[PDF] Opportunities In Psychology Careers eBook

Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 22,88 MB
Release : 1997-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781557984111

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As Career Paths in Psychology shows, the range of work that psychologists find themselves doing goes far beyond the traditional laboratory researcher or the individual therapist. Psychologists work in all areas of education, in government, with private companies, and in communities. They supply research on immunization programmes, suggest improvements to airplane cockpit design, conduct studies on why peope buy what they buy, and design community programmes for reducing crime in neighbourhoods.

Author : Kim Metz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 28,2 MB
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1118768442

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Accessible and unbiased, Careers in Mental Health introduces upper-level high school students and beginning undergraduates to the different aspects of various mental health professions. Contains essential career advice for anyone considering an advanced degree in one of the “helping” professions within mental health Covers clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, and school psychology Clarifies the distinctions between professions by discussing the history and philosophy of each field, requirements for advanced education, licensing, available jobs, salary potential, and more Includes a section with practical information applicable to all the professions, such as characteristics for success, ethical issues, the importance of critical thinking, applying to graduate school, and current issues affecting the field of mental health

Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 34,11 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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In Career Paths in Psychology, psychologists in a variety of areas discuss their work: what got them into it, what they like and don't like about it, and what a typical work week is like in their chosen specialty. These psychologists offer advice, information, and the inspiration of their own career paths. They speak frankly about salaries and job opportunities and about what it takes to make it in their field.

Author : Charles M. Super
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780658010538

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Offers job seekers useful information about a variety of careers in the field of psychology. This book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Author : R. Eric Landrum
Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781433804373

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Psychology is one of the most popular college majors and can lead to a satisfying career in many different fields. If graduate school is not in your immediate plans, this book is for you. It will show you how to leverage your bachelors degree to find a career with intellectual, emotional, and perhaps even financial rewards. In this book, 28 professionals describe the scope of their work, level of career satisfaction, and how their bachelors degree in psychology helped get them there. You also get a snapshot of salary, benefits, and day-to-day pleasures and challenges in a variety of jobs as well as advice and questions to help you reflect on the classes, internships, experiences, and attitudes that will make you a success in your career of choice. In addition to the profiles, this book offers detailed instructions for how to use interest inventory and career search tools such as the Holland Self-Directed Search and O*NET database to refine your post-college plans. It candidly reviews best and worst strategies for resume building, job searching, and interviewing and offers up-to-date tips on how to combine personal networking and technology to get noticed. As a bonus, author Eric Landrum provides a backstage pass to the research behind this book, uncovering the process so you can appreciate the data or perhaps get some ideas for your next project.

Author : Donald E. Super
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 2008-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071642080

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Each book offers: The latest information on a field of interest Training and educational requirements for each career Salary statistics for different positions within each field Up-to-date professional and Internet resources

Author : Tara L. Kuther
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 34,85 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY helps students answer the pragmatic questions that many psychology majors ask while still in college. The authors encourage students to take an active role in their own career planning, to take control of their education, and to further define their career goals within psychology. Chapters 1 and 2 discuss career opportunities available for those who possess undergraduate and graduate degrees, focusing on the qualifications for different careers within psychology. Subsequent chapters focus on the types of careers available within specific areas of psychology, and include more specifics on the requirements and advantages of each. Practical, applied information appears in every chapter so students have an accurate and useful understanding of the opportunities available to them.

Author : Julie DeGalan
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 11,79 MB
Release : 2006-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 007145876X

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Answers your question "What can I do with a major in psychology?" It isn't always obvious what your college major can offer to the workplace. Great Jobs for Psychology Majors helps you explore the possibilities your major creates and provides: Guidance on how to present a psychology major as a workplace asset during an interview A primer on how to conduct a job search Ways to use your major in the real world

Author : Tara L. Kuther
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 38,99 MB
Release : 2019-07-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1544359659

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Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. Learners must keep sight of future career opportunities while exploring a broad expanse of degrees paths and career options. Careers in Psychology, Fifth Edition helps students navigate and plan for their futures by offering exposure to the rich careers in each subfield of psychology and prompting students to consider the what, why and how of each option. In doing so, the text supports students as they determine whether a major and career in psychology is for them. Offering salary and career information, advice on getting a job after graduation, and information on applying to graduate school in psychology Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan support students in making an educated decision about their futures and career options.