Graduate training typically involves instruction on the skills required to conduct research and engage in clinical practice. However, careers in psychology also rely on additional skills that often are not included graduate curricula.
I have a long-standing commitment to professional development training. This page offers some resources that hopefully will be helpful for students at all levels of training. See also recent publications in this area and the clinical program Professional Development Seminar.
Interested in Psychology-Related Careers
Check out Psychology Related Careers! Thanks to 30 different professionals for sending me some info on what their careers are like! This will give you a great snapshot of many options! Be sure to open the bookmarks tab within the file to see each job title.
Considering Graduate School in Psychology?
For some general advice regarding the graduate application procedure, download “Mitch’s Uncensored Grad School Advice.”
Two other terrific documents written by my graduate students also may be of use. For excellent advice on when to apply/how to get post baccalaureate experiences, see “Before You Apply” written by Casey Calhoun. For a student’s view on the application process, see “Tips on Applying to Graduate School” written by Sophie Choukas-Bradley. For another take, also check out another guide to get into grad school from Dr. Stephen Lindsay.
More info on interviewing for graduate school also is available in this Psi Chi article.
Also, be sure to visit the CUDCP Undergraduate Website (CUDCP is the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology) for more info, as well as a calendar of all interview notification dates and interview dates among CUDCP programs!
Which Grad School Should You Choose?
Many people ask for information on how to choose a graduate program. These documents may prove useful:
How Difficult Is It to Gain Admission Into Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs?
Likelihood of Successfully Obtaining an APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship, by Accredited Doctoral Program
Licensing Exam Pass Rates by Doctoral Program
How do you succeed in graduate school?
Download The Portable Mentor for free from a (subscribing) university computer, or buy from Amazon
Check out Stephen Lindsay’s guide for folks who want an academic career.
Tips for the Internship Application Process
Writing Essays – a quick video!
Internship Interview tips – a quick video!
See volume below…
Join a Professional Association
Why? See page 12-13 of this document
Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Want Help Applying for Grants?
Brief outline of issues and resources
What is being funded in your area? Search here
Applying for your First Job?
This site has a list of all available academic positions.
How to write your cover letters
Helpful questions to ask on a job interview
Hiring a Research Assistant?
Feel free to use my handy RA recommendation form
Tactless Self-Promotion
Prinstein, M. J. (Ed.) (2013). The portable mentor: Expert guide to a successful career in psychology. Second Edition. New York: Springer.
Download for free from a (subscribing) university computer, or buy from Amazon
See Table of Contents
Williams-Nickelson, C. & Prinstein, M.J. (Eds.) (2004, First Edition; 2005 and 2007, Second Edition; 2012, Third Edition). Internships in psychology: The APAGS workbook for writing successful applications and finding the right fit. Washington, DC: APA.
Looking for a fun book to read? Check out “POPULAR: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World”
APA Monitor and gradPsych Stories/Quotes
Internship (1998)
Dissertation (1999)
Postdocs (2000)
Early Career Psychologists (2004)
Financial Planning (1999)
The Portable Mentor Book Announcement (2004)
Postdocs (2004)
Academic Jobs (2004)
Grant Funding(2005)
Grant funding (2006)
Job Hunt (2006)
Applying to Graduate School (2007)
Soliciting and writing letters of recommendation (2017)
Learn About CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
Evidence Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents