Career Pathways in Psychology

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Questions and Answers

Which profession focuses primarily on the psychological challenges faced by individuals in the workplace?

Counselling psychologist

Forensic psychologist

Clinical psychologist

Occupational psychologist (correct)

Which skill set is most crucial for a forensic psychologist?

Creative problem-solving skills

Understanding criminal behavior and legal processes (correct)

Physical fitness and endurance

Financial management expertise

What is a primary responsibility of a health psychologist?

Performing psychological assessments in the criminal justice system

Designing policies to improve public health (correct)

Conducting therapy for mental disorders

Evaluating psychological development in children

Which of the following is NOT a common career path directly related to a psychology degree?

Financial advisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Trait and Factor Theory in career development?

To match personal traits with job factors for satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of psychologist primarily helps clients address emotional challenges through talk therapy?

Clinical psychologist Signup and view all the answers

Which role focuses specifically on the psychological development and learning processes of children?

Educational psychologist Signup and view all the answers

Considering a psychology career, which factor is least likely to directly influence job satisfaction according to Trait and Factor Theory?

Negotiating a high salary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the initial step in determining a suitable career path?

Reflecting on personal traits and skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant benefit of engaging in work experience according to the content?

It helps develop skills and assess fit for the field Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools can assist individuals in exploring suitable career options?

Personality questionnaires and psychometric testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of valuable career insights?

Online application systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a key essential for developing psychology-related skills in different activities?

Developing transferable skills Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is NOT suggested for understanding your career traits and preferences?

Evaluating pay scales for different positions Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does networking with people in your field provide?

It helps evaluate whether the job aligns with personal interests Signup and view all the answers

What process should follow after gaining understanding of personal traits?

Determining a reasonable match between traits and job factors Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is most important for resolving workplace conflicts?

Listening Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of Careers Connect?

Offering career advice and guidance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by Careers Connect?

Housing assistance Signup and view all the answers

In problem solving, which element would be considered essential for understanding stakeholders' views?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

For gaining insight into different industries, which component is crucial?

External company visits Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is particularly important for assessing performance in the workplace?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of communication is key for clarity in professional settings?

Active Listening Signup and view all the answers

When preparing for a career fair, what strategy should be prioritized?

Networking Skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of skills development workshops?

To improve job-seeking skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ethics in data collection within a professional environment?

To maintain confidentiality and integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of feedback is most effective for motivation?

Constructive feedback Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1

This course focuses on career pathways for psychology
Psychology jobs include diverse options like forensic, health, clinical, sport & exercise, neuro, counselling and occupational psychology, as well as academia, research and teaching.
Students can further explore these options by researching specific roles like clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health, occupational, and sport & exercise psychologists.

Task 1: Research

Students are tasked with researching one of seven psychology roles: clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health, occupational, and sport & exercise psychology.
They need to create a 1-minute pitch summarizing the role's responsibilities and entry requirements.

What Can You Do With A Psychology Degree?

Graduates can pursue various psychology-related jobs, such as clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, educational psychologists, and forensic psychologists, amongst others, further education, teaching, high-intensity therapy.
Related roles, requiring a psychology degree, include advice workers, careers advisors, counsellors, education consultants, human resources officers, life coaches, market researchers, mediators, neuroscientists, play therapists, policy officers, psychotherapists, and social researchers.

Which Other Fields Like Applicants With Psychology Degrees?

The presentation raises questions about other fields that a psychology degree can prepare someone for.

Psychology Outcomes After Graduation

Outcomes 15 months post-graduation include employment in various sectors.
Typical employment post graduation include: arts/design/media, marketing/PR/sales, business/HR/finance, science, welfare/housing.
Other professional jobs after graduation include those in education, engineering, and legal sectors.

Thinking About Your Career

Reflect on interests, activities that energize and drain you, client groups, team work and leadership, and creativity.

How Do You Work Out What You Want To Do?

Trait and factor theory (Parsons 1909) proposes aligning personal traits with job characteristics to maximize satisfaction.
This process involves understanding personal traits, job requirements, and matching the two.

Let's Put That Into Some Simple Steps...

Outline steps to take in pursuing a career by exploring and understanding oneself, through research, and through making matches.

Where Do You Start - Reflection

Try career planner tools or personality questionnaires and psychometric testing to gain a stronger understanding of career interests.
Use student stories to learn from past experiences.

Where Do You Start - Talk To People

Participate in career appointments; this will help in understanding career paths.
Engage with professionals in your field of interest to learn about their career paths.
Work experience is essential to evaluate if a career path is a suitable fit.

What Can You Start Doing Now? Developing Your Skills

Begin cultivating transferable skills now since they can often be applied to psychology roles.

Transferable Skills

Transferable skills are key in various psychology roles and can include general, interpersonal and management skills, IT, communication and clerical skills.

A Student Has Been Working as a Maths Tutor for GCSE Students

Reflecting on the role of a maths tutor, identify potentially relevant psychology skills the student may have developed.

The roles of various skills like communication, patience, empathy, adaptability, active listening, problem-solving, motivation, assessment, and feedback are emphasised on the slide.
Additional relevant skills included cultural sensitivity, data collection and ethic considerations and time management.

Careers Connect

The presentation promotes Careers Connect, enabling students to book appointments with specialists, and job/internship opportunities.

What Do We Do?

The presentation outlines the support available for students to prepare for the job market, including career advice, workshops, engagement with employers, networking, guest speakers, mentorship, internship opportunities and curriculum-based learning.

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Description

Explore the diverse career options available in psychology through this quiz. Students will research specific psychology roles and summarize their key responsibilities and entry requirements, providing insight into various pathways one can pursue with a psychology degree.