Sample Jobs for a Developmental Psychology Major:
Community and Social Services:
Social Worker
Program Director
Volunteer Coordinator
Residential Care:
For developmentally delayed
For delinquents
For the elderly
Education:
Child care worker
Peace Corps
Teacher
Professor
Teacher's Aide
School Psychologist
These are just a
sampling of "relevant" jobs to a developmental psychology major.
Many psychology majors also do quite well in other fields such as business,
finance, and computer-related fields due to their broad studies and research
practices.
Along with the major growth and change the internet has experienced in recent years, the ways to "get a job" have also changed greatly. Ten years ago, it was unheard of to find a job online; now many people, including students, have found success finding a career through this type of job search. Below are some (of many) net resources that you can use to further your search. Good luck!
APA Monitor: 'Classified
ads' link lists position openings by state for psychologists.
APS Employment Bulletin:
Browse job listings from the American Psychological Society or
search by state.
Academic Position Network:
Postings of positions available at institutions of higher education, including
faculty, professional staff, administrative, graduate
fellowships and assistantships, and post-doctoral
positions.
Career Mosaic:
Chronicle
of Higher Education: Job listings for academic positions across
the nation.
College Grad Job Hunter:
JobTrak for Students and Alumni:
JobWeb: "Linking jobs, job-seekers,
and job-search information." Search for federal jobs, internships,
and co-op opportunities.
Positions in Psychology:
An international listing of jobs in pschology (based in Australia) and
counseling.
Updated daily.
Tips and other resources:
Bachelor's
level jobs:
Basic information
about psychology as a career:
Career
and Exploration Guidance Library: No job ads, but good descriptions
of what various
occupations are like and what kinds of training/education
they require.
Advice on Letters of
Recommendation:
Online Career Center:
Graduate Record Examination and Test-Taking
Additional Information for Psychology Students
Finding Careers
with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Nonacademic Careers in Psychology: (From the APA)
Tip Sheets
for Psychology Students: (From Psych Web)
Test your resume savvy:
The IUS Placement
office:
The IUS Office of career services and placement, located in the university center between the bookstore and cafeteria, is an excellent resource for students and graduates at indiana university southeast. The services they offer can be used by a student of any class standing. Job referrals and placement are, however, reserved for students of junior, senior or alumni status.
For a small fee (ten dollars at this time) a student can:
* obtain a resume program
* get help in writing his or her resume
* Have that resume critiqued by one of the professionals at the Office
* be placed into a database that matches employers with future employees
by the criteria both have specified
* be referred to and then placed in a job.
Once registered
in the database, a student or alumni can check current job listings through
the office by visiting the placement office at:
IUS Office of Career Services
UC 008
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-2275
Again, they are
located in the University Center between the bookstore and cafeteria.
In the near future, you will also be able to check job listings on-line
from your home or computer classroom. Jobs range from temporary and
part-time to internships to full-time career opportunities.
Career Services and Placement Links:
Mission
Statement: View the goals of the office of career services and
placement.
Events,
Workshops and Happenings Calendar: For information on job fairs
and on-campus recruiting
dates.
Services
for students and alumni: Several links to explore regarding -----
Meet the Staff
members and view their personal homepages.
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