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Psychology

Industry Areas

Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.

Industry Areas for Psychology
Industry|Employers
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Human Services

Federal government including Departments of:
Health and Human Services Justice
Veterans Affairs
State government including:
Departments of Human Services
Departments of Mental Health
Departments of Justice
Community mental health centers
State psychiatric hospitals
Facilities for individuals with intellectual impairments
Boards of probation and parole
Local government
Senior citizens’ centers
Nursing homes
Social service/nonprofit organizations
Religiously-affiliated service organizations
Hospitals/healthcare providers
Private psychiatric facilities
Outpatient clinics
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
College and university counseling centers and career centers
Pain clinics
Rehabilitation facilities
Testing centers
Private practice

Direct Care:
Counseling
Psychotherapy
Applied Behavior Analysis
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Case Management
Mental Health Services
Physical Health and Wellness
Crisis Work
Rehabilitation Services
Performance Enhancement
Testing/Assessment
Law Enforcement
Administration:
Advocacy
Programming
Community Relations
Management
Development/Fund Raising
Grant Writing
strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatrist
Bloomberg Institute, Psychiatrist
Private Practice, Psychiatrist
Behavioral Health and Education Specialists, Inc., Psychiatrist
Loyola University Medical Center, Genetic Counselor
The Cradle, Counselor
Spectrum Youth Service, Counselor
Atlanta Psychiatric Hospital, Expressive Therapist
Rogers Memorial Hospital, Child & Family Therapist
DWB Human Services Inc, Clinical Psychologist

Research

Federal, state and local government agencies
National headquarters of non-profit organizations
Universities and colleges
Market research firms
Market research departments of consumer goods and manufacturing firms
Private research organizations
Consulting firms

Social Research
Market Research
Data Analysis
Testing/Test Development
Experimental Psychology
Flexibility
Cross functional teamwork
Analytical ability
Communication skills
Time and project management
Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles)
Sports Data Research LLC, Partner and Research Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Health System, Clinical HIV Research
CNA Corporation, Senior Research Scientist

Education

Public and private K-12 schools
Colleges and universities
Government agencies
Federal Trio programs, e.g. Upward Bound, Talent Search
Nonprofit organizations, e.g. Project Grad
College prep programs

Teaching
Adult Learning/Community Instruction
Information/Library Science
Higher Education:
Admissions
Financial Aid
Academic Advising
Development
Alumni Affairs
International Education and Study Abroad
Career Services
Residence Life
Student Activities and Greek Life
Orientation
Leadership
Multicultural Affairs
Recreational Sports
K-12:  
Coordination
public speaking
critical thinking
writing
social perceptiveness
complex problem solving.
Higher Ed:
Research
Writing
critical thinking
judgment and decision making
presentations
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Assistant Professor
Le-Sueur Henderson High School, Guidance Counselor
Indianapolis Public Schools, School Counselor
College Counseling Associates, Counselor
Cornell University - CAPS, Counselor/Therapist
Parkway School District, Director of Special Services
Glenview School District, Special Ed Teacher

Human Resources

Large companies
Government agencies
Staffing and employment services
Large non-profit organizations
Hospitals
Educational institutions

Employment and Recruitment
Selection
Labor Relations
Compensation and Benefits
Organizational Development
Training
strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Aon Hewitt, Benefits Service Manager

Public & Social Policy

Legislative, executive, or judicial officials
National, state, or local government
Political action committees
Political parties
Campaigns: national, state, or local
Industrial, educational, and public interest groups
Lobbying organizations
Large business firms

Elected or Appointed Leadership
Campaign Management
Staff Administration
Special Interest Advocacy
Political Advising
Lobbying
Administrative
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Writing Skills
Active Learning
American Psychological Association, Senior Policy Advisor
U.S. Senate Budget Committee, Health and Social Policy Legislative Assistant

Marketing & Market Research

Large corporations
Marketing research firms
Management consulting firms
Software and technology companies
Advertising and public relations firms
Public institutions concerning health, education, and transportation
Nonprofit organizations

Data Collection:
Primary
Secondary
Field Service
Survey Research
Data Analysis
Evaluation Design
Forecasting
Reporting
Project Management
Management
Advertisers
Researchers
Public relations professionals
Media planners
Distributors
Sales consultants
Customer service professionals
Problem-solving
Innovation and creativity
Critical thinking
Communication (verbal and written)
Presentation skills
Teamwork and leadership
Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects
Adaptability and flexibility
Progressive Insurance, Manager, Brand Marketing Strategy
Starcom MediaVest Group, Junior Research Analyst
Anthem Marketing Solutions, Analytics Manager

Advertising

Consulting firms
Software and technology companies
Advertising and public relations firms
Corporate advertising departments
Digital/interactive agencies
Publishers
Large corporations
Marketing research firms

Advertisers
Researchers
Public relations professionals
Media planners
Account managers
Sales consultants
Creative Services
Problem-solving
Innovation and creativity
Critical thinking
Communication (verbal and written)
Presentation skills
Teamwork and leadership
Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects
Adaptability and flexibility
Acento Advertising, Lead Strategist
Amazon Media Group, Advertising Sales Account Manager

Law

Law firms
Federal, state and local government
Corporations
Nonprofit and public interest organizations
Legal aid societies
Private practice
Colleges and universities

Prosecution
Defense
Contractual
Corporate
Nonprofit or Public Interest
Government
Mediation
Lobbying
Law Assistance
Administrative
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Writing Skills
Active Learning
Weil, Gotshal, Manges LLP, Associate

Nonprofit

Local and national nonprofit agencies
Foundations
Charitable organizations
Trade or professional associations
Special interest groups
Labor unions
Libraries
Museums
Historic sites/historical societies
Research organizations and think tanks
Educational institutions

Administration
Management
Public Relations
Fund Raising/Development
Policy Analysis
Research
Grant Writing
Direct Service
Advocacy
Volunteer Coordination
Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness                       
Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause
Little City Foundation, Resource Coordinator

 

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Healthcare Services (16%)
  • Education (14%)
  • Research (12%)
  • Media and Communication (8%)
  • Community and Social Services (7%)

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