Please somebody help i wasn't sure what section this question should of been in but i need some experience in the field of psychology. Where should i work or go?
2006-10-05 12:22:39 · 8 answers · asked by Chaz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I know it's not psychology exactly, but you did say "related to". You could consider volunteering for Childline or The Samaritans. They give you counselling training and you talk to the callers. This would be a great way to improve your cv with some valid work experience.
2006-10-06 00:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Cazza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to get a job in the field without education. If you are looking for experience only (not money) volunteer. All psychiatric hospitals, medical hospitals, youth programs, domestic violence / sexual assault centers, etc. have volunteer programs. If you have a hard time finding something on your own talk to the counselors in your school's career center they can help set you up with an internship or service learning. Also most psychology programs require a practicum or internship to graduate. Talk the coordinator of the practicum for ideas. A lot of places do end up hiring their interns if they did a good job. If you are looking for a job look in the classifieds under mental health. Residential places are always looking for staff especially for evening and overnight shifts. These are usually programs for developmentally delayed people, mentally retarded, autistic, or juvenile justice facilities. Typically you have to start with the worst shifts until better shifts become available and you gain more experience.
2006-10-05 19:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teaching is a good way to get experience with psychology. You get to witness language acquisition in kids if you work with the young 'uns or in an international environment. How people learn and remember is also involved, and you get to experiment with different methods of teaching so that the kids understand and remember what you want to teach them. To be a Teaching Assistant you don't necessarily need experience/ qualifications, either. Have a look around!
2006-10-05 21:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Google and type in voluntary work (assuming it is voluntary work that you want to do ), and they have a whole list of voluntary organisations. You can fill out the application form on line and tell them what field of work you are interested in and they will match you with a suitable placement. Timebank.org.uk is good. That's how I got my work placement. As for where you should work, dip your feet in first as psychology can be very mentally challenging. Then if you get a taste for that you can move on to something else. Good luck.
2006-10-05 19:39:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a job that it not too much of a "burn out" situation. For example if you worked in a clinic that specialized in trauma, disaster victims or rape victims, you might or might not be able to take it. A "good" job might be working in a college counseling service, or working in a managed care facility.
2006-10-05 19:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A large local hospital might be able to help. Call the HR (Human Resourse/Personnel) department. We have such students where I work.
2006-10-05 19:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by dmh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Chaz, school is usually a good place to start.
2006-10-05 19:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by letem haveit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here.
2006-10-05 19:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋