| Description |
xiii, 127 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-119) and index. |
| Contents |
About this book -- What do you want to be when you grow up? -- How this book helps you make smart decisions -- Who this book can help -- A guide to this book -- 1. Majoring in psychology -- Choosing a major -- The myths of choosing a major -- How to decide -- Resources -- A closer look at a psychology major -- A quick survey : is psychology right for you? -- What classes will I be taking? -- A quick summary -- General skills -- Challenges -- The job outlook -- 2. Choosing a college -- Researching colleges -- Handing advice Making your "dream" list -- Reviewing college brochures and information -- What really matters -- Is it the "right" school for you? -- Looking into the psychology program -- Applying to college -- Special college situations -- Returning to college -- Transferring to a new college -- 3. Making the most of your time at college -- Planning your classes -- Double major? -- Writing a senior thesis -- Planning your resume now -- Joining clubs and organizations -- Landing an internship -- Doing volunteer work and working -- Networking while in school -- Finding people in your field -- Shadowing -- Scheduling information interviews -- Finding a mentor -- 4. Attending graduate school in psychology -- Planning for a post-graduate degree -- Selecting a school and degree program -- Getting into graduate school -- Preparing for the GRE -- Getting letters of recommendation -- Paying for graduate school -- Returning to school -- 5. Breaking into the psychology job market -- Planning ahead -- Preparing your resume -- Finding a job -- Published job opening -- Web sites -- Networking -- Career center, on-campus recruiters, and career fairs -- Finding your own job openings -- Interviewing for a job -- Do your research -- Practice -- Interview tips -- The Interview and follow up -- |
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6. Career possibilities for a psychology major -- Counselors and psychologists -- Counseling careers -- Psychologist careers -- More psychology major career possibilities -- Advertising (media buyer) -- Advertising (media planner) -- Child welfare caseworker -- Employment counselor (at a college) -- Hotel manager -- Human resources specialist -- Insurance agent -- Market research analyst -- Police officer -- Psychology paraprofessional -- Public relations specialist -- Retail buyer -- Retail store manager -- Teacher -- Still more career possibilities -- Jobs for psychology majors -- Researching career particulars -- 7. Case studies -- Beth, art therapist -- What I do -- Why I majored in psychology -- How my psychology major prepared me for my job -- How I got started in a career in art therapy -- What other education, training, and experiences I pursued -- What helped me succeed -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work schedule and lifestyle -- Statistics about this job -- Alex, sports psychologist -- What I do -- Why I majored in psychology -- How my psychology major prepared me for my job -- What other education, training, and experiences I pursued -- What helped me succeed -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work schedule and lifestyle -- Statistics about this job -- Marianne, forensic psychologist -- What I do -- Why I majored in psychology -- How my psychology major prepared me for my job -- What other education, training, and experiences I pursued -- What helped me succeed -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work schedule and lifestyle -- Statistics about this job -- Eric, corporate psychologist -- What I do -- Why I majored in psychology -- How my psychology major prepared me for my job -- What other education, training, and experiences I pursued -- What helped me succeed -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work schedule and lifestyle -- Statistics about this job -- Carlos, community psychologist -- What I do -- Why I majored in psychology -- How my psychology major prepared me for my job -- What other education, training, and experiences I pursued -- What helped me succeed -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work schedule and lifestyle -- Statistics about this job -- Karen, school psychologist -- What I do -- Why I majored in psychology -- How my psychology major prepared me for my job -- What other education, training, and experiences I pursued -- What helped me succeed -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work schedule and lifestyle -- Statistics about this job -- Appendix : resources -- American Psychological Association -- Honor societies -- The American Board of Professional Psychology (certification) -- Other professional organizations and resources -- Art therapy -- Sports psychology -- Forensic psychology -- Corporate psychology -- Community psychology -- School psychology -- Other psychology associations and organizations -- Journals and books -- Journals -- Books -- Self-administered aptitude tests -- The Princeton Review Career Quiz -- John Holland's SDS (Self-Directed Search) - RIASEC -- Career interests game -- Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP) -- Myers-Briggs Inventory -- Keirsey Character Study -- Tickle.com -- Career counseling -- Index. |
| Subject |
Psychology -- Vocational guidance.
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| ISBN |
0764576097 paperback |
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9780764576096 paperback |
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