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Getting A Job
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Overview
Talk about resumes and interviews
Intro to Clinical/Counseling psychology
Case Studies What can you do with a B.A. and graduate
degrees?
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What are employers looking for?
Reading and Writing Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Career-Related Work Experience Data Analysis Skills
Computer Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Locating a Job?
Think in terms of skills rather than job titles.
Go to career centers for help.
Read local newspapers and online sites for jobads.
Go to companys HR webpage
Talk to friends and family.
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Resume/Vita
Summary of your education, skills, and work
experience
FIRST CONTACT!
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Types of Resumes
Chronological
Functional
Either type- everything should be PERFECT!
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References
People who can comment on your ability to
do the job you are applying for
Professional/L
eadership abilities
Ask them before the employer calls
Ask them if they can give you a good
recommendation
Give them materials
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Cover Letters
Concise letter that introduces your resume
Include:1. Which job youre applying for and possibly
where you heard about it
2. Interests in the position- WHY?3. What you can offer them that is unique
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Preparing for Interviews
Communicate your strengths and make sure theyfit with the job description
DO RESEARCH!1. What is the size of the organization and its
projection for growth?
2. What services, training, products do they offer?
3. What is their competition?
4. What is recent news?
5. Ask knowledgeable questions that relate to the
above.
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Clinical/Counseling Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
Integration of science, theory, and practice to
explain, predict, and alleviate psychological
problems and distress
Promote health and life satisfaction
Skills acquire during training: Assessment, Diagnoses, Interventions,
Treatments, Research, Ethics
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Employment Options
Private Practice (40%)
Universities (19%)
Hospitals (9%) Community Health Centers (8%)
Medical Schools (9%)
VA (3%)
Other (Correctional facilities, child and familyservices, rehab centers) (11%)
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Case Study 1: Dr. Crowell
B.A. in Spanish Boise State
M.A. in Applied Linguistics UCLA
Ph.D. in Psychology - UW
Research is focused on mechanisms
underlying risk for suicide and severe
psychopathology among intentionallyself-injuring adolescents
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Case Study 2: Dr. Mendle
B.A. in Psychology Amherst College
*Worked in Publishing for 3 years
M.A. in Psychology UVA
Ph.D. in Psychology - UVA
Research investigates the mechanisms by which
normal developmental processes go awry, particularly
concentrating on pubertal development, and why it may
hold more resonance and present more of a stumbling block
for some children compared to others.
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Case Study 2: Dr. Mendle
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Case Study 3: Dr. Clerkin
B.A. in Psychology Northwestern
M.A. in Psychology UVA
Ph.D. in Psychology UVAPost-doctoral Training- Brown Univ.
Research is on Body Dysmorphic
Disorder, examining the relationshipbetween facial perception and
cognitive factors among individuals
with a variety of body image concerns.
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What can you do that is similar
without a PhD?
Marriage and family therapy (MFT)
Licensed professional counselor (LPC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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What can you do with a B.A.?
Human Services Worker paraprofessionalrole to support psychologists on staff
Social Worker
More opportunities with masters
Will have to meet licensing requirements
Substance Abuse Counselor
Also requires certification
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What can you do with a graduate
degree?
Find one of MANY programs that is best fit foryour interests:
What are clinical vs. counseling programs? Whatis a combined program?
Which degree is right for you: PhD or PsyD?
How do you get licensed after graduation? Are there other practice-related issues that you
should be aware of?