The portable PhD : taking your psychology career beyond academia /
Thanks to your graduate training in psychology you have the skills to do great work in fields such as public policy, education, healthcare and business. But to make a successful transition from academia into non academic employment, the right mindset is essential. Some of your skills are easy to �...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
American Psychological Association,
[2020]
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| Summary: | Thanks to your graduate training in psychology you have the skills to do great work in fields such as public policy, education, healthcare and business. But to make a successful transition from academia into non academic employment, the right mindset is essential. Some of your skills are easy to 'package' and translate into various job contexts, others less so. In this guidebook, you'll explore common unspoken assumptions and attitudes in academia, and use them to prepare for different work cultures. You will also learn to ask questions that will help you build your network as you identify a career path that matches your interests. Each chapter in this book offers tips and key terms for navigating various kinds of employment, as well as simple action steps for communicating your scientific skills and demonstrating to employers how you can fill specific needs in their organizations. This guide will give you the confidence and the plan you need to take your doctoral degree anywhere you wish. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 181 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-170) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781433831256 1433831252 |