I need benefits and I have very limited experience.
2007-03-27 04:48:46 · 7 answers · asked by kel_230 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Degree holders in Psychology does good in managerial positions since they are very people oriented and possess good communication skills. Also, they are suitable in Human Resources/Personnel Department since they stand as the mediator between the conceptual skilled workers from the technical skilled workers.
Also, they can be Psychometricians, conducting tests for new applicants. They are also suitable in Recruitment wherein they can easily assess a candidate suited for the position. Training is also a good place for a Psychology degree holder since they are creative and are into finding the needs of a worker which can be of good use to those conducting trainings or workshops for employees.
In the educational setting, Psychology graduates can be a guidance counselor for preschoola nd elementary students. Although pursuing this career means that they need to take up Masters in Guidance and Counseling to be very effective. They can also be educators. All they need is to take up units in education and they are off to go.
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2007-03-27 06:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by coolblueacid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could potentially work in a research lab. For example, I graduated with my BA in Psychology last May. I had worked in a lab doing an independent study while in undergrad and though I want to go to grad school, I knew that I didn't want to go immediately. I had mentioned this to my mentors from the project, and they offered me a job for after graduation to work as a research assistant. It doesn't pay super well, but I do have benefits and it does give you more experience.
This is a prime type of job especially if you want to go to grad school, but want time off first.
I plan on working here until the summer of '08, so that would have given me 2 years experience working. We're actually currently looking to replace another research assistant who is leaving at the end of the month. So there are things that are open.
2007-03-27 11:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by nc_strawberry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You definitely need a Master's or a Doctorate to do anything in psychology (and make a decent living). A bachelor's degree in psychology qualifies a person to assist psychologists and other professionals in community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation offices, and correctional programs; to work as research or administrative assistants; and to take jobs as trainees in government or business. However, without additional academic training, their advancement opportunities in psychology are severely limited.
2007-03-27 15:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by psychgrad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your degree would be perceived as quite valuable by an employer who wants to hire for a position in supervisory management, sales, marketing or human resources. The reason is that you will be perceived as someone who understands people and human nature. People skills are very much in demand, and always have been. They are essential for interacting successfully with others. Once you "learn the business" you will be ready to have an impact.
The only exception would be professional areas, such as engineering, law, medicine, etc. These require highly specialized and technical knowledge...a degree in this areas.
2007-03-27 11:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our human resources manager had a BA in psychology.
To correct "love" , you actually need a master's degree to be an educational counselor. Otherwise, i'd be applying for that job now :)
2007-03-27 11:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Education counsellor.
2007-03-27 11:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by Bright 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
manage a McDonalds or Burger King
2007-03-27 11:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ed 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋