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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
5:30
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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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
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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
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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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.
Email: [email protected]
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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.
Email: [email protected]
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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.
Email: [email protected]
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PANEL
Q and A
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Dr Blake HamiltonClinical Psychologist & Research Associate
Rebecca Mallia-BlancoActing Regional Manager and Psychologist/Rehabilitation Consultant
Tamara CakmanConsultant, Page Personnel
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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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]
TOP TIPS