Career Corner

Dear Students,

We can’t believe it will already be spring break! Please be safe and enjoy! Upon your return please attend the following events!

(As a reminder, PSI CHI members can receive a ½ point for attending these events up to 1 full point towards active membership)

Event Title: Careers in Forensics

Tuesday, March 12th, 12-12:45 2024 on Zoom

RSVP on Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1460814

Event Description: Join us to learn about the exciting field of working in a Crime Scene unit. Learn about the various jobs, education requirements, and duties of a Senior Crime Scene Specialist with 22 years of experience. Additionally, this talk will touch on careers in Toxicology, Controlled Substances, Firearms, Latent Print Examiners, and more! Please come with questions, and don't miss this exciting event!

Event Title: Exploring Careers in Sport Psychology

Tuesday, March 26th, 12-12:45 on Zoom

RSVP on Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1460856

Event Description: The University of Arizona's own Dr. Mike Clark, Director, Clinical & Sport Psychology, & Dr. Jenny Kraska, Assistant Director CATS Clinical and Sport Psychology, discuss the Sport Psychology field, careers, and graduate school preparation. Please join us with questions, as this discussion is interactive.

Did you know that according to the most recent graduate student data, that almost 50% of new hires come from having had an internship at the company? Now is the perfect time to begin securing your Summer and Fall Internship. You can even earn Psychology Elective credit!

https://career.arizona.edu/resources/roadmap-to-internships/

Schedule an Internship Coaching Appointment:

https://psychology.arizona.edu/advising/experiential-learning-coaching-appointments

https://career.arizona.edu/resources/how-to-schedule-an-internship-search-help-appointment/

Psychology-Related Internships and how to get Academic Credit

https://psychology.arizona.edu/advising/research-internship-teaching-experiences/internships

ARE YOU ALREADY PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERNSHIP, BUT NOT FOR CREDIT?

The Psychology Department likes to track all the awesome things our students are involved with! Please fill out this form Click here to share your experience with us!

CHECK OUT OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES ON THE PSYCHOLOGY JOB POSTINGS WEBSITE!

CLICK HERE

Here’s a little taste of what you’ll find there:

*All THINK TANK student worker positions require an in-person component and are typically available for Main Campus students. If you know of any Online or Distance campus students who are local, please share this with them as well.*

Please feel free to direct any questions to Caitlin Kerrigan. We’re excited to recruit some fantastic student employees!

Caitlin Kerrigan Cruz | she, her, hers

Associate Director

THINK TANK, University of Arizona

t: 520-621-1887 e: ckerrigan@arizona.edu

Start Date: This position is currently scheduled to begin May 1st, but there is flexibility if needed.

Description: Seeking a motivated, detail oriented, organized, and professional individual to assist Dr. Thomas Brunner with running his independent psychology practice. Dr. Brunner has worked as a clinical, forensic, sports and talent development psychologist for over 20 years.

This position includes a variety of administrative tasks including client scheduling, processing intake documents, scoring measurement data, and correspondence with professionals in allied fields. Responsibilities also include maintaining an organized and efficient billing procedure by communicating with all clients about appointment costs and providing regular updates on the status of their appointment expenses. This is a paid, part-time position. Pay will be adjusted to experience and skills. Starting rate $15-$22/hr.

Unique benefits:

· Learn how to run a market leading business

· Excellent springboard for the employee to be competitive in a wide array of research and/or clinical positions inside and outside of academia.

· Excellent for those who want to learn a skill set to operate their own business.

· Potential mentorship/educational & career guidance

· Exposure to a full array of psychological assessment techniques and reports

Requirements

· Must be able to commute to Dr. Brunner's office in midtown Tucson

· Must be able to commit to working for at least 8 months

· Preferred minimum of 3.3 Cumulative GPA

· Minimum of one previous employment position of at least 6 months

· Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft programs

· Proficient in Google Workspace (e.g. google drive, documents, sheets)

· Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self-paced environment

· Ability to provide at least 2-3 professional references, one of which having directly supervised your work for 6 at least months

· At least Junior or Senior in College

How to apply:

Please use the Google Form below to answer questions and upload the necessary materials:

Applicant Submission Form: Dr. Brunner's Office

Click here to register: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/47325

DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD POTENTIALLY SCHEDULE A ONE-DAY SHADOW WITH A PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR AREA OF INTEREST?!

Students: expand your knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture at participating organizations via this low-stakes, high value opportunity to peak behind the curtain! Alumni and employers: host one or more students!

Click here to fill out the Student Interest Form! https://career.arizona.edu/job-shadow-program-jsp/

Like what you see? Check out all of their upcoming March Events: Click here

Thursday February 8, 2024 - Thursday, May 9, 2024

5pm - 6pm

Bartlett Academic Success Center SECD Classroom (Rm 306), 1435 East 4th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719

The Women of Color Career Connections Program is a new program that aims to enhance the career readiness of women, transwomen, and femme people of color. Through participating in this program, members will be able to develop professionally and have unique opportunities like workshops, networking events and company visits.

This program will meet every Thursday from 5:00-6:00PM in-person in the Bartlett Academic Success Center, Room 306 February 8-May 9, 2024. THERE WILL BE NO MEETING THE WEEK OF SPRING BREAK.

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1490217

Sunday. March 10, 2024

4pm - 6pm

Virtual Session

Your coach will share some best practices for creating and tailoring your resume. Then, your coach will take volunteers willing to screen-share their resumes, so the coach can give you personalized feedback and action steps. If you have a resume ready to share, please bring it to this session, but even if not, you can benefit from watching your coach review other participants’ resumes.

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1468227

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

2pm - 2:35pm

Bartlett Academic Success Center, SECD Classroom (Rm 316), 1435 East 4th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Did you know students who complete an internship are 2X more likely to report employment upon graduation?

Did you know many internships are paid and don’t have to be connected to a major if it is not a requirement? An internship can be in an area you are interested in exploring!

In this 35-minute info session, the internship coach team will cover some of the myths vs realities about internships so you can leave with information to help you decide on your next steps.
You’ll hear from your peers who have had internships about:
– how and where to find internships
– experiences from their internships
– how we can help you find opportunities that are right for you

Bring your questions and we’ll see you there!

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1497165

Saturday, March 23, 2024

12pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Session

Looking to jump start your journey to a fulfilling career? This orientation session will introduce you to the wealth of career exploration and career readiness content available through Career Core. The facilitator will show you how to navigate the Canvas platform, help you figure out where to dive in, and share tips about how to get the most out of the live coaching sessions.

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1468253

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

5pm - 6pm

Virtual Session

Learn the do’s and don’ts of interviewing from a coach who has been on both sides of the interview experience. Your coach will discuss preparing for interviews, common interview pitfalls, and how to build confidence in your interview skills.

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1468260

Thursday, March 28, 2024

3pm - 4pm

Virtual Session

Hone your interview skills by practicing with your peers. Your coach will share some general interview tips, then split you into breakout rooms to answer a few common interview questions and get feedback from your peers. Please plan to join with your camera and mic on for these mini-mock interview sessions!

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1468265

Are you actively applying to graduate school? Do you need a professional to review your Resume and Personal Statement? If so, please check out the following services:

Resume/C.V. Editing drop-box You can upload your Resume/CV and get professional feedback within 2-4 business days from professionals at Student Engagement Career Development.

Personal Statement Tutoring via drop-in on Zoom or appointments You can drop in or schedule a tutoring appointment to help you write/edit your statements with the Writing Skills Improvement Program.

In closing, if you have an idea for an event or want to learn about something specific related to career, professional, and graduate school preparation, please email me directly at christyw@.arizona.edu. I will see what I can do!

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"Together, We Got This!"

Christy M. Ball

Associate Professor of Practice

Director, Undergraduate Career Development

Shanda Romans

Experiential Learning Coordinator