Carol Williams-Nickelson

This updated edition provides doctoral‑level psychology students with all of the resources they need to successfully navigate new and modified procedures in the internship application process.

Suggestions on how to deal with complaints about graduate programs, including meeting with your advisor or a university ombudsman.

This book offers superb expert guidance on graduate study in psychology, specifically tailored for international students.

Outgoing Associate Executive Director Carol Williams-Nickelson describes her career with APAGS.

Deciding whether to go to graduate school commencement is a personal decision.

Information about APAGS, including career preparation, community, and advocacy.

Often overlooked is the important role peer mentors can play in helping you navigate the complex graduate school application and entrance process, and in offering insider tips and guidance throughout the multifaceted sequence of steps involved in earning an advanced degree in psychology.

Tips to aid you in giving a polished and successful presentation in any venue. These suggestions will help you leave a positive impression with your audience, build your skills and enhance your reputation.

Ten years after graduation, women earn only 69 percent of men's salaries, have less authority than men and make fewer hiring and termination decisions.

A good reputation is not something that is achieved overnight; it is the product of consistent behavior over time. It is earned by honoring your obligations, communicating professionally, and other behaviors.

Tips on helpful and harmful interview behaviors, including how to interview strategically and write clearly.

APAGS members receive benefits and access to information that is essential for students to make the most of their graduate school experience. APAGS advocates for quality education and training, and excellent career preparation.

The American Psychological Association recommends that for admission to licensure applicants demonstrate that they have completed a sequential, organized, supervised professional experience equivalent to two years of full-time training that can be completed prior or subsequent to the granting of the doctoral degree.

Roadblocks to completing your dissertation include not carefully selecting your committee members, not understanding the university's requirements, not knowing when you're finished, and not taking time for yourself.

Besides a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and specific qualifications, your curriculum vitae may be the critical document in your marketing materials.

To avoid overcommitment, take control and make good choices about your schedule.

With increasing numbers of men taking on child-care responsibilities while balancing homelife, academics and a budding career, the interplay of work and family continues to be the primary struggle for many.

Knowing the data in psychology and keeping on top of market trends will help you develop a stronger hand for negotiating a salary that matches your ambitions and your ability to produce. There are three steps to successful negotiations.

Women are underrepresented in high-level and visible leadership roles, and there is a lack of diversity in these positions.

Tips for interviewing for internships, like interview formats, preparation and delivery.

The term networking has become somewhat cliche, but now more than ever, the ability to build and maintain relationships, showcase your skills and be a reliable resource and support to others can make or break a career.

Communication roadblocks to explaining graduate school in psychology to your family and how to broaden your support network.

What to do about a bad supervisors, such as realize you're not alone, seek diversity and acknowledge your limitations.

Allowing time for self-care-in spite of looming deadlines and other responsibilities-creates balance and fosters success. You don't achieve balance by trying to juggle more.

Discusses the marketplace for psychology graduates.