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Careers and Job Search for Psychology Majors
Presented by:Rose Marquart, M.A.
Liberal Arts Employment Specialist
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AGENDA
• Career Quiz
• What can you do with a psychology degree?
• Tools for research and tips for job search success
• Resume 101
• Employer connections
• Q & A
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CAREER QUIZ
True or False?
1. The end of your last semester in college is a good time to start your job search.
2. If I don’t have much related work experience, my resume won’t be competitive enough to get the job I want when I graduate.
3. It typically takes new college graduates 3-6 months to secure their first job.
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PSYCH MAJORS MISUNDERSTOOD?
• Employers across all industries seek candidates who can understand, related to, and work with diverse teams, executives, and clients.
• Academic training in psychology requires skill development in research, statistical analysis, and analytical thinking.
• More employers are seeking psychology majors for business and technical positions due to their strong research, writing, and communication skills.
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WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT?
Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek1. Communication skills
2. Strong work ethic
3. Teamwork skills (works well with others)
4. Initiative
5. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Analytical skills
8. Flexibility/adaptability
9. Computer skills
10. Technical skills NACE, 2008
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WHERE TO LOOK FOR JOBS?
Non-Academic Careers •Government•Non-Profit•Education•Public Relations/Marketing•Business/Industry•Social Services•Insurance/Sales
Academic & Clinical Areas•Teaching•Research•Clinical practice•Clinical Psychology (Master’s, PhD)•Cognitive & Perceptual Psych (PhD)•Developmental Psychology (PhD)•Forensic Psychology (PhD)•Industrial/Organizational Psych (Master’s, PhD)• Neuropsychology (PhD)
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SO MANY CHOICES…
How do you decide and get started with your job search?
1. Research different occupations and organizations2. Conduct Information Interviews to find out more about a
career3. Research graduate schools4. Network and apply for internships,
jobs, or volunteer opportunities
Online resources: www.careercenter.sjsu.edu www.eureka.org
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SELF-ASSESSMENT
Before you start your job search consider:• An organization(what kind of company or
organization – nonprofit, government, private, or public, size – large or small?)
• The mission and goals of the organization (do you want to work in aging services or with adolescents etc? Do the values of the organization match your own?)
• A role or position (what kind of position do you want?)
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HOMEWORK
1) Find 10-15 job or internship postings
and see what you think:
- Yeah, I’ve always wanted to do that!
- Huh, that sounds interesting, but I’m not sure why…
2) Look for patterns or common themes in the job descriptions
3) Find up to 5 (at least 1) that really excite you!
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MAKE A LIST OF SKILLS YOU CURRENTLY HAVE:
• List educational achievements• List jobs, internships, volunteer experiences• Think about specific examples of abilities, and accomplishments• List any other relevant information: computer,
language skills, activities, working with special populations/ages
• Given the job descriptions you found that interest you, what skills and experience should you develop as a student to be competitive when you graduate?
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RESEARCHING CAREERS
Free online tools:www.careercenter.sjsu.edu • Career planning and career exploration sections• Search SpartaJobs database for internship/job descriptions
www.eureka.org• Search by career title or career groups• Review job titles, descriptions, outlook and salary information
Graduate school information listed
www.psichi.org• Psychology National Honors society providing career and graduate
school information
www.apa.org/students/brochure• American Psychological Association career information and tips for
graduate school applications
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IDENTIFYING TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
• Strong writing and communication skills• Ability to work/lead in teams (multidisciplinary)• Ability assess/diagnose clients (DSM- IV) and
understand human behaviors and interactions• Research ability (professional journals, online
resources)• Experience with specific populations• Understanding of counseling models
(individual/group)• Knowledge of specific issues or specialty areas
(substance abuses, eating disorders, depression)
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WHAT LEADS TO CAREER SUCCESS?
• Get an internship! (register with the Career Center to access the job &internship database) before graduating
• Identify your transferable skills, which can be used in various fields/industries
• Join a professional association (PsiChi, APA)
• Conduct informational interviews with alumni, faculty, and professionals to learn about career paths that might interest you.
• Develop a professional portfolio of your work, projects, awards, and recommendation letters.
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NEXT STEPS?
• Perfect your resume (see career center calendar for workshops, drop-ins advising, and other services)
• Sign-up with career center to access job and internship database
• Attend upcoming job/internship fairs• Attend a Job Search Success and/or Interview
workshop• Meet with your career counselor during office hours, or
via appointment
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RESUME
Objective Seeking a Family Specialist position with EMQ.
Education San Jose State University , San Jose, CA B.A. in Psychology 12/09
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Relevant Child & Adolescent PsychologyCoursework Psychology of Women
Community Mental Health Relevant Child Psychology in the 21st Century (Spring, 2008)Project -Wrote a research paper on emerging issues in child
psychology in the new millennium -Presented finding to class of 30 and facilitated group discussion
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EXPERIENCE Housing Services, San Jose State University, CAResident Advisor, 8/06-6/07
-Hosted weekly floor meetings, provided one-to-one advisingand enforced dorm rules to ensure a safe living environment for students
ACTIVITIESPsi Chi, National Honor Society in PsychologyPresident, 2006-2007 Academic Year
-Chair monthly meetings to organize student participation in community service events -Represent student interests on campus committees-Collaborate with alumni and local organizations to host panel sessions related to trends in the field
SKILLS -Strong communication skills, and fluent in Spanish
-MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
SKILLS
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EMPLOYER CONNECTION
EXPO ‘09 Job and Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 24th 3p.m. - 5p.m.
Event Center
Idealist.org Careers in Nonprofits Workshop
Tuesday, March 3rd 3p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Umunhum Room, Student Union
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QUESTIONS?
Rose Marquart
Liberal Arts Employment Specialist
SJSU Career Center
rose.marquart@sjsu.edu
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