Psychology-Careers.orgGuide to Online Career Resources for Psychologists
Since psychology is such a large field, you will find that there is an almost overwhelming amount information on the web for you to sift through. Here at psychology-careers.org we have pulled together a list of useful resources for you to browse through as you consider your career path. We hope that they are helpful guides to your career search.
American Psychological Association The APA is the largest association of psychologists in the world. Their website provides information for the general public as well as useful information for aspiring psychologists. At the APA website you’ll find links to all sorts of useful information regarding careers such as job postings, resources for early career psychologists, training for professionals, and much more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics The BLS has an entire occupational handbook dedicated to the psychology profession. At this website you’ll find pertinent information concerning the many career opportunities in psychology. Aside from this page dedicated to a general overview of the psychology profession, there are links at the bottom of the page to in-depth web pages covering specific fields within psychology.
National Association of School Psychologists The go-to resource for anyone who is interesting in training as a school psychologists. There are a lot of steps to becoming a school psychologists; consult the resources at NASP to make sure you have all the necessary information concerning schooling, training, and licensure. Check out their career center page and browse job postings, post your resume, and become a member of the NASP.
University of Northern Illinois Career Page UNI has assembled a very informative page for their undergraduate psychology majors. It is definitely worthwhile to anyone seeking information about a career in psychology. Includes lots of great articles about the different types of jobs available, getting a head start on your career, and tips on getting a job.
Association for Psychological Science A great resource for those interested in teaching in any branch of psychology. There are numerous resources to be explored here and they are conveniently divided into sections by field. Many of the resources are concerned with teaching psychology, but plenty will be relevant to anyone who just wants more information on a specific area of practice.
The Encyclopedia of Psychology This encyclopedia is maintained by the department of psychology at Jacksonville State University. They have compiled many resources about any of the aspects of psychology you may be interested in learning more about. In particular, the have a great list of links to career resources.