Career Exploration (for Psychology Majors And Others)

Become Enlightened about Available Jobs

Even if you aren't sure what exactly what you will do after graduation or what your career will be, it helps to see what kind of positions are available. We often tell our students to explore job ads to find positions that resonate with them and then examine what qualifications would make them appropriately competitive. You can do job ad searches casually on your own or, better yet, work with the resources available through SLU's Career Services Center on campus.

Job searches can be eye-opening, so we encourage students to begin this process early and continue exploring existing positions because the types of jobs posted in the market is constantly diversifying and the qualifications for jobs are ever-changing. A good place to start is by looking at usajobs.gov.

Explore Subfields in Psychology

Wondering where to start if you are interested in exploring options in professional psychology?

The American Psychological Association (APA) website (www.apa.org) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS) website (www.psychologicalscience.org) are excellent resources for students interested in learning more about different areas in Psychology and related fields, pathways to careers in Psychology, and up-to-date research and practices in the field. These websites are "a must visit" for any student interested in pursuing professional careers in Psychology.

The APA provides detailed informational websites and brochures for students interested in exploring careers in psychology. Visit this website to learn more: Career Guides in Psychology

Dr. Sternberg's book: Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You. This book outlines numerous typical and atypical career paths that professionals with doctoral-level training (PhD, PsyD, and EdD) have taken in the field of Psychology. Many of the chapters describe a specific career pathway in psychology, what kind of training is needed, and related pros and cons. It is a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to learn more about specific areas. You may access the book remotely here: https://libcat.slu.edu/record=b4902264~S5

Finally, APS provides interesting careers that Psychologists have ad with their Uncommon Careers page.

Career Service Support for EVERYONE

Not clear about what the future holds with respect to your career? Whether you are interested in a career in Psychology or not, the SLU Career Services Center is an excellent place to receive guidance with career-related activities, such as those listed below. Additionally, the Center provides all students with access to an excellent online tool (Sokanu) to give them (you) personalized information about career options. Below is a list of the major services the Center offers SLU students:

Resume or CV Review
Cover Letter Review
Job Search Preparation
Internship Search Preparation
Mock Interviews
Networking Support
Handshake Overview
Review of our Career Related Online Resources
On-Campus Employment
Career Related Assessments

Take charge of your future now!

Please visit their website to make an appointment and take a look at the 4-Year Career Development Plan to identify ways you can prepare for your next steps.

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