Alternative Options to Graduate School Presented By: The Psychology Peer Advisors

Jobs with a BA/BS in Psychology Rachel Browne Molly Rice

What are you looking for? http://www.onetonline.org/ CAP Advisor Online search Experience

Where to begin Focus your job search Think about your interests Research Location Top companies in the area you are applying Job Field Salary/benefits

Skills Employers Look For… Communication skills Teamwork skills Interpersonal skills Strong work ethic Analytical skills Critical Thinking

Preparation Resume Blanket Cover Letter (tailor it to each company that you apply for) References ASK FIRST!

Planning the Search Use your resources CAP Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook) Company Website Job Search Engines: Monster, Careerbuilder, Indeed Network, Network, Network

Next Steps… Apply everywhere (that match your set criteria from your job search) Interview Phone, in-person, lunch Prepare: review resume and cover letter/company, come prepared with questions to ask employer Dress for success Follow-up

Job Offer? YAY!!! Take your time deciding, look at comparable, location, salary, benefits, etc. Keep in mind it is your first job and you have to start somewhere

Gap Year Lindsey Boggess Brittany Cairns

What is a Gap Year? A period of time when students take a break from formal education to travel, volunteer, study, intern, or work. Gap year can be taken between high school graduation and starting college, during college, or between college and starting graduate school or a career.

5 reasons you shouldn’t go to Graduate School Reason #1: You just want to help people Reason #2: You can’t find a job Reason #3: It’s the next logical step Reason #4: Visions of riches Reason #5: You want to understand yourself. https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2012/11/right-path.aspx

Travel and Gain Experience ! International Internships Au Pair Holiday Visas Learn about different cultures and find your passion outside your comfort zone http://www.gapyear.com/jobs/internships/list

Summer Abroad Jobs Marketing and Sales? Try promotional representative Resort and night clubs Holiday Parks Au Pair Major International Business Companies Human Rights advocate promoters http://www.gapyear.com/jobs/summer-jobs/list

Internships Abroad Differentiate yourself from the crowd Can last from a few days to several months Travel expenses might be covered Variety of work experience Places you could work: Spain, South Africa, Italy, Hong Kong, Australia, etc. More information at www.gapyear.com

Other Internships Opportunities Local or Out of state internships Unpaid and paid opportunities Variety of fields of interest Summer 2014 Internships Deadlines Rolling basis www.internmatch.com

More information! www.GapYear.com www.GapWork.com www.GapYearJobs.com www.GapGuru.com Teach Abroad- GoAbroad.com Volunteer Abroad- GoAbroad.com

Teaching Experiences Tessa Wilklow

Teach in a low-income school 2 year commitment Summer training institute Teach summer school Work with experienced teachers Room and board provided Salary: $25,500-$51,000 High demand subjects Math/science, bilingual education, special education

Teach For America Locations Las Vegas Valley Oklahoma Detroit Memphis Mississippi

Volunteer in other countries Teaching and community projects Commitment: year, semester, or summer Recent college grads, professionals, teacher on sabbatical Age range: 18-73 Apply to specific country

Psychology is 5th top major Locations: Asia (3) Africa (4) Pacific Islands (3) Europe (1) Latin America (5) Funding: $1,250- $4,590 Some year-long programs are funded Psychology is 5th top major

Looking for individuals who: Located in DC Looking for individuals who: take ownership seek feedback embrace challenges connect with students Apply to specific program Complete 25 minute phone interview

Summer pre-service training Teaching and seminars start in the Fall Salary Competitive for the area Potential for 6 figures

City Year What you do: 10 month commitment Benefits: Focus on 3rd-9th grade One-on-one tutoring Encourage attendance, lead mentor groups Community products Instill youth leadership 10 month commitment Benefits: Stipend to cover living expenses Education award of $5,500 Defer student loans

City Year Locations

Volunteer Experiences Sean Ward

Peace Corps Helping people around the world Experience new cultures Understanding of America 27 months Many different work areas Many different locations http://www.peacecorps.gov/

Americorps Work in USA Meet country’s needs Many different opportunities Three different programs Americorps State and National Americorps VISTA Americorps NCCC www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Habitat for Humanity Build Homes for less fortunate Both nationally and internationally Long term programs Americorps http://www.habitat.org/us_volunteer_program http://www.habitat.org/ivp/

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