How to Turn Your Skill Set Into a Bigger Paycheck
How Did You Get That Job?
November 2019
Psychologists worldwide earn great incomes and get satisfaction without ever treating patients or stepping foot in the clinical space. Corporate America needs the knowledge and insights of psychologists to better inform and deliver accurate ideas to their customers and shareholders. Your knowledge is valuable and in demand, but it can be challenging to know where to find the jobs and how to express your real value.
Learning objectives
In this presentation you’ll learn how to:
- Design and present your true skill sets to secure jobs others can’t find.
- Demonstrate your skills in the science of psychology to deliver value to a company.
- Use the correct resume and interview vocabulary to align with the industry and job you are pursuing.
- Do research to advance your knowledge and odds of getting an offer you deserve.
- Discover the great career opportunities that are rarely posted on job boards.
- Understand what really creates intense satisfaction in your life and how to direct that energy into a career path.
This program does not offer CE credit.
Presenter
Russ Riendeau, PhD
An award-winning executive search professional, with more than 30 years of experience placing thousands of business professionals in new careers. Riendeau has leveraged his psychology degree and business experience in writing books, composing music, TEDx Talks, radio show co-host, artist/sculptor, aviator, and recognized keynote speaker.
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