Careers in Psychology (Presentation)

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CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY28 April 2010

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY I CAREERS CENTRE I PSYCHE

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 1David Burrows,B. Arts III (majoring in Psychology and Government)

President of Psyche


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INTRODUCTIONS

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Careers in Psychology is jointly coordinated by:

Sadhana RajuManager of Teaching Quality and OutreachSchool of Psychology

Barbara MackieCareer Development Officer, Careers Centre

David Burrows

President of Psyche

GUEST SPEAKERS

Dr Blake HamiltonClinical Psychologist & Research Associate

Rebecca Mallia-BlancoActing Regional Manager and Psychologist/Rehabilitation Consultant

Tamara CakmanConsultant, Page Personnel

Ms Despina Sfakinos

PhD Student, Job Capacity Assessor/Psychologist at Centrelink

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PROGRAM

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Close6:30

Barbara Mackie

Career DevelopmentOfficer, Careers Centre

Summary

3 Top Tips from each speaker

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Dr Blake HamiltonRebecca Mallia-BlancoTamara CakmanDespina Sfakinos

Panel of Speakers

Introductions

Set questions

Q & A from audience

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Sadhana RajuSchool of Psychology

Overview of Careers in Psychology5:15

David BurrowsPresident of Psyche

Welcome and Introductions5:05

CAREERS CENTRE

Extensive Jobs Database:subscribe to Job Alert

Careers Fairs

Career Workshops

Employer Information Sessions on campus

Information about Graduate Programs

Careers Resource Centre(Monday Friday: 9 am to 5 pm)

Individual consultations withCareer Development Officers

Careers in Psychology handout

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FREE SERVICES

Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Buildingsydney.edu.au/careers


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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

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www.careerfaqs.com.au ($) www.graduatecareers.com.au (free)

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Semester Two

Seminar on the new national regulations for the registration of Psychologists

Simon Milton, Professional OfficerNSW Psychologist Registration Board

www.psychologyboard.gov.au

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SYDNEYTALENT

sydney.edu.au/sydneytalent

SydneyTalent connects students with opportunities for paidemployment and work-related development.

A diverse range of course-related employment options

Enhance your work place skills through learning and developmentprograms. All registered students have access to the WorkReadyEssentials Workshops

Available to all students

Flexible working hours

SEEK OPPORTUNITIES

OVERVIEW OF CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY 2Sadhana Raju, Manager of Teaching Quality and OutreachSchool of Psychology


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PICK THE PSYCHOLOGIST

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PSYCHOLOGIST?

The term psychologist

Provisional registration requires

- 4 year APAC accredited sequence of study in psychology

Full registration requires

- An additional two years of supervised training:

- in an accredited postgraduate degree or

- whilst employed under the supervision of a registered psychologist or

- in an accredited supervision program provided by a private college

Registration as a psychologist will be overseen by Psychology Board ofAustralia from July 1st, 2010.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Dependent on your interests and your qualifications

- Major in psychology

- Fourth year in psychology

- Professional postgraduate coursework

- Postgraduate research

NOT EVERYONE PROCEEDS TO FOURTH YEAR PSYCHOLOGY

Display knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, theoreticalperspectives, and empirical findings in psychological research.

Understand and evaluate basic research methods used in psychology,including research design, data analysis and interpretation, and theappropriate use of technologies.

Respect and use critical and creative thinking, sceptical inquiry, and thescientific approach to solve problems related to thought and behaviour.

Value empirical evidence; act ethically and professionally; and understandthe complexity of socio-cultural and international diversity.

Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

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Advertising

Careers counsellor

Correctional service

Child welfare

Health promotions

Managementconsultant

Occupational health &safety

Market & social research

Marketing

Journalism

Public relations

Recruitment

Social research

Public health

Human Resources

JOBS

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JOBS

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JOBS

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JOBS

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CAREER OPPORTUNTIES WITH A FOURTH YEAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

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General roles such as those listed in previous slides, PLUS:

Basic Research in Psychology

- Including neuroscience, cognitive science

Applied Research and Social Policy e.g.

- Educational Methods

- Health Promotion, Psycho-oncology

- Traffic Accident Research

- Criminology

Eligibility for provisional registration

Eligibility to enrol in postgraduate study in Psychology- Professional coursework degrees (clinical, organisational, forensic etc)


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JOBS

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JOBS

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

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Clinical Psychology

School Counselling

Forensic Psychology

Organisational Psychology

JOBS

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JOBS

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JOBS

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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH

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High level research in private or public sectors

Academia


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JOBS

Dr Don WeatherburnDirector of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

Dr Soames JobDirector, Centre for Road Safety, RTA

Dr Tasha Prabhakar

Vice President of Playgroup NSW Inc; Board Director of YHA NSW Ltd

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ACADEMIA

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SALARY INFORMATION

Source: www.gradsonline.com.au

The data currently displayed are derived from the2007GraduateDestination Survey of graduates who completed their courses in 2006.

Each year in April and October, Graduate Careers Australia surveysuniversity graduates as part of the Australian Graduate Survey (AGS).

The salary figures are national averages

We suggest you do further research about salary information by checkingjob vacancy advertisements in the general press, on seek.com and on

www.psychxchange.com.au

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SALARY INFORMATION

Salary

Median salary $43,000

In full time employment 88.2%

Top 3 occupations

Clerical & Administrative Worker 22.2 %

Social Professional 19.0 %

Business, Information, Marketing Professional 18.4 %

What do Psychology graduates do after finishing their courses?

Working 88.2%

Searching 21.1%

Studying 41.8%

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BACHELOR DEGREE


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SALARY INFORMATION

Salary

Median salary $59,000

In full time employment 92%

Top 3 occupations

Social Professional 64.7%

Other 7.7%

Business, Information, Marketing Professional 6.8%

What do Psychology graduates do after finishing their courses? Working 92.0%

Searching 8.0%

Studying 3.1%

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MASTERS DEGREE (coursework)

SUMMARY

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Psychology is a diverse discipline

Broad range of opportunities

Dependent on your interests and your qualifications

- Major in Psychology

- Fourth year in Psychology

- Professional postgraduate coursework

- Postgraduate research


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THE PANEL 3Hosted by Sadhana Raju, Manager of Teaching Quality and OutreachSchool of Psychology

THE PANEL




Ms Despina Sfakinos

PhD Student, Job Capacity Assessor/Psychologist at Centrelink

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DR BLAKE HAMILTON

Clinical Psychologist & Research Associateheadspace MCSH & Lifestyle Clinic UNSW

DCP/MSc (Syd), PG Dip (Child and Adolescent Psychology) UWS,PG Dip Comm. (Human Resource Management) UNSW,

BSc (Psychology) UNSW

Blake is a clinical psychologist and researcher working at headspace Macarthur, Campbelltown andSouthern Highlands and the Fatigue Clinic based at the Lifestyle Clinic at the University of New SouthWales. He is also a consultant clinical psychologist for the Centre for Corporate Health. His interestsinclude psychological treatment of fatigue syndromes, young peoples mental health; particularly earlydetection, assessment, and intervention, and medico-legal assessment of psychological disorders. In 2005he was awarded a NSW Institute of Psychiatry research fellowship and in 2008 he completed doctor ofclinical psychology and Master of Science degrees with a thesis titled Detection of at-risk mental states for

psychosis in young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people (DARMSPA). He has completed psychiatricresearch work for health services and universities in Sydney and London and was recently electedpresident of the University of Sydney Psychology Alumni Association.

Email: [email protected]

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REBECCA MALLIA-BLANCO

Acting Regional Manager and Psychologist/Rehabilitation ConsultantSpecialist Services Unit (SSU) Parramatta at Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS)

Australia

Private Practitioner at Paradigm Shift Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma of Science (Psychology) USYD, BA (Psychology & Philosophy) UNSW

Rebecca has worked in psychological testing for recruitment purposes for Hudson where she developedassessment centre models for Westpac for national recruitment of all positions both volume and individualrecruitment. Since leaving Hudson, Rebecca has applied organisational psychology skills to VocationalRehabilitation. She specialises in assisting clients with brain injury and/or mental health conditions to returnto previous employment or secure new suitable employment based on their new capabilities. Rebecca is asenior rehabilitation consultant with a team of 11 health professionals from all disciplines and at present is

acting Regional Manager at Parramatta overseeing the strategic management of the region. Rebecca isalso doing some private practice work under her company Paradigm Shift Psychology.


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TAMARA CAKMAN

Consultant, Page Personnel

BA (Industrial and Organisational Psychology), University of Canterbury NZ

B Commerce (HRM), University of Canterbury NZ

Tamara studied Psychology at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and majored in Industrial andOrganisational Psychology. She supplemented this degree with a degree in Commerce majoring in HRManagement. After graduating at the end of 2008 Tamara came to Sydney and is currently working atMichael Page International as a Recruitment Consultant in Finance. She has been working here for the

past 6 months and attained the role through an internal referral. Tamara was always planning on movinginto Human Resources as this was the area of her Psychology degree she enjoyed the most.


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DESPINA SFAKINOS

Job Capacity Assessor/Psychologist at Centrelink

Currently completing PhD (University of Sydney),BA (majoring in Psychology) Hons (University of Adelaide)

PhD topic: The relationship between self-awareness,personality and leadership performance

Despina completed her degree and honours at the University of Adelaide in 2000. After completion of herhonours she went to Japan and taught English in a variety of contexts for a period of almost six years.Upon her return from Japan she commenced a PhD at the University of Sydney and soon after beganundertaking the process for registration as a psychologist. She became a registered psychologist in August2009. She is currently working one day a week for Centrelink as a Job Capacity Assessor/Psychologist aswell as completing her PhD.


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PANEL

Q and A

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Ms Despina SfakinosPhD Student, Job Capacity Assessor/Psychologist at Centrelink

TOP TIPS FROM THE SPEAKERS 4Barbara Mackie, Career Development OfficerCareers Centre


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BLAKE HAMITLON

Enthusiasm often trumps experience

Its not too early to find a niche find something you are really interested in

Seek out experiences work experience, voluntary work; get involved in whatever you can

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TOP TIPS

REBECCA MALLIA-BLANCO

Trust your intuition If you think your first graduate job is not exactly what you hadhoped but you feel positive about it, then trust your hunches. Dont expect the job

to progress your career directly or immediately. However, if you are enjoying theexperience, then use the opportunity to explore possibilities.

Being in a helping profession is exceptionally rewarding. You will be helping peoplein a way that is unique and professionally satisfying. Your job will be interestingand full of learning and development.

If you are unhappy in a job, dont stay

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TOP TIPS


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TAMARA CAKMAN

Linked-in Set yourself up a professional network of contacts. Referrals throughfriends and peers are incredibly effective at securing interviews and roles, dontlook down on nepotism!

Interview Try to understand the purpose of the interview and make your skillsand experience relevant to the role and the companys values. Your motivation forthe job and goals coupled with your match with the team are just as important asyour knowledge base. A degree will get you through the door, however the wayyou conduct yourself at interview stage is crucial.

Plan ahead Sit down and think about long term goals i.e. 5 year plan. Explorewhat kind of company, industries and roles you want to move into so that youeventually reach that plan. Approach those companies or have agents do so onyour behalf.

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TOP TIPS

DESPINA SFAKINOS

Get organized

No study is ever a waste of time

Learn to use Endnote

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BARBARA MACKIE

Follow your career interests and passionAsk yourself what drives you. What motivates you?For example: research, working with clients and their families, designing new toolsand interventions, investigation, analysis, education, assessment, performance,prevention, behaviour, rehabilitation, development

Planned happenstanceKeep an open mind about opportunities and chance events. Have conversationswith people that may lead to a new idea about your career direction. Make thingsmore likely to happen by getting involved, asking questions, joining professional

bodies and engaging with your studies

Dont diagnose your friends and family! Learn to listen and listen well.

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TOP TIPS

DAVID BURROWS

Get involved and gain experience

Do subjects you enjoy

Be flexible with your plans

Disability Employment InternshipEmail [email protected]

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