Published: August 2008 Pages: 200
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 vacancies