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October 28, 2014 at 2:45 pm

Career Corner: Strategies Course for Psychology Majors

By Jessie Carter
Assistant Director, Career & Leadership Development Center for the College of Arts & Sciences

Attention Psychology Seniors!

Jessie Carter

Jessie Carter

Are you graduating at the end of this year and are in the market to secure a job? Consider adding Career Strategies for Psychology Majors (PSY4930, Section 129) to your schedule. This one-credit hour course will meet on Tuesdays from 11 to 12 p.m. in the Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center (366 Baker Center). I will be leading this course.

This course is designed specifically to assist psychology majors with the transition from college to a career. You will receive assistance in developing a customized resume and cover letter; utilize job search tools, including Bobcat CareerLink, to apply to at least one professional position of interest; conduct an informational interview with a professional in your ideal career; participate in a mock interview; and refine your social media presence. This course offers you practical assignments that will help you navigate the job search process, with the ultimate goal of preparing you for a successful transition to life after college.

Food For Thought…

Chart Goals to Create a Road Map to Your Success: Read how to 1) Set a stretch goal. 2) Set immediate goals. 3) Pick intermediate goals.

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