/Services

Admissions

Career services

Residential life

Alumni/development

Probation/Parole/Law Enforcement

Parole officer

Correction officer

Juvenile intake worker

Education

Child care worker

Peace Corps

Teacher’s aide

One-on-one aide

Scientific Research

Opinion survey researcher

Technical writing

Research assistant

TIPS: Top 10 Personal Qualities Employers Seek:

1. Communication Skills

2. Motivation/Initiative

3. Teamwork Skills

4. Leadership Skills

5. Academic Achievement/Grade Point Average

6. Interpersonal Skills

7. Flexibility/adaptability

8. Technical Skills

9. Honesty/Integrity

10.(tie) Work Ethic

10.(tie) Analytic/problem-solving Skills

TIPS: Important Experiences to Prepare for Careers

Internships

Work experience

Volunteer experience

Research

Cultural/Broadening experiences

Writing

Practice using technology

Working in groups

Any experience that demonstrates initiative, perseverance, team work, good judgment, leadership, etc.

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