
- 242 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Building Your Career in Psychology
About this book
Building Your Career in Psychology is a new practical, aspirational, and experiential book designed to help readers make informed decisions about their college, career, and life success.
The primary theme in this book is that psychological knowledge makes a difference in people's lives. Building on this theme, this book provides an empowered process for making the most of college and other career preparation experience, helping the reader to set the stage for academic, career, and life success. This book emphasizes academic skills, unwritten rules, career planning, and developing relationships – both professional and personal. Moreover, this book includes evidence-based career development content and exercises, as well as other resources to assist readers in discovering their own path to a meaningful career and life.
Highlights of this book include:
- Discussion of career options at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels
- Forms, handouts, and exercises (both basic and advanced) to facilitate deeper processing and application of content
- References and resources for further information
- Website with additional information, including instructor resources
- Recognition and respect for the diversity of people, their experiences, and paths
Featuring the best practices in facilitating career decision-making and planning, this book is a must read for undergraduate and graduate students in psychology courses as well as anyone interested in a career in psychology.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of boxes
- List of figures
- List of tables
- List of vignettes
- Preface
- Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Psychology and how it helps you reach your goals
- Part II Practical guidance, unwritten rules, and planning to reach your goals
- Part III The role of relationships in your educational and career success
- Part IV Career paths and options at different educational levels
- Appendices
- Index