Bachelor’s Level Careers

Psychology: What Are You Going to DO With That?

Only 25% of undergraduate Psychology majors nationally go to Graduate School in Psychology (National Center for Education Statistics)

Liberal Arts vs. Technical or Vocational Education Few bachelor’s degrees lead directly into one specific job

(Nursing, Dietetics, Education, Engineering)

2013 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) survey

What skills are you building through your coursework and extracurriculars that match what employers are looking for?

Top 10 Occupations for Psychology Majors

Executives, Administrators, and OfficersProbation Officers and Case ManagersSales, Marketing and Retail occupationsCase Managers and Health EducatorsPublic Relations ProfessionalsPersonnel, Training, and Human Resource SpecialistsNutrition Specialists and Recreational TherapistsResearch Lab Assistants and Statisticians Behavioral Managers, ABA Therapists

(Based on Occupation Outlook Handbook Data)

Helping ProfessionsSocial and Community Service Managers: coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They direct and lead staff who provide social services to the public.

2012 Median Pay: $59,970 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 21% (Faster than average)

Interpreters & Translators: convert information from one language into another language. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language; translators work in written language. Work in schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and conference centers. Many translators work from home.

2012 Median Pay: $45,430 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 46% (Much faster than average)

Fundraiser/Development Officer: organize events and campaigns to raise money and other donations for an organization. They may design promotional materials and increase awareness of an organization’s work, goals, and financial needs.Fundraisers work primarily for nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, religious organizations, health research foundations, and political campaigns.

2012 Median Pay: $50,680 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 17% (Faster than average)

Helping ProfessionsCurrent Postings:

Sign Language InterpreterHarris Health System Houston, TexasSalary: $34,195-$43,596

Cultural Diversity LiaisonAdventist HealthCare Rockville, MarylandInterpreting/Translating Schedule in-person interpreters Record-Keeping Be familiar with Federal, State, and Joint Commission Regulations, Standards and Mandates New Employee Orientation Manage vendor invoices/contracts/relationshipsns

Coordinates the park-wide education program. Works with community education professionals and park staff to develop the park's standards-linked education curriculum with a primary focus on intertidal ecology and lighthouse history. Functions as the lead instructor of on-site and off-site programs for K-12 students.

Recruits, trains, and supervises six to eight full-time volunteer apprentices who assist in presenting environmental education and interpretive programs. Provides guidance, inspiration, and feedback to apprentices to ensure program quality and professional growth.

Researches, develops, and presents interpretive programs including costumed lighthouse tours, informal interpretive roves, vista talks and special events. Coordinates and instructs NAI Certified Interpretive Guide workshops and other formal training in environmental education and interpretive pedagogy.

Collects federal recreation fees at entrance station. Develops bi-weekly duty schedules. Collects required public use statistics and writes annual use reports.

Newport, Oregon

EducationAdult Literacy & High School Equivalency Diploma Teachers: instruct adults in basic skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school diploma.

2012 Median Pay: $48,590 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 21% (Faster than average)

Current Posting: ADULT LITERACY, REMEDIAL EDUCATION AND GED TEACHERS/ INSTRUCTORS position located at Marion Correctional Institution in the Education Department. $32,682/year

Health Educators and Community Health Workers: teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

2012 Median Pay: $41,830 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 21% (Faster than average)

EducationCurrent Postings:

State Of Oklahoma Dept. of Health : Health Educator, $37,900/yrDescription:This position will work with communities in Beaver, Harper, Texas, Woods and Woodward Counties to assess, plan, develop and implement health education programs.

American Lung Association

University of Minnesota HIV Prevention

Market Analyst/Marketing Specialist: study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service; help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, & at what price.

2012 Median Pay: $60,300 /year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 32% (Much faster than average)

Personal Financial Advisor: give financial advice to people on investments, taxes, and insurance decisions.

2012 Median Pay: $67,520 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 27% (Much faster than average)

Business & Industry

Training & Development Specialist: plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.

2012 Median Pay: $60,300 per year Job Growth over next 10 yrs: 32% (Much faster than average)

Meeting, Convention, Event Planner: coordinate all aspects of professional meetings and events. They choose meeting locations, arrange transportation, and coordinate other details.

2012 Median Pay: $45,810 per yearJob Growth over next 10 yrs: 33% (Much faster than average)

Current Posting: CDPHP, INC. Healthcare Services(Albany, New York)The Market Analyst is responsible for the design, development, production, implementation, management, and presentation of analyses to support the sales and marketing division. The incumbent will consult, suggest solutions, and implement reporting processes, program administration and analytics that address the goals of CDPHP, specifically the goals of Sales and Marketing in commercial/Medicare sales management, commercial/Medicare enrollment, and commercial/Medicare marketing.  The incumbent will be responsible for the support and coordination of service data for ongoing reporting to brokers and groups, ad hoc requests, and general data analysis for strategic decision making.QUALIFICATIONSProven experience with databases, spreadsheets, statistical software, query design, report design, presentation platforms and ad hoc reporting required. Prior experience working with data that supports sales and marketing is preferred.Analytical and problem solving skills required, including query design and report design.Demonstrated skills and experience with statistical, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software.Ability to leverage complex information into organized, illustrative presentation formats to influence decision-making.Demonstrated ability in writing business correspondence and producing reports, which exhibit appropriate grammar, punctuation and sentence structure, as presented in a letter of interest and resume required.Effective oral and written communication skills required.Excellent project management skills required.Demonstrated ability to work with wide range of internal and external contacts.

Career and Occupational Resources

Occupation Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco/

O*Net Online: http://www.onetonline.org/

FSU Career Center: http://www.career.fsu.edu/

People First (Jobs w/ the State of FL): https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/peoplefirst%28bD1lbiZjPTIzMA==%29/logon.htm

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