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

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

3. What are you looking for?
CAP
Advisor
Online search
Experience

4. 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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Gap Year
Lindsey Boggess
Brittany Cairns

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Travel and Gain Experience !
International Internships
Au Pair
Holiday Visas
Learn about different cultures and find your passion outside your comfort zone

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

18. Teaching Experiences
Tessa Wilklow

19. 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

20. Teach For America Locations
Las Vegas Valley
Oklahoma
Detroit
Memphis
Mississippi

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

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

25. 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

26. City Year Locations

27. Volunteer Experiences
Sean Ward

28. Peace Corps Helping people around the world Experience new cultures
Understanding of America
27 months
Many different work areas
Many different locations

29. Americorps Work in USA Meet country’s needs
Many different opportunities
Three different programs
Americorps State and National
Americorps VISTA
Americorps NCCC

30. Habitat for Humanity Build Homes for less fortunate
Both nationally and internationally
Long term programs
Americorps

31. Questions??