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“Careers with a BA degree are generally in one of three broad areas: Human Services, Business/Industry, and Research. Human Services positions may allow you to work directly with people in a structured therapeutic setting, usually under the supervision of others with more education and experience. While positions are likely to increase in the future, salaries and opportunities for advancement tend to be limited. You can move up into administrative and managerial positions in some agencies, which will increase your salary. When you are looking for these positions you will rarely find them listed as psychologist or under psychology. Try the position names listed in the box above. Potential employers that include state and local mental health services, mental retardation and developmental disabilities services, substance abuse programs, departments of social services, retirement centers, crisis intervention programs, shelters, and social services organizations. The state job service and governmental employment center may be helpful
In the Business area psychology majors may hold positions that assist others in the performance of a psychology related field (such as training or personnel). You may find positions in management training programs which are typically offered by larger corporations and can lead to management positions. The job with the most independence and highest potential earnings is in sales. Remember, managers and salespeople are people who use an understanding of people (psychology!) everyday to do their jobs. Potential employers include state and local government, banks, finance and insurance agencies, manufacturing, service agencies, and temporary employment agencies.
In research related areas you can apply what you have learned about research, such as observation, data collection, library research, and statistical analysis. These positions are available in private, corporate or governmental agencies whose major goal is research. You might become a research assistant or market interviewer you can put your skills to work under the supervision of a more senior researcher.
Think Transferrable Skills
There are two types of skills that apply to jobs. The first type of skills include those that are general skills that are transferable to a number of jobs. Your undergraduate training should have lead you to develop many transferrable skills. You should have developed a tolerance for the diversity of people, and you learned that human behavior is more complex than most people think. You can solve problems by researching information, making observations, and analyzing information using the scientific method. You are able to synthesize information and communicate well, both orally or in writing. Hopefully you have become comfortable using computers for common activities, such as word processing spreadsheets and searching the Internet. Specific job skills are those skills that are specific to particular jobs, such as counseling skills or office management skills. These skills and related knowledge are usually gained through practical work or volunteer experiences, supplemented by carefully selected coursework. Add to both of these types of skills evidence of personal characteristics that all employers look for, such as good work habits, dependability, leadership, and the ability to get along well with others.”
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