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There’s a strong push for more school psychologists

A combination of pre-existing shortages and a rise in school stressors has led to a major effort to train and hire more school psychologists.

Is a job in the booming health tech sector right for you?

Psychologists who value variety and cross-disciplinary teamwork can make an outsize impact in industry and at startups. But the digital health field has its downsides, too.

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Plan to attend a 2024 regional psychological association meeting

Join colleagues at the 2024 regional meetings.

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Psychologists of color find opportunities in I/O psychology

Industrial-organizational psychology is striving to improve the diversity of the discipline.

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PsycCareers is the go-to resource for job seekers in psychology.

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Preparing to use your bachelor’s degree in psychology

Understand how your skills, degree, experiences, and brand prepare you to land a job that’s the right fit for you.

Individual development plan

Create an individual development plan using APA’s five-step process, which will guide you through self-assessment, career exploration, and goal setting.

Early career psychologists

Resources to help psychologists who are new to the field gain the professional knowledge and skills needed to launch successful careers.

Mid and senior career psychologists

Information on topics such as burnout and self-care, leadership, running meetings, salary negotiation, managing your finances, navigating career changes, and more.

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Join APA for a regular webinar series, where panelists and audience members can engage in an open dialogue about emerging topics in psychological science.