I have a 4 year psych degree and still no job?

Question

I graduated in 2006 and have put in lots of resumes and applications. I can't even get an interview? I've gotten my resume did by a professional, moved to a bigger city... Any ideas?

Answer 1

1. Pray.
2. Apply at state/federal agencies.
3. Move to Alabama; the jobs here are plentiful and the cost-of-living is relatively low...compared to other cities.
4. Pray.

Answer 2

I would imagine there are many like you. You just not have come across them. Maybe you may need to take any job that pays the rent and get your masters. There is so much competition out there. Getting a resume done by a professional does not always mean it is the right fit for you. To much information bores them, to little does not peak there interest. What stands out on your resume? Look at it as if you were in HR a read it cold. Would you want to call this person or just do the standard thanks but no thanks. Ask people you have befriended in your new city to read it, what do they think? You have not explored all your options. Maybe google the question "why is my resume getting no action, or a question asked in another way. Or ask in google examples of good and bad resumes

Answer 3

I'm not intending to be mean here - I'm really truly not.

"I've gotten my resume did by a professional"

If your resume, cover letters, or interviews use that sort of vernacular English, then that is probably a big part of your difficulty.

Make sure that the language you are communicating in represents your knowledge and ability. Grammar such as this indicates to an employer that you do not have one of the skills most rate as highly desirable; the ability to communicate well orally and in writing.

Make sure your cover letters and resume are tweaked for every application you make. Have someone you trust read over them before you submit.

Then, identify the job market you want to be in and just apply. If ten applications don't result in an interview then analyze your application, there's a problem in it. It doesn't hurt to have a human resources professional look at your application process and help you.

Good luck.

Answer 4

1st: Check your grammar- make sure you don't tell people you got your resume "did". Your resume will be tossed just because of that.

2nd: In order to have any kind of a job in the psych field, you need to have at least a masters degree, most positions prefer a PhD. Everybody and their brother has a psych degree (including me and I'm not even in that field). You need to have more schooling to be competitive.

Answer 5

Like I said in my previous post...you need to make your degree work for you.

You may not find a job in Psychology right away after you graduate. You are going to have to look around, keep applying, and take on a different job for a while until you are able to find the right fit for you.

Having a degree in Psychology doesn't guarantee you a job anywhere. It is merely a tool to help qualify you for a wider variety of jobs out there.

Keep looking for the job that you want. But, don't be too proud to take a different job while you are waiting...you gotta pay the bills somehow.

Answer 6

Go to grad school. When I was in HS I went on vacation with my family and at the time I was thinking about phych as a major in college. I was talking with my dad about it at the market and the cashier in line, Connie, whose name I still remember because of this, said, "Oh, I have my degree in psychology!" From that day on whenever I talked about it my dad would say "Do you want to be like Connie?!" So all in all, for most jobs related to psych like counseling and such you need a master's degree otherwise you are likely to end up like Connie.

Answer 7

Child protective services, juvenile probation, correctional facilities..but your English skills aren't very strong from looking at the way you worded this post. You should take some more classes to improve this so when you do get an interview you don't blow it and are able to communicate in a way that reflects your education.

Answer 8

Keep trying for jobs, but getting a degree in Psychology won't do it. You'll need extra courses and an advanced degree unless you want to work for the county as a therapist or deal with foster kids. Good luck.

Answer 9

Psych degree? Does this mean you are a doctor? If so put a shingle and have the sessions in your front room. Offer to help if AA or Narcotics Anonymous. They can always use the help and sometimes you can even get a steady client.

Answer 10

Do you have experience? Try volunteering somewhere where you can use your skills. Maybe you're reaching for a job that's out of your reach at the moment. Start small. Work your way up.