November 2014 | gradPSYCH

Vol. 12 No. 4
November 2014 gradPSYCH

On the Cover: Stand up for yourself

  • Stand up for yourself

    Students can struggle with finding their assertiveness 'sweet spot': Some may be too brash, while others are too passive.

If you don't get a position in the internship match, take time to grieve and use the extra year to fine-tune your skills.

Features

What should you do if you don't match?

Internship match stats are getting better, but inevitably some highly qualified students won't get the internships they want. Here's how to move on.

Advocate for more internships

Here's how you can be an agent of change in ending the internship shortage.

Should you get business training?

As businesses place greater value on interpersonal relationships and evidence-based organizational strategies, professionals with training in psychology and business are in demand.

A business psychologist

Carmen Tanner, PhD, explores the intersections of psychology and finance.

The lifelong benefits of mentoring

Developing these professional relationships can be life-changing. Here's how to find one and why they are so important.

Speak out for psychology

Here's a step-by-step guide for doing your part, even if you don't have much extra time to spare.

Sneaky savings

Little tricks can make a big difference when it comes to saving money in graduate school.

Art plays a part

Graduate students discuss how painting, photography and other media have influenced their psychology work.

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