When it comes to deciding what to do with your Psychology degree once you graduate might be hard for some. There are so many different options to choose from and directions that one can go in. Some may choose to become a social worker, while other chose to go to medical school to be a psychiatrist, or anything in between. American Psychological Association, wrote an article to help navigate the journey through career hunting.
Psychology today created a Career Personality and Aptitude Test, to help lead those who are struggling to find the right career. After taking the test you learn your strengths and weaknesses and what career fields would best suit you to be successful. While, this test is not a fortune teller, it can help provide some insight to what your future career might hold.
The University of Queensland produced a video to extend their knowledge on the career hunt in Psychology. The video shows future Psychologists what it looks like to obtain a degree in Psychology, as well as a more in depth look into what each of these professions include.
If cracking a book is the best way for you to learn about a career in Psychology then Career Paths in Psychology, written by Robert J. Sternberg would be a great place to start. Robert obtained his Bachelors from Yale and his PhD from Standford. Holding 3 honorary doctorates and working as a Dean at several different top Universities in the Psychology department, this book will provide a unique look into what a Psychology career can look like outside of being a therapist or researcher.
A blog called 7 Career Paths for Psychology, written by “Molly” provides 7 common career fields for a Psychology major. In her blog, Molly provides a financial outlook for each specific career. In her blog, Molly explains how popular a degree is Psychology is and even states that it is ranked top 10 as a college major.
Whether you decide to become a therapist, psychiatrist, or use your Psychology degree in a field of research, one is bound to find endless success. Psychology is a fantastic major to pursue, as the job force can always use a unique perspective on consumers, clients, and business.