Entry-Level Careers for Psychology Majors

Entry-Level Careers for Psychology Majors

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The field of psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors and graduate programs at many colleges and universities nationwide.

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Graduates just entering the job market might not realize that employers in many different fields either welcome or actively

recruit psychology majors, but, even so, a wide range of careers are available to anyone with a keen interest in the

human mind.

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Counseling is a term that encompasses a broad spectrum of jobs and work environments.

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A recently-graduated psychology student might be able to find work as an academic advisor or college counselor, advising new students on the best classes to take or how best to navigate the challenges of the college environment.

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College enrollments are rising across the nation, so this is a job that promises to be in high demand for some time.

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Another popular entry-level psychology-related job is as a career and placement counselor.

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Being able to match job seekers with career positions demands good people skills and, fortunately for psychology majors, insight into how people think and act.

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The business world is also a source of entry-level jobs for psychology majors, especially graduates interested in human resources, advertising and marketing.

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Companies of all sizes need human-resources specialists to assist in hiring, retention and negotiating conflicts between employees.

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Entry-level positions in marketing and advertising reward those interested in the psychology of buying and selling and how consumers come to identify with and choose particular products.

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Psychology majors may also be able to find entry-level work in the technology and design fields.

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An entry-level position at a computer company or design firm might entail running focus groups, helping to design evaluation programs for new products or even writing marketing materials or user manuals.

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The insights psychology gives to those who study it are valuable in any situation, entry-level job or not, where people have to relate to one another.

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