Year One Declare a Major in Psychology and Explore Career Options Use the UGA Bulletin to find course descriptions and learn major options for Psychology Read the Career Center's "What Can I Do With A Major In...?" page for psychology majors to access resources, see employment data, and discover career options Visit the Career Center’s “Career Assessments” page and complete the free “O*Net Interest Profiler” and “TypeFocus” assessments to help explore your interests, values, and personality type Get Involved Find a mentor, using the UGA Mentor Program and sign up for a 15 – 30 minute Quick Chat Join a student organization Volunteer on campus or in the community Attend Career Center events and programs Ask about research opportunities with professors Get Experience Utilize Handshake for on-campus and off-campus part-time jobs and internships Shadow professionals through UGA’s “Intern for a Day” program Attend career fairs to chat with employers about opportunities Create a resume and seek feedback from Quinnica or a career consultant Year Two Develop Skills through Coursework and Explore Careers Consider options for minors, certificates, or Double Dawgs that would enhance your skillset Visit the Career Center’s “Career Outcomes” page to view data for UGA Psychology Majors Utilize the Career Center’s Professional Photo Booth drop-in hours to receive a free professional headshot to be used on your LinkedIn profile, website, portfolio, etc. Create a LinkedIn profile and start building your professional network Set up an informational interview with a professional in your career field of interest Stay Involved Deepen your connection with your current mentor or create a new connection with a mentor from the UGA Mentor Program by signing up for the 16-week mentorship option Build connections in your college by attending guest speaker talks and interacting with college personnel Deepen your involvement in clubs and/or student organizations Attend Career Center events and programs Ask about research opportunities with professors, join a research lab as a URA Broaden Experience Utilize Handshake and LinkedIn to apply for entry-level positions relevant to your major Consider Study Abroad or other experiential learning opportunities Ask people in your network and UGA career consultants about internship or part-time job opportunities Update your resume and create drafts for a personal statement and cover letter Year Three Employment Connect with Employers Access information on companies of interest through the “Vault” via the Career Center website Attend career fairs and company information sessions on campus Follow companies of interest and potential employers’ pages on social media (LinkedIn) Review relevant job ads on Handshake and LinkedIn, note the required and recommended qualifications and skills listed on these ads to further develop Deepen Experience Complete an internship or secure a career-related part-time job Gain leadership experience in your clubs and/or student organizations Deepen your connections in your college by attending guest speaker talks and interacting with club advisors Join local chapters of national organizations related to your chosen field or career path Graduate School Research Graduate Schools Attend UGA’s Graduate School Information Day View the “First Steps” to graduate school page on the Career Center website View the “Applying to Graduate & Professional School” page on the Career Center website Talk to professors and career consultants about your graduate school interests Find programs and labs doing interesting work, utilize your network and Career Center resources to establish a line of correspondence For Pre-Health Psychology Majors, access the Pre-Health eLC modules for additional resources Study for entrance exams and take practice tests Look at class profiles for information on currently admitted students Deepen Experience Complete an internship or secure a career-related part-time job Gain leadership experience in your clubs and/or student organizations Deepen your connections in your college by attending guest speaker talks and interacting with club advisors Join local chapters of national organizations related to your chosen field or career path Ask about research opportunities with professors, join a research lab as a URA Year Four Employment Begin the Job Search Participate in career fairs related to areas of interest Take advantage of on-campus interviewing to enhance your interview skills Research target salary ranges and make data-driven decisions about your job selections Complete the Career Outcomes Survey to update your post-grad status Leverage Experience Conduct a mock interview and continue to update your resume with a career consultant Seek positive and enthusiastic references from professors and supervisors from internship and part-time positions Give referees a copy of your resume and maintain your relationship with them Request LinkedIn recommendations and leverage your connections and network on the site Graduate School Apply to Graduate Schools Take entrance exams Seek positive and enthusiastic references from professors and supervisors from internship and part-time positions Request transcripts be sent to graduate programs Take advantage of on-campus interviewing to enhance your interview skills Have admission essays reviewed by the Writing Center and a career consultant Complete the Career Outcomes Survey to update your post-grad status Leverage Experience Conduct a mock interview and continue to update your resume with a career consultant Seek positive and enthusiastic references from professors and supervisors from internship and part-time positions Give referees a copy of your resume and maintain your relationship with them Request LinkedIn recommendations and leverage your connections and network on the site Quick Facts for Psychology Careers Clinical Psychology Mental Health Counseling Forensic Psychology Human Resources Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology Psychiatry School Counseling
