Bachelor’s in Psychology

By Leigh Eskin and Katie Fletcher

OutlineBachelors in Psychology OverviewValues, Interests, and SkillsWhat you have learnedTop 10 Occupations in PsychologyFSU Psychology Alumni SurveyCurrent Alumni Jobs and StepsCareer/Occupational Resources

I Majored in Psychology, now what?

Only 25% of undergraduate Psychology majors nationally go to Graduate School in Psychology!

Getting a Psychology degree allows you to be well-rounded and well-educated. There are common goals you all accomplish:

Understanding of human behavior Critical and analytical thinking skills Excellent reading, writing, and presentation abilities Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to diversity and self-

awareness Understanding of ethical treatment and confidentiality

ValuesIn thinking about an occupation of interest, it is

important to assess your values. These are values commonly found in Psychology

Majors, which ones are most important to you? Social Responsibility Helping Others Further Education Mental Stimulation Variety of Tasks Leadership Community

InterestsWhat are those aspects about Psychology that

interest you the most? Below are common interests held by people in

Psychology majors. Can you see how these areas can be used in a variety of occupations

Interpersonal Relationships Human Growth and Development Leadership Research Writing Reading Teaching

Transferable Psychology Skills!

The skills you are gaining in your Psychology studies can be transferable to other areas of interest.

Which skills do you identify with? Make sure to incorporate these in your Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews:

Interpersonal Teamwork Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Communication (presentations) Research and Ethics Critical Thinking and analysis Instructional/Mentoring

Top 10 Occupations for Psychology Majors

(Based on Occupation Outlook Handbook Data) Executives, Administrators, and OfficersProbation Officer and Case ManagersSales, Marketing and Retail occupationsSocial Workers and Health EducatorsPublic Relations ProfessionalsPersonnel, Training, and Human Resource SpecialistsNutrition Specialists and Recreational TherapistsResearch Lab Assistants and Statisticians Behavioral Managers, ABA Therapists

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Where Are They Now?This chart represents information received from 35 alumni working

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Current Alumni JobsResearch/Lab Assistant—$22,000-$38,000Higher Education—$25,000-$30,000 ABA/Behavior Management—$19,000-$30,000Human Resources/Corporate Business—$25,000-

$45,000Case Management/Counseling—$21,000-$39,000

Alumni’s Steps towards CareersWhat do Alumni say helped them the most

during undergrad?DIS/researchConnections to communityDouble major

Strong writing skillsAnalytical thinking

Career and Occupational Resources

Occupation Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco/O*Net Online: http://www.onetonline.org/SemionleLInk (Job Postings):

http://career.fsu.edu/semionlelink/Library Links: http://www.career.fsu.edu/library/

links.cfmGlassdoor: http://www.glassdoor.comLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com

Experiential KnowledgeAn excellent way to gain occupational information

and job leads is by networking with othersProfessioNole Network:

http://career.fsu.edu/connect/Informational Interviewing:

http://www.career.fsu.edu/experience/information-interviews-guide.html

Professional Organizations: http://www.job-hunt.org/associations.shtml

Practice!Interview Practice

Why should we choose you for this position? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What unique aspects can you contribute