Resources for Psychology Majors

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The American Psychological Association provides information on books it publishes.

Find the real meaning of phrases widely used in research papers.

An annotated bibliography of over 300 popular psychology books compiled by Charles G. Morris of the University of Michigan.

Library Research in Psychology - Finding it easily

Provides useful information for the beginning psychology researcher.

Psychological Science on the Net

Includes links to all major topics in psychology, online demonstrations and experiments, tutorials, archives, career information, jobs, discussion groups, etc.

Sites to Promote Academic Success

"Here is a sampling of Web sites that provide tips to help you manage your time, take better notes and study more effectively, work on your memory, take tests, and handle the stresses of college life. You can also explore your learning style and some excellent general academic success sites."

Writing Resources

Links to writing resources available on the web; based at the Psychology Centre of Athabasca University.

Careers

Articles on the Relevance and Value of an Arts Education

Site provides a number of articles that argue for a liberal arts degree and provide evidence that arts majors do find jobs and success upon entering the work force.

Career Development eManual

This online manual provides information about planning your career. Topics covered are self assessment, research, decision making, networks and contacts, work, and life/work planning.

Career Preparation

AmoebaWeb provides a list of links concerning careers available in different areas of psychology and useful information for job searching.

Interview Behaviour Tips

Site provides tips concerning how to write before, during, and after an interview.

Interview Techniques

Site provides links to other sites concerning many aspects of the interview process.

Jobboom: Top 100 Internet Sites for Learning and Employment

Site provides links concerning choosing careers, finding training, finding ways to gain experience, job market outlooks, self-employment, working abroad, dealing with special needs, and more.

Online Psychology Career Center

Has job listings, financial aid and internship information, career tips, GRE test-taking advice and online resources for minority students, as well as PhD program ranking, clinical program information and forums.

Psychology Career Center II

Site has information about different career options in psychology.

Resume Samples, Examples, and Templates

Site provides "a variety of sample and example resumes from the Net, including chronological, functional, combination, electronic, technical, entry-level, and more.".

Self-Directed Search

If you would like to take a career interest inventory in order to match your skills and interests to match your skills and interests to specific jobs, careers, college majors, or field of study, this is the sites for you.

WetFeet.com

Site provides multiple links to job opportunities. It provides links to featured industries, and provides links to expert advice on resumes, interviewing, internships, salaries, and negotiating. This is intended for the serious job seeker.

Graduate School Information

Graduate Study in Psychology

AmoebaWeb presents a list of links concerning graduate study in psychology.