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Author(s): Matthew McDonald, Susmita Das
ISBN(s): 9780335222223, 0335222226
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 1.02 MB
Year: 2008
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0335222226 
ISBN 13: 9780335222223
Author: Matthew Mcdonald, Susmita Das

Whether you are planning to pursue a career within the psychology profession or wondering how best to apply the skills you have gained during your psychology studies to another vocation, this practical book will help you to explore the many avenues open to you. Based on a survey of over 400 UK psychology graduates, What to do with your Psychology Degree provides real life information on some of the many occupations and careers open to psychology graduates, ranging from jobs in health, therapy and education to private sector roles in marketing, public relations or the media. By encouraging readers to think laterally about their transferable skills, the authors outline 60 career profiles that are directly and indirectly related to the discipline of psychology. For each occupation the book outlines: The main tasks and challenges involved Personality attributes that are suited to the job Skills needed Further training and qualifications that may be required Voluntary work placement, part-time, and casual job opportunities Links to websites with further information including current vacanciesFor any psychology graduate, this book is the most practical resource available on career choices; whether you are embarking on your first job or looking for a change of career, this book is essential reading.

What to do with your psychology degree 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction

  • What kind of work is right for you?

  • How to get your ideal job and be successful at it

  • What employers are looking for in a potential employee

  • How to market yourself to get your ideal job

  • How to use this book

2. Occupations in Mental Health and Therapy

  • Mental health worker

  • Counselling psychologist

  • Tutor for autistic children

  • Assistant psychologist

  • Clinical psychologist

  • Forensic psychologist

  • Mental health care assistant

  • Counsellor/psychotherapist

  • School counsellor

  • Creative arts therapist

  • Neuropsychologist

  • Occupational therapist

  • Graduate primary care mental health worker

Case Studies

  • Catherine Farr, Forensic Psychologist

  • Alison Roberts, Graduate Primary Care Mental Health Worker

3. Occupations in the Community

  • Social worker

  • Floating support officer

  • Helpline officer

  • Learning disability support worker

  • Health psychologist

  • Housing adviser

  • Volunteer centre officer

  • Mediation officer for young people at risk of homelessness

  • Connexions personal adviser

  • Employment adviser

  • Probation officer

  • Welfare rights officer

  • Youth worker

  • Drug and alcohol adviser

  • Police officer

  • Mental health and well-being adviser

  • Mental health policy officer

Case Studies

  • Rachael Maslen, Mediation Officer

  • Brian Hancock, Police Officer

4. Occupations in Education

  • Special needs teacher’s assistant

  • Special educational needs teacher

  • School teacher

  • University lecturer in psychology

  • Educational psychologist

  • Sport and exercise psychologist

  • Research assistant/officer (psychology)

  • Outdoor education instructor

  • Basic skills and IT teacher in a specialist college

Case Studies

  • Sam Coster, Research Fellow

  • Jenny Morgan, Basic Skills Teacher

5. Occupations in Organisations and the Private Sector

  • Human resources officer

  • Equality and diversity officer

  • Training and development officer

  • Health and safety adviser

  • Occupational psychologist

  • Public relations officer

  • Fund raising officer

  • Market researcher

  • Recruitment consultant

  • Careers adviser

  • Sales executive

  • Events manager

  • Science writer/journalist

  • Web designer

  • Information analyst

  • Human–computer interaction consultant (ergonomist, human factors)

  • Advertising media planner

  • Social researcher

  • Information officer

  • Life coach

  • Consumer psychologist

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