LibGuides: Psychology: Career Resources

Career Exploration / Career Profiles

Career One Stop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site offers tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals.
My Next Move by O*Net
Developed for the U.S. Department of Labor, this site includes information on over 900 occupations.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Offers occupational profiles that highlight job responsibilities, education requirements, earnings, work environment and more.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Learn typical career areas and types of employers that hire in these fields, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.

Books on Careers in Psychology

Career Paths in Psychology by Robert J. Sternberg
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2017
Majoring in Psychology by Jeffrey L. Helms; Daniel T. Rogers
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2015
The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology by Mitchell J. Prinstein
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2022
The Psychology Major's Handbook by Tara L. Kuther
Call Number: BF77 .K855 2020

Publication Date: 2020

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Graduate School Exploration

List of APA Accredited Graduate Programs
NRC Ranking of US Psychology PHD Programs
US News Best Graduate Psychology Programs
Psychology Degrees
Browse online programs, degrees, areas of study, and schools by state.
Testing & Education Reference Center at LAPL Library
Note: Must be a Los Angeles Public Library card holder to access. Offers over 300 practice tests and courses, including information on over 4,000 accredited schools. This resource also offers a scholarship search, resume builder, and guidance on cover letters, interviewing, networking, and more.

Books on Graduate Schools and Study

Graduate Study in Psychology by American Psychological Association
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2019
Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology by John C. Norcross; Michael A. Sayette
Call Number: REF RC467.7 .N67 2022

Publication Date: 2024
Getting into Graduate School: A Comprehensive Guide for Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences by Gregory J. Privitera
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2015
Barron's GRE Psychology by Edward L. Palmer; Sharon L. Thompson-Schill; Laura Freberg
Call Number: REF BF78 .F74 2015

Publication Date: 2015

Job Hunting

General Job & Internship
List of online job sites from LMU's Career and Professional Development.
Handshake
LMU's internship and off-campus job search tool.
Higher Ed Jobs
Careers in Higher Education, including psychology professors.
Chroniclevitae
Job postings for higher education. Affiliated with the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Books on Job Hunting and Interviewing

Get Hired Now! by Ian Siegel
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2021
What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2022
The Ultimate Job Search Guide by Martin Yate
Call Number: HF5549.5.I6 Y37 2017

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Professional Associations and Career Centers

A professional organization exists to advance a particular profession, support the interests of people working in that profession and serve the public good. It facilitates innovation, communication and connection. A professional organization typically requires member dues, has an elected leadership body and includes a range of subcommittees or functional areas. Professional organizations can be both national or international.

What are the benefits of professional associations?

Professional growth and development
Access to resources and events
Resume building
Networking and job searching
Peer support

APA Center for Workforce Studies
APA's Center for Workforce Studies (CWS) collects, analyzes and disseminates data about the psychology workforce and education system.
APA PsycCareers Job Center
APA's career posting page and other career resources.
APA Divisions Website
Navigate the 56 divisions of the APA here. Many divisions have their own online career resources and APA publications.
American Counseling Association Career Central
Note: Must be a member of ACA to access career resources.
California Psychological Association Career Center
Job posting site hosted by the CPA.
National Association of School Psychologists Career Center
California Association of School Psychologists
Note: Must be a member to access career resources.
International Honors Society in Psychology

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Sign in to LinkedIn Learning via My LMU.

A Career Strategist's Guide to Getting a Job
In this course, learn the elements of a successful job search, from how to create a career plan, how to prepare for an interview, and how to negotiate for the best salary and benefits.
Informational Interviewing
In this course, learn how to incorporate informational interviewing into your job search, how to get started, what to expect, and how to follow up.
Being a Good Mentee
In this course, mentoring expert Ellen Ensher explains how to research and connect with potential mentors, and provides tips for developing successful relationships.

Additional Research

Top Publications in Psychology
Determined by Google Scholar. Dates and citation counts are estimated and are determined automatically by a computer program.
Frontiers in Psychology
A peer-reviewed open-access academic journal covering all aspects of psychology in 30 sections.
Psychological Bulletin
A peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research reviews and interpretations of issues in psychology.
Monitor on Psychology
The APA Monitor on Psychology is the perfect tool for staying up to date and informed on the latest psychology news.