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Finding a CareerFinding a Career
What you can do with What you can do with that shiny new that shiny new
degree!degree!
What You Need to Know About What You Need to Know About Picking a Career PathPicking a Career Path
Finding and pursuing your interests Selecting interesting careers Research, research, research! Weighing the positives and negatives Knowing your strengths and weaknesses Selecting your path Knowing when to turn back
Finding Your InterestsFinding Your Interests
A number of ways to explore your options
Pick different types of classes
Get involved in the clubs relating to psychology, HDFS, might learn about a subtopic field
Get involved in research or practice!
Talk to classmates
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Pursuing Your InterestPursuing Your Interest
Find research experience, counseling experience in the field you’re interested in
Talk to professors about research relating to your interests that you find interesting
Read books, articles and other materials to learn more about your interests
Start thinking about careers in your field of interest
This preparation will help you narrow down to a career and will boost your graduate school resume
Research, Research, Research, Research, Research!Research!
Use a job test if you wish; may help you discover something you’ve never heard of
Check out broad categories (ex: social sciences), and look for interesting job descriptions
Or, if you know what interests you, search these sites for those jobs and check the duties and qualifications
Try to find people in those jobs and talk to them about how they got into it, what education they needed, etc.
Start compiling a list of jobs that interest you, education needed, annual salary, etc.
Check the Career Center for additional help!
How to Find Information on How to Find Information on JobsJobs
http://www.onetonline.org/*: Job Descriptions (also gives for fast-growing jobs)
http://www.princetonreview.com: Job Descriptions
http://www.monster.com: Job Listings http://www.indeed.com: Job Listings http://www.careerbuilder.com: Job Listings
http://www.salary.com: Salary information for jobs
Weighing the Positives and Weighing the Positives and NegativesNegatives
Requires you to know yourself very well Ask friends and family about your personal
qualities if needed Many factors to consider
- Education needed- Locations where most of the jobs are- Personal fit for the job - Whether the job fits with your personal values- Could you see doing this job happily for many years?
Compiling a list of the positives and negatives for each job will help in making in comparison
Knowing Your Strengths and Knowing Your Strengths and WeaknessesWeaknesses
Obviously, if you are terrified of snakes, a career in herpetology is not for you
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is essential to selecting a career
Knowing what you can and cannot do will help to weed out careers that would simply not work for you, or you would be unhappy in
Also listing your strengths and weaknesses relative to the task is a good method for comparison
Sample List of JobsSample List of Jobs
Job Description Qualifications
Clinical Psychologist - Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders- Some specialize in severe mental disorders- Others may help people deal with personal issues- Interview patients and give diagnostic tests in their own private offices- Some work in hospitals, some in universities and medical schools
Ph.D or Psy.D in psychology
(general, counseling or clinical)
Sample List of JobsSample List of Jobs
Job Positives Negatives Strengths for
Job
Weaknesses for Job
Clinical Psychologis
t
- Help people - Make own schedule- Specialization creates higher salary and more freedom
- Long time for education- Personal and job stress- Possibility of malpractice and other ethical dilemmas
- Caring- Works well alone- Good at solving problems- Easy to talk to
- Sometimes too caring- Difficult to separate emotions
Selecting Your PathSelecting Your Path
Next search for job openings
Check online job sites
Check YellowPages and contact potential employers, ask about job openings
Go to Career Fairs before graduation
Visit the Career Center
Network!!! Picture from http://www.libertiny.com/libertinyfinancial3/?p=573
Sites for Finding JobsSites for Finding Jobs
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/jobseekers/11372/open_state_and_local_government_career_opportunities/
(for civil service jobs in Pennsylvania) http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/(civil service
around the country http://www.monster.com http://www.indeed.com http://www.careerbuilder.com
Median Salaries of Jobs for Median Salaries of Jobs for HDFS StudentsHDFS Students
College TA: $14,648 Nursing Home
Activities Director: $34,437
Academic Advisor: $40,204
Special Education Teacher: $46,840
Researcher: $47,555 Community Outreach
Specialist: $50,254
Social Worker: $53,959
Work/Life Program Manager: $99,718
Human Resources Director: $115,564-$139,594
www.salary.com
Applying to JobsApplying to Jobs
The next step after finding jobs is to apply to them
Sometimes need to file an application
Submit a resume with a cover letter (all jobs require this)
Need an interview
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Creating a ResumeCreating a Resume
Consider which kind of resume to use* Chronological resume: Basic, focuses on work
experience, reverse-chronological employment history
Functional resume: New, focuses on key skills and less on work experience. Good for new graduates and those with a history of job-hopping
Combination resume: Description of functional skills and qualifications, followed by reverse-chronological employment history
*Taken from http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/resume-writing-tips/is-a-combination-resume-right-for-you/article.aspx
Example of Chronological Example of Chronological ResumeResume
http://www.distinctiveweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sales-account-management-sample-resume.pdf
Example of a Functional Example of a Functional ResumeResume
http://www.distinctiveweb.com/example-projects/sample-resumes/functional-resume-example/
Example of a Combination Example of a Combination ResumeResume
http://susanireland.com/resume/how-to-write/format/combination-template/
Creating the ResumeCreating the Resume
For new students, using a functional or combination resume is usually the best option- Highlights key accomplishments and skills, rather than related training and job experience
Certain difficulties with using the functional resume; may be obvious and frustrating to employers to see very little professional experience
Combination resume may be the best option, then, if the applicant has very little professional experience, but some skills
Creating the Creating the ResumeResume
Experience is listed in reverse-chronological order (most recent first)
Most important accomplishments are listed, others are disregarded
Only list jobs and experiences related to your intended job
Same with skills, whatever you can relate
Relate each skill and accomplishment to what you can bring to the job and company
Best resume is 1 page, but if necessary, can fit onto two pages
Always have someone read your resume; friends, career center, professors, etc.
Resist the temptation to copy from a template; best resumes are original
You can take examples from example resumes, but formatting should be your own
The Cover LetterThe Cover Letter All resumes must
have a cover letter! A cover letter should
be short and sweet (2-3 paragraphs)
Covers the essentials of your application
A quick read for employers
If they don’t like it, they’ll move on!
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Cover Letter ExampleCover Letter Example
http://www.technical-resumes.com/systems-administrator-cover-letter-example/
The InterviewThe Interview Often the scariest
part of the job hunt Must balance
professionalism with personal charm
Interviews will be used to weed out potential applicants
Have to present yourself as the strongest candidate while being honest
Typical Interview Questions Typical Interview Questions and Answersand Answers
How did you find this position?
Why are you interested in this position?
Why do you feel that you are qualified for this job?
What are some of your positive qualities?
What are some of your negative qualities?
Scenario Have questions for us?
Easy to answer
Always lead back to how you can benefit job
Again, lead back to benefit. Discuss positive qualities which relate
Do not over exaggerate; be honest with your good qualities
Honestly describe negative qualities in a positive manner and change
What would you do? Ethical issue
ALWAYS have questions: Do your research!
Tips for InterviewsTips for Interviews
Bring copies of resume and cover letter, pad and paper
Always do research and have questions to ask after the interview
Always shake interviewer’s hand and thank for time
Always dress appropriatelyBetter to dress up than down
If you must cancel, call ahead of time and reschedule
Show enthusiasm for position
It’s ok to be nervous, you can admit it
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Any Questions?Any Questions?
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