Opportunities for work in psychology
are expanding in number and scope. A major, double major, or minor in
psychology is recommended for those pursuing any of the occupations
listed below.
What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Psychology jobs today.
Human Services / Community Relations
Job Titles:
Placement Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Recreational Director, Advocate
Potential Employers:
Non-Profit Organizations, Mental Health Services, Adoption/Childcare Agencies, Health and Human Services
Strategies:
- Obtain practical experience through internships
- Pursue graduate programs for most opportunities
- Develop fluency in foreign languages and/or ESL techniques
- Gain awareness of social policies
- Learn about state, and federal government hiring practices
- Develop skill in working with diverse groups of people
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Education
Job Titles:
Teacher/Instructor, Professor, College Administrator
Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions
Strategies:
- Double major in education and acquire teaching certification in your state (for K-12 opportunities)
- Pursue graduate school options for higher education
- Volunteer with age group of choice
- Maintain a portfolio of lessons and classroom activities
- Learn about current trends and hot topics in education
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Counseling
Job Titles:
Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Career Counselor
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Educational Institutions, Counseling Centers, Mental Health Services
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate programs for all opportunities
- Develop excellent listening skills
- Become familiar with hot topics in national literature
- Demonstrate excellent research and assessment skills
- Develop good oral and written communication skills
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Research
Job Titles:
Researcher, Analyst
Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, Social Service Agencies
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate programs for best opportunities
- Develop strong quantitative and statistical skills
- Obtain experience in multiple research settings
- Gain experience writing and/or researching grants
- Demonstrate excellent written communication skills
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Business
Job Titles:
Management Trainer, human Resources Generalist, market Research Analyst, Placement Director, Job Analyst
Potential Employers:
Corporations, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions, Social Service Agencies
Strategies:
- Consider a minor or double major in business
- Gain experience in leadership positions on campus
- Obtain experience with mediation and conflict resolution
- Serve on committees and task forces
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
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Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "psychology employment"
in an online search engine.
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Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major
Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps - Jobs and
internships are available for people who have a genuine interest in working with
people with disabilities.
Homeward Bound, Inc. - A progressive human
service agency which offers full-time and part-time jobs assisting children and
adults with developmental disabilities.
Midwest
Special Services - provider of vocational and day training services
for adults with disabilities.
Northeast Residence, Inc. - The main function
of Northeast Residence is to serve families of individuals with disabilities.
Part-time and Full-time employment opportunities are available.
Phoenix Alternatives - Non-Profit Day Training Program
for adults with Developmental Disabilities - located in White Bear Lake.
Openings for persons who are going to night or weekend classes.
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Professional Psychology Associations
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Need More Information?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school
or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career
Counselor in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322
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Adapted From: http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
