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How to Make Your Dream Career a Reality
December 27, 2012 by William Frierson
It is probably true that every person would love to begin his or her career in their dream job. The reality is you may not, but that does not mean you won’t get it eventually. The following post offers tips to make your dream career come true.Sitting in class each semester, it’s easy to imagine what your dream job looks like. You’re in the midst of learning all sorts of great things about your career options and gaining the knowledge and specialized skills you’ll need to succeed. Unfortunately, enthusiasm can sometimes lead to an inflated view of what to expect after graduation.
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How to Flunk an Interview and Drive your Career Services Advisor Crazy
December 03, 2012 by William FriersonNot showing up at a scheduled event with your school’s career service office without contacting them is a bad sign for future interview opportunities. In the following post, learn why this isn’t a good idea and what you should do about it.Want to drive a Career Services professional crazy? Just register for workshops – and then don’t show up. This is easily the most frequent complaint at any industry gathering. Many of my peers see “no-shows” as exhibiting a lack of respect or entitlement. But I see it in a different way – I see it as a sign of impending interview failure.
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How to Flunk an Interview and Drive your Career Services Advisor Crazy
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8 College Degrees with the Worst Return on Investment
July 24, 2012 by William FriersonWhat’s more expensive than going to college? Until recently, the answer was easy: not going to college. Numerous studies over the years have shown that individuals with college degrees significantly out-earn those with high school degrees by $1 million or more over the course of a lifetime.
But as the cost of education increases faster than inflation and the economy remains relatively weak, people are beginning to question how they spend their education dollars. As student loans hit the $1 trillion mark and more and more graduates are faced with years of paying staggering monthly payments, many are starting to ask themselves, “Is it worth it?”
While there’s no doubt that a college degree increases earning power and broadens opportunities, today’s high cost of education means it makes sense to more carefully consider which degree you earn. When it comes to return on investment (ROI), not all degrees are considered equal. This article exposes eight college degrees with poor ROI. Continue Reading
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Interview with a Psychologist
February 09, 2012 by William FriersonI am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the social services industry for 25 years. Specifically, I have worked for school districts, university counseling centers, the justice system (county and state detention centers and juvenile hall) and in private practice. Continue Reading
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Professional (not really) Guidance in the Search for Entry-Level Jobs in Psychology
August 15, 2006 by whitney dSo you want to pick people‚Äôs brains eh? Well, since you‚Äôre looking for entry-level jobs in psychology, you‚Äôre definitely not qualified (I’m joking of course), so let‚Äôs take it one step at a time. I think that psychology.about.com is a good place to start, provides a nice brief summary of the types of jobs available to the person looking for entry-level jobs in psychology. Basically someone right out of undergrad without the professional degrees and so honing those research skills, interpersonal skills and writing skills can open up a lot of jobs such as a library assistant, probation officer, business manager, case worker, or in sales, marketing, case management, and government welfare protection agencies. The list seems endless, a nice beginning to the entry-level job search.
Looking at a nice breakdown of entry-level jobs in psychology is a good idea as well. There are certain jobs in business, social services and an apparently miscellaneous category. It is definitely worth looking into for all you psychology majors out there.
Next try listening to some professional advice. I found a website (www.psychwww.com/careers), a pretty random website that actually had helpful links on it. There is advice and direction provided for all psychology aspirers, not just the entry-level job in psychology seeker. Links tailored to exploring careers with the same skills and abilities a student in psychology might have, entry-level jobs, graduate school advice and job searching resources. There is a nice timeline available, so those of you whom have not graduated yet, look into this right now.
