SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Knowledge of human development
- Information gathering and synthesis
- Mediate conflicts
- Critical and inferential thinking
- Understanding of group dynamics
- Decision making skills
- Counselling and interviewing
- Knowledge about biological, ecological, cultural factors that influence behaviour
- Theoretical methods, research methods and statistical skills
- Skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, as well as quantitative methods
- Recognize cultural differences/similarities
- Aptitude for scientific problem solving
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Behaviour Analyst
- Case Worker
- Child Protection Worker
- Communications/ Journalist
- Family & Crisis Counselling
- Customs/Immigration Officer
- Media Planner
- Social Service Worker
- Student Advisor
- Technical Writer
- Television/Media
- Community Centre
- Consulting Firms
- Correctional Facilities
- Education
- Healthcare
- Employment Agencies
- Government
- Human Resources
- Labour Relations
- Marketing/Sales
- Market Research Firms
- Non-Profit Agencies
- Public Relations
- Rehabilitation Centre
- Statistics
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Canadian Psychological Association
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Ontario Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour & Cognitive Science
- Psychology Foundation of Canada
- Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists
- Ontario Brain Institute
- Association for Behaviour Analysis International
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Scholarly Societies Project
- Ontario Internship Program
- Humanities and Social Sciences Online
- Information about Careers in Psychology
- Career Edge
- Academic Careers Online
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Community Mental Health Careers
- Charity Village
Get Experience
- Psychology at Trent University - Courses, newsletter and department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Networking, Mentoring and Informational Interviewing - Careerspace has workshops and one-on-one appointments to help you develop your network.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.