The Great BeyondJobs, Resumes, Vitae, and much much more!

Agenda

Collect Term PapersFinal Exam Review / PrepPreparing for Psyc Jobs

◦Resumes / Vitae

Final Exam

Multiple choice◦18 APA◦8 psychological science◦5 career

Short Answer◦5 psych science

Essay◦1 psych science

Total 37 questions, 52 points possible

Resumes / C.V.s

Sells you and your skills.Keep your resume up to date

◦If you change jobs, update ◦Receive a certification, update◦Keep a record of jobs, dates, supervisors, and

contact information to help you fill out applications

Bring copies to conferences or other events where networking can take place

Keep several versions (themes)◦Different schools/jobs look for different skills and

abilities being highlighted

Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae

Resume◦Used in U.S. as default brief intro tool◦Shorter, more succinct overview of relevant

information◦Geared toward work experience and skills

CV◦Used in U.S. in academic/medical circles◦Longer, more comprehensive overview of

relevant (and maybe non-relevant) information◦Geared toward academic experience and

presentations / research

ResumesContent & Guidelines

Resume Outline

HeadingObjectiveEducationExperienceSkills

Resumes – Content (1 of 3)

Heading (your personal contact info)Objective

◦ Type of job you are looking for so the employer does not have to guess

◦ Should focus on how the employer can benefit from you not how you can benefit from the employer

◦ Can be a simple statement or a more detailed summary◦ Examples

Education◦ Reverse chronological order of academic training◦ Degree spelled out, major, institution, location, graduation

month & year◦ May include: GPA (min. 3.0), scholarship, academic distinctions,

etc.◦ No high school unless you attended a prestigious school◦ If you financed your education say so

Resumes – Content (2 of 3)

Experience (cont’d)◦Job title, employer, city, state, month & year or

just year of employment◦ Reverse chronological format or reordered chronological

format◦ Focus descriptions on what you accomplished & how you

made yourself valuable rather than your responsibilities◦Quantitative & qualitative information

Resumes – Content (3 of 3)

Experience (cont’d)◦ Employers will want to interview you if you can show that you have

done some of the following: Made or saved $ Saved time Made work easier Solved a specific problem Were more competitive Helped to build image, expand business Attracted new customers, retained existing customers Were innovative or took initiative Examples

Skills◦ Computer!!! Discuss the specific software packages and level of

familiarityOptional Categories

Resumes – Content

Optional Categories◦Activities/Interests◦Honors◦Course Projects◦Language Skills◦Publications, Research◦Professional Affiliations, Certificates◦Portfolio availability ◦Availability◦References◦Never include health, marital status, salary

requirements

Resumes - Guidelines

Must be FREE from typosMust be truthfulMust be no longer than one or two pages

in most cases

Proofread, revise, revise, proofread, revise, revise, revise, then send.

Curriculum VitaeContent and Guidelines

Curriculum Vitae - Purpose

A comprehensive listing of all academic work (teaching, research, etc.)

Shares your interests with potential employer◦Should be able to see parallel between

academic activities and stated interests

Curriculum Vitae - Outline

Contact InfoEducationAwards & HonorsEmployment HistoryTeaching ExperiencePublicationsPresentations (Papers/Posters)Professional Affiliations (optional)Community Service

Order varies, depending on job and experiences

CV – Content (1 of 2)

Contact InfoEducation: include degrees,

thesis/dissertation topics, and dates awarded in reverse chronological order

Awards & Honors◦Research Grants, Special recognitions, Patents,

etc. (keep at top if many)

CV – Content (2 of 2)

Employment History◦Professional work locations and experiences

Teaching (Courses Taught)◦Complete listing of courses taught in professional

experience (often separated into undergraduate and graduate)

Publications◦Complete listing

Presentations◦Complete listing

Professional Associations (include positions held)Community Service

UB Career Center

Located in the Student Center, 3rd Floor◦Career Advisors◦Interview Training/tips◦Mock Interviews◦Career Fairs◦Job Search◦Resume/Cover Letter Tips and Reviews◦Workshops/Skill Building◦http://ubalt.edu/downloads/psychology.pdf

Resources and General Career Guidance

Finding a Job

Be aware of what a job/career requires.◦Experience◦Degrees/Certifications◦General knowledge

Look for jobs of interest and see what employers are looking for in candidates.◦Is there anything you can be doing now to

prepare? (i.e. specific coursework)Know how long the hiring process takes.

◦Government jobs that require clearances can take up to a year to complete the hiring process.

◦Can you apply with a company/organization before graduation so you are not scrambling later?

Professional Memberships

There are advantages to joining professional groups as a student.◦Discounts on journals and free trade magazines◦Discounts on conference registration

Some Professional Psychology Orgs to look at:◦American Psychological Association◦Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology◦Eastern Psychological Association◦Association for Psychological Sciences

Networking

Professional Psychology Conventions/Conferences:◦APA = August 12-15, 2010; San Diego, CA◦EPA = March 10-13, 2011; Cambridge, MA◦SIOP = April 8-10, 2010; Atlanta, GA◦APS = May 27-30, 2010; Boston, MA

Go to Psi Chi sponsored eventsGo to UB sponsored eventsGo to open events at other local

universities (Speakers, career fairs, etc.)

Conferences

Presentations of research and current issues

Workshop/Training opportunitiesSpeakers (typically experts in the field/key

researchers)Panel DiscussionsNetworkingVendors/PublishersStudent Research/Presentations

Internships

Test the water before you dive in.Many internships are unpaid; however:

◦You gain experience◦You make connections in the working world◦Sometimes there exists the opportunity for

employment upon graduationUtilize the Career Center, MonsterJobs,

Career Builder, etc., to find internships.Check with your advisor for credit

possibilities.

Research

Participate in departmental research as a research subject.◦http://ubalt.sona-systems.com

If you really want to do research, find a professor whose work you may be interested in.◦There may be possibilities to assist on research

projects.

PSYC 490 Senior Project in Psychology◦Don’t wait until your senior semester to start

thinking about your project.

Psi Chi – International Honor Society of Psychology

Contacts/Officers:◦Cindy Mason, President◦Krissa Jackson, Vice President◦Christian Gruhler, Secretary◦Alex Mattern-Roggelin, Treasurer◦Janet Yun, Ph.D., Advisor

Get involved! ◦If not in Psi Chi, join other student organizations

or student government

GREs

General vs. Subject Exam◦Some schools only require the General exam,

others require both exams.General

◦Sections: Verbal Reasoning (800), Quantitative Reasoning(800), Analytical Writing (5x 2 essays)

Subject: Psychology◦Sections: Experimental, Social, “Other”

Get a study guide (with a CD if possible)◦Princeton, Kaplan, Barrons

Go to www.gre.org for more information◦Testing sites, dates and times, online practice

exams, prep classes, and more.

Applying to Grad School

Review the admission requirements thoroughly.◦Letters of recommendations

Provide with writers plenty of time and pertinent information to write their letters.

◦GREs◦Transcripts◦Essays

No two essays are the same, you may have to write several different essays for each school.

◦Resumes

Applying to Grad School

Know who is doing research, at which university.◦If you have a particular career/research interest

look for schools with professors that have similar interests.

◦Familiarize yourself with their work, you may be asked how your research goals fit into their current research.

Figure out if the program fits you and your goals.

Stay Informed

Stay current with subjects of interest◦Use student memberships to subscribe to

journals in your area of interest◦Conduct periodic literature searches

Follow the news◦Distinguish between research hype and truth◦Be aware of what the general public is being

told about our discipline◦Be aware of the issues relating to our

government and mental health care Keep-up with APA Manual changes

Example Objectives

A challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunity for growth.

Bachelor’s degree candidate seeking to contribute to your organization in a communications related position.

Entry level position in writing or editing.

<<<Back

Work History ExamplesResponsibilities included implementation of policies

and procedures, training of new employees, interfacing with subordinates and vendors.

OR Worked with staff and vendors to increase product turnover by 15% and sales by 23%. Trained 14 new employees, 5 of whom were rapidly promoted

OR Honored with President’s Award, reserved for the top 5% of associates among 700 representatives <<< Back

Example CVs

http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/cla_downloads/FARLEYVita.pdf

http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/cla_downloads/BATESVita.pdf

http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/cla_downloads/YUNVita.pdf

Class ActivityResume Evaluation and Critique

http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/Resume%20Writing.pdf