ERIC Number: EJ1163935
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Publication Date: 2018-Jan
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Using the Internet to Facilitate Career Choices in Psychology-Related Fields
Golding, Jonathan M.; Lippert, Anne M.; Malik, Sarah E.
Teaching of Psychology, v45 n1 p60-66 Jan 2018
Career planning for psychology majors has broadened to include a diverse array of opportunities (e.g., medicine, law, education, government, and military). The Internet has made it possible for students to learn about and quickly obtain information regarding these new career options. This article describes various career resources on the Internet and highlights which websites might be best for students with a clear career direction, as well as those for students who are unclear about what the future holds. The websites described include large sites not affiliated with a college, university, or professional organization. Other websites described are affiliated with a(n) (a) psychology department, (b) department of the federal government, (c) for-profit company or nonprofit organization, (d) professional organization, and (e) online career management site.
Descriptors: Internet, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Career Choice, Psychology, Majors (Students), Academic Advising, Web Sites, Access to Information, Career Planning, College Students
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