Graduate psychology studies open doors

• The skills students develop in graduate psychology programs align with skills valued in job markets, as demonstrated in an analysis of job ads posted on the PsycCareers job board. Leadership, cultural awareness, teamwork, and communication top the list as the most sought-after skills by employers.¹1
• Where skills differ between the two education levels, doctoral-level graduates have more clinical and research skills, while master’s graduates have a broad set of skills. Doctoral grads rank higher on skills such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological evaluations. Master’s graduates rank higher on public speaking, leadership, and management.²
• Understanding these skills can help job-seekers to translate their graduate level work into language easily understood by potential employers on resumes, job applications, and cover letters.

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