Entering the Career Marketplace:
A Look at Academic and Non-academic Careers in Psychology
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
George Washington University Marvin Center
Room 307-Kayser
Covered Topics Include:
Academic and Non-academic Careers: 1:15-2:15
What is the “right” professional path for you, and what does it take to land it? Expert panelists, who have taken various professional directions as psychologists, share their insights.
Publications versus Experience: 2:30-3:30
Psychologists are employed in a variety of academic and non-academic settings. How are publications versus varied work experiences viewed by potential employers in these varied workplace venues? Expert panelists share their insights with time for discussion and questions.
Wisdom from Successful Graduates: 3:30-4:15
They made it and are now starting their careers as psychologists. Just how did they do it? Recent graduates will discuss their road to a beginning career choice.
Finding Your Own Path: 4:30-5:00
So, what is it that YOU want to do? This session discusses how you should be true to yourself and how you should go on that self discovery trip to determine what you want to do in your career as a psychologist.
This workshop is FREE, however, please RSVP to Deborah McCall.
*Refreshments Will Be Provided*
Workshop Presented by
American Psychological Association Science Directorate &
George Washington University Psychology Department
