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Psychology careers are varied and interesting and if you are thinking of pursuing a career in psychology, you
should know that today’s job market is very competitive. As a student you will want to consider an area of the
profession where the demand is high. Although salaries vary across the country, the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistic indicates that there will be fasterthanaverage job growth in the field of psychology in years to come.
Here are some psychology careers to consider:
Career counselors help people make career choices by using interest inventories, personality tests and other
means of assessment. They begin by considering their clients’ interests, skills, education and personality traits to
determine careers that would make a good fit. They also provide assistance with skill development,resumes,
interview techniques, finding job openings and coping with stress at work.
A school psychologist works in an educational environment and helps students cope with their academic, social
and emotional difficulties. Since the interest in children’s mental health has increased, the demand for qualified
professionals is far greater than the number of suitable applicants, so the need is considerable.
Genetics counselors provide families and couples with information related to genetic disorders, while usually
holding an undergraduate degree in a related field. They are generally part of a team made up of medical
professionals who provide support and guidance to those who have someone in the family with a genetic order, or
who are concerned about passing one on to their children.
A forensic psychologist applies psychological principles to the areas of law and criminal investigation. This
interesting career choice has considerable potential for growth, and it involves working with other authorities to
evaluate insurance claims, settle childcustody disputes and intervene where child abuse is suspected.Forensic
psychologists also evaluate criminals before and during trials.
Skilled in determining how people and technology interact, engineering psychologists assist in designing and
improving technology, work settings, living environments and consumer products. They are often part of a team,
and while many work in an academic setting, salaries are generally higher in the private sector.
A clinical psychologist evaluates, diagnoses and treats clients with psychological disorders, and they can be
found in mental health clinics, hospitals or private practice. In the field of psychology it is the largest
employment area, a PhD degree is a prerequisite, and most states require an internship of at least a year.
Psychology careers in sports focus on factors related to athletics including performance, motivation, and sports
related injuries. Sports psychologists can be found in sports centers, universities, research facilities, hospitals and
clinics. Their aim is to use sports as a means of improving clients’ mental and physical health, along with their
athletic performance,
An industrialorganizational (IO) psychologist is concerned with workplace behavior, with the emphasis on
increasing employee productivity and choosing workers who are bestsuited to fill particular positions. Some in
this field evaluate and train a company’s employees while others work with job candidates, and those who have a
doctorate in IO commend the highest salaries and are in greater demand than those with a master’s degree.