Careers in Psychology

Opportunities in a Changing World

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• Chapter 1 has been reorganized and now includes coverage of degrees in psychology, transferrable skills and psychological literacy, a new self-assessment, and a new exercise using o*net to find careers, and more.
• Chapter 2 contains new coverage of the APA Goals for Psychology Education, the value of research experience in psychology, internship experiences, a new exercise on acquiring skills and experiences, and more.
• Many new bachelor's and graduate-level positions as well as career opportunities have been added throughout looking at fields like Data Architect, Market Research Manager, User Experience Strategist, and many, many more.
• Chapter 13 now contains updated coverage of the use of social media in your job hunt, new résumé and interview tips, and a new exercise on résumé preparation.
• Chapter 15 has entirely new sections on the cost and affordability of graduate study, preparing for the demands of graduate study, selecting graduate programs, and participating in video interviews. GRE stats and formats have been updated, and there is a new exercise on creating your personal timeline for applying to graduate school.

KEY FEATURES:

• Introduces students to the wide range of possible undergraduate- and graduate-level careers in psychology with a focus on psychological literacy and its value across many career fields.
• Appropriate for a range of students, including prospective and declared psychology majors.
• Helps students to tailor their psychology degree by adding courses and experiences to round out their preparation and enhance their marketability for their chosen career.