American Psychological Association - visit the APA's Careers page for job postings and career development information.
American Psychology-Law Society American Psychological Association's Division 41 provides division information, news, events, job listings, graduate programs and related links. A section on Careers in Applied Psychology: Law and Psychology is especially useful.
Career Paths in Psychology: Where your Degree Can Take You by
Now in its third edition, this bestselling volume has set the standard for students seeking to find an exciting career in psychology. Its comprehensive coverage spans more careers than ever, with the vast majority of chapters new to this edition. An advanced degree in psychology offers an extremely wide range of rewarding and well-compensated career opportunities. Amidst all the choices, this book will help future psychologists find their optimal career path. The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers (i.e., careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD) in three distinct areas of endeavor: academia clinical and counseling psychology specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools . Each chapter explores a different career, including typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational and professional experiences to prepare for this specialty. The authors -- all highly accomplished professionals -- were selected for their years of experience, their distinction in their field, and their ability to communicate their passion.
Majoring in Psych?: Career Options for Psychology Undergraduates by
Every social science undergraduate can benefit from the practical career-planning advice in the latest edition of Majoring in Psych? Focusing on the multiple ways psychology majors in particular can enhance their marketability while still in school, this short guide answers the questions about career options they find themselves asking. As one reviewer put it, "The important thing is to make your degree work for you by putting in the extra effort. The basic requirements for graduation are not good enough. You need to set yourself apart from the other graduates competing against you for jobs. This book tells you how to do that."The way the authors present topics, framed as questions, and their engaging discussions of tasks and sound advice stimulate readers to think about meaningful career (and graduate school) issues, even before they encounter them. Although readers will absorb different levels and amounts of information, all will profit.
Career opportunities in counseling and psychology by
This book is intended to assist current graduate students; those interested in a graduate degree in the fields of counseling and psychology and those who have graduated from a graduate program in counseling and psychology gain the information necessary to choose the appropriate career path. Graduate schools offer academic training in a variety of counseling and psychology disciplines, such as: counseling psychology, school psychology, mental health counseling, school counseling and etc. At the graduate level it is most expedient for students to choose a discipline at the beginning of their program. Delays and changes after the first or second semester can prove to be very costly and time consuming. Most graduate programs offer open houses and information sessions, provide information about their degree offerings through their website and provide faculty advisement to students interested in pursuing careers in counseling and psychology. Unfortunately, these informational opportunities do not prevent students from making changes and preparing for professions that don't really suit their professional goals, personalities or life styles. Most students enter the field of counseling and psychology with great enthusiasm, conviction and direction, some students enter unsure of what opportunities will be available upon graduation. Some students who do choose a career are unaware of the licensure requirements, roles and responsibilities, and specific training needed for that career. In search for a guide to assist students in gaining the knowledge they need about opportunities after graduation, there were very few resource guides found. Many books discuss best practices in certain fields, professional development in certain areas and licensure and certification requirements in response to current legislation, but few provide enough information on career options after completing graduate studies in counseling and psychology.
Own Your Psychology Major!: A Guide to Student Success by
Congratulations on declaring your psychology major Psychology is among the most popular majors in college today---yet, it's possible that you chose it without realizing how very broad and technical the field is. Not to worry. In this book, you'll get a bird's eye view of the whole curriculum, from rat mazes and statistics to abnormal psychology and psychotherapy, and you'll dive into some of the field's most enduring debates. Beyond the what and why of the psychology major, this book provides you with tips you can put into practice from day one. These include: -How to maximize your learning inside and outside the classroom -Advice on landing a solid internship -Where to find research and service opportunities -Steps for applying (and paying) for graduate programs When you finish this book, you'll have a clear idea of why you're learning what you're learning, and how the skills you build in your psychology major will help you solve real-world problems. You'll be able to take an active hand in your education--and own your psychology major.
Life As a Clinical Psychologist by
Would you like to be a Clinical Psychologist? If so, this is the ideal book for you as it is a jargon-free introduction for anyone wanting to work in this demanding but rewarding mental health profession. This clear guide invites you to think critically about whether becoming a Clinical Psychologist is right for you, questioning and challenging your views and providing an honest perspective of life as a clinical psychologist. Written from personal experience of over 10 years working in applied psychology, with a unique knowledge of the practice, theory, and application of Clinical Psychology, Paul Jenkins provides a first-hand perspective, blending anecdotes with factual advice on the clinical academic culture. It is also packed with case studies which highlight a range of different career pathways (including in other mental health fields) and includes coverage of post-qualification life to gives the reader a sense of the career you can have after training. "This book offers a broad and realistic perspective on what it's like to be a clinical psychologist, including an understanding of the diversity of the role beyond the therapy room, and in the current climate of the NHS. Much to our happiness, the book is not a 'how to' guide for clinical psychology training but an honest and open reflection on the profession itself. The reader is frequently encouraged to explore their motivations to train in clinical psychology. Reflections are prompted on both 'do I want to be a clinical psychologist?' and 'what type of clinical psychologist do I want to be?'. We have each been through the interview process this year. The book gave us a number of interesting points to discuss in preparation of and in our interviews. For example, Jenkins considers the validity of evidence-based treatment, practitioners' differing perspectives on this, and the limited number of clinical psychologists actively engaged in research. This is a balanced and comforting perspective on the route to clinical training. It offers a space to ground yourself in what clinical psychology is and what it can be. It will be helpful at any stage of the journey - we all need to come back to these reflections occasionally." Reviewed by Katie Voss and Alice McNamara, Assistant Psychologists in The Psychologist magazine, September 2021
Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals by
Updated to reflect the latest data in the field, the second edition of Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals remains the most comprehensive and accessible text for psychology majors available today. The new edition incorporates the most up-to-date research, as well as recent changes to the GRE Reveals the benefits of pursuing a psychology degree and shows students how to prepare for a career or to continue with graduate study in the field Features a wide range of supplemental exercises and materials plus topical contributions written by national and international figures in their respective psychology subfields Online support materials for instructors include Powerpoint slides and test banks to support each chapter