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What kind of opportunities should I be looking for to get a successful job with a psychology degree??
I want to get a psychology degree, but I don't know what specifically I want to with the degree or of any internships/jobs I can enter to get started.
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Denalia. Psychology is a very flexible field, and there are many ways to explore your interests while building useful experience.
One of the first types of opportunities to look for is research experience. Even if you don't think you want to become a researcher or go to graduate school yet, joining a psychology lab offers valuable skills.
You can also look for clinical or human-service opportunities, especially if you're interested in helping people directly. Try volunteering or interning at places like senior centers, mental-health nonprofits, or hospitals. These roles help you practice communication, empathy, and teamwork, all of which are important in psychology related jobs.
Another option is to explore applied psychology areas. Many people with psychology degrees work in fields like human resources, marketing, user-experience research, or education. Additionally, you can look for internships with HR departments, training and development teams, career centers, or companies that conduct customer-experience or usability research.
Hope this helps. All the best.
One of the first types of opportunities to look for is research experience. Even if you don't think you want to become a researcher or go to graduate school yet, joining a psychology lab offers valuable skills.
You can also look for clinical or human-service opportunities, especially if you're interested in helping people directly. Try volunteering or interning at places like senior centers, mental-health nonprofits, or hospitals. These roles help you practice communication, empathy, and teamwork, all of which are important in psychology related jobs.
Another option is to explore applied psychology areas. Many people with psychology degrees work in fields like human resources, marketing, user-experience research, or education. Additionally, you can look for internships with HR departments, training and development teams, career centers, or companies that conduct customer-experience or usability research.
Hope this helps. All the best.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to know that you have interest in psychology.
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to psychology, e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Sports Psychologist, Human Resource specialist, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Counsellor, Social Worker, etc. You can find out more online
2. You find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to the alumni and seek guidance from professors
4. Identify the careers you have interest
5. Choose relevant subjects in the course
6. Explore any intern opportunities of the careers
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to psychology, e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Sports Psychologist, Human Resource specialist, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Counsellor, Social Worker, etc. You can find out more online
2. You find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to the alumni and seek guidance from professors
4. Identify the careers you have interest
5. Choose relevant subjects in the course
6. Explore any intern opportunities of the careers
Hope this helps! Good Luck!