March 2009| Vol. 7 No. 2
COVER PACKAGE: Worldly psychologists
Michael Patterson found his dream job abroad. Here's how you can, too.
- Global researchers
Overseas academic positions can give you a chance to expand your experiences personally and professionally.
- International practitioners
What does it take to practice psychology abroad? Cultural competence is always in demand; educational requirements vary widely.
CAREER CENTER
Oral exam prepMany states require that psychologists pass an oral exam to get a license to practice. What should you expect?
Finding an affirming fitTo determine if a future job or internship will be welcoming, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students must sometimes do a little detective work.
Working outside the ivory towerFor research-oriented students, applied psychology jobs are an increasingly attractive option.
CLASS ACT
A cross-cultural communicatorArmed with a Fulbright scholarship, Daniel Nead is seeking to understand how trauma affects deaf people worldwide.
DEGREE IN SIGHT
Settle your scoreDon't let a poor GRE score undermine your academic career.
Doctoral detoursEarly career psychologists sound off on the pros and cons of taking time away from graduate school.
The art of graphicsMake your paper shine with charts, graphs and other visuals.
