What kind of job can a person with a BA in psychology get?

Answer 1

hmmmmmmmmmmmm, I have a ba in Soci--and I was useless until I went back to college and got needed diploma in what I do now.

So, go with an organization with room to grow--big companies always need people to do grunge work. Its crappy work but look for companies that offer either in-house or they will pay for education to their employees. As well, ask about the turnover of their employees--you don't want a place that is 4 to 1 hired--that is for every 1 person, they lose 4.

So search around & apply to one or several. Plus don't expect a HUGE job right away, when I first graduated I did data entry (blech) but hey, it was a paycheque & it paid for my apt.

Now 7 years later, I'm much higher up & do a completly differnt job but one of the first places was a company that paid for most of my retraining.

Answer 2

I'm going to assume you're a semi-recent grad. I also had a BS in psych. Here are my suggestions.

- Like the other poster said, look at companies that are just looking for people with degrees, regardless of degree. With a little luck, you can get a good gig.

- Go to grad school. This is what I did. I went and got an MBA. Now I'm no genius, so my school isn't some powerhouse program, but the degree opened many, many doors. And the amount of money I could command from employers lept up as well. Psych actually compliments business very nicely since so much has to do with the way people behave and perceive things.

- Or you could go back to school for Psych. My recommendation is if you do this, your goal should be to get a PhD or a PsyD (if clincial is your thing). Not to sure what you can do with a Master's in Psych. I've seen successes and failures.

- Go into business for yourself. I know this guy who started up a pet toy factory and is making a killing. I know, easier said then done.

- Get some low paying job, pay your rent, and just keep plowing forward until something clicks. I did that for about 3 years. Believe me, I wish I had been more focused for a bunch of reasons, but you know I had some good times along the way, so it wasn't all bad.

Good luck!

Answer 3

besides teaching u can work in any established company as a consultant in psychology.