Psychology LinkedIn Profile Assignment

Areas

Employers

Strategies

Human Services

Counseling, Advocacy, Human Health Services

· Federal Government depts of Health & Human Services, Veterans’ Administration, and Justice

· State Govt depts of Human Services, Mental Health, and Mental Retardation, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, facilities for the mentally retarded, and probation/parole depts

· Local Government: senior citizens’ centers

· Non-profit organizations such as United Way, Goodwill Industries, Boys and Girls Club, and YWCA/YMCA

· Obtain essential practical experience such as residence hall adviser or camp counselor

· Enroll in an internship or practicum

· Perform volunteer services such as Special Olympics, Big Brother/Sister, or crisis hotline

· Learn foreign language for multi-cultural clients

· Become familiar with government hiring procedures

· Be willing to relocate

· Be prepared to obtain a masters degree for more substantive counseling work

Administration

· Federal, state, and local governments

· National headquarters and local branches of non-profit organizations

· Consider a business double major or minor

· Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration

· Need masters in health care administration for advancement

Community Relations

· Federal, state, and local governments

· Local branches of non-profit organizations

· Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration

· Gain knowledge of community problems and govt resources

Program Development

· Federal, state, and local governments

· Headquarters and branches of non-profit organizations

· Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration

· Obtain graduate degree for advancement

Research

· Federal government, especially Dept of Health & Human Services and National Institute of Education

· National headquarters of non-profit organizations

· Develop strong quantitative, statistical, and research skills

· Obtain graduate degree for advancement

Human Resources

Employment & Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation & Benefits

· Human resources (personnel) departments of companies

· Government personnel agencies and departments

· Employment agencies

· Acquire related experiences such as a residence hall adviser, new student orientation leader, admissions office tour guide/recruiter, or member of committee that make policy, settle disputes, or adjudicate cases

Public Relations

Research, Programming, Fundraising, Writing & Editing, Special Events, Media Placement, Public Speaking

· Public relations and advertising firms

· Companies with in-house PR depts

· Trade associations

· Federal, state and local government

· Colleges and universities

· Non-profit organizations

· Develop strong writing and speaking skills

· Obtain related experiences with campus newspaper, TV, or radio, Admissions office tour guide or recruiter, Student activities office planning

· Serve as a fundraiser or political canvasser

· Find internship through Public Relations Society of America

Advertising

Creative, Media, Account Services, or Research

· Advertising agencies

· Companies with in-house advertising agencies or depts

· Obtain experience with campus TV, radio, or newspaper

· Work with a student-run business

· Find an internship with a market research firm or a member of the American Advertising Federation

· Develop a portfolio for a creative position

· Business minor or double major for Account Services jobs

Market Research

· Market research firms

· Market research depts of consumer goods manufacturing firms

· Develop strong math/statistic skills

· Become involved in the American Marketing Association

· Obtain a part-time or summer job with a market research firm (see Marketing Services in the Yellow Pages), perform a Business Dept. practicum, become a reporter for campus newspaper, serve as a canvasser/phone interviewer for a charity or political campaign

Teaching

· Public and private schools

· Obtain a teaching certificate for public school positions

· Seek guidance from the Education Dept in your school

· Volunteer as a tutor

Retails and Sales

· All major retail firms including pharmaceuticals, specialty, variety, and department store chains

· Wholesalers, manufacturers, insurance companies, and real estate companies

· Obtain related sales experiences with part-time or summer retail job or work with campus newspaper or yearbook

· Secure leadership position in campus organization

· Perform an internship with a retail store