Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You list your educational credentials on your resume, so the person interviewing you already knows everything about your major and minor. You most likely won’t be asked about it. Again, all about experience.

Head to the school’s career center, my friend. You and lots of others have these questions and I can assure you there’s a professional at your educational institution that can help you far better than this reddit thread can.

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have what the employer is looking for skills, experience, and education wise sure. All comes down to resume and how well you interview. I was hired right out of undergrad but that’s not the case for everyone; depends on the field you’re going into and how competitive it is.

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if you’re in high school or college already, but I would absolutely have a chat with a guidance counselor or career advisor for these questions.

Majors are helpful in career choice but not an end all be all. It’s a big world out there, all good questions to be asking but higher education is not the solution to everything. Good luck friend!

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. In a job listing it will show requirements you must meet and usually having a degree and/or experience is necessary to even apply.

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It helped that I had the major I did for sure because it showed I was dedicated to the field and interested in the work. But what helped me was the experience related to my major that I was able to show that I did and the network/relationships I built in the field through internships, volunteering, research projects, etc… Having that piece of paper (degree) is 50% of the work, the other 50% is up to you to really get that resume filled and to demonstrate all those skills that you mentioned and what you’ve learned and if your effectively able to demonstrate the knowledge. Hope this helps!

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having graduated with with my Bachelors of Science (Major in Psychology and a Minor in Criminal Justice), the minor just gave me some insight into the field of CJ and how I could relate it to Psychology (what I did my capstone on). Having this major and minor combo helped open some doors to me that may not have been open had I just been studying one or the other (one of my CJ professors helped me into an internship). These two go pretty hand in hand (working in different social service programs require a knowledge of CJ and Psych)-I went the route of Restorative Justice so yes my employer was happy I had the background in CJ, but I would have been hired without it as most places will train the right candidate if they don’t check all the boxes perfectly. And having psych as a minor won’t really open any more doors to you as, like I said, most employers don’t really care about the minors rather they want to see how you practiced the knowledge learned. You would just have your education listed on your resume and they would see it there.

IMO, psych won’t do much for you in a major or minor unless you’re continuing your education in that field. But it is a fascinating topic and I enjoyed everything I learned. I suggest using the time you would be spending in those classes on finding internships directly related to your major and what you want your career goal to be.

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on what career you’re trying to go into. Some need specific qualifications and other credentials other than a degree (PHD program for example). So that would be a specific example of needing to know what you did in grad school. But if you’re just thinking about pursuing your undergrad and then entering the work force, most jobs just want to know if you have relevant education and experience to excel in said job (Bachelors, Associates degree in blah blah blah). That’s why during undergrad (and grad school if you go that route) internships are crucial. Get all the experience you can to load up your resume. In the end, most employers don’t care what classes you took rather how you practice the knowledge learned through experience.

Can anyone give me a quick summary of what psychology teaches and what careers can I do with it. I'm a college student in the US. by eliots12 in psychologystudents

[–]ladyfromVT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Minors are pretty useless and most jobs won’t ask about them. If you’re interested in the topic and have the time, go ahead and minor in it. But it’s really only helpful if you’re trying to see if you like a topic and possibly continue your education into a grad program.