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As a parent of a soon-to-be college graduate, I understand the challenges that come with seeking employment and financial independence. Recently, my child had an interview with a local start-up, where the employer was dismissive and condescending. It's disheartening to see someone who was once in our shoes act so discourteously towards young graduates. The interview started with the employer saying, "I'm tired of doing these interviews." He went on to bash college professors as this was also his Alma Matter! This kind of attitude can crush a young grad's spirit. As a parent, I told my child that they don't want to work for or alongside someone like this. I always try to teach my children to "be kind" no matter what because you never know the impact you have on someone. This experience highlights the importance of kindness and respect, not just in the workplace but in all aspects of life. Let's strive to create a more compassionate and supportive environment for all, especially for those just starting their careers. #bekind #respect #collegestudents #jobsearch #employment #support #compassion

#IASAdventCalendar Day 16 🎄 Which jobs can you do with a certain qualification? This is something many students are curious about! Our activity can open students’ eyes about the diverse career paths within the field of psychology, increasing the awareness of potential occupations they may not have considered yet. This way students can be inspired to look more into the options and think about what might be for them. The exchanges with the experts also help making informed decisions about the student’s next steps, by highlighting different routes to get into these job roles.

FREE WEBINAR FOR EARLY CAREER PSYCHS: Choosing Your First Role Are you recently finished your Masters or due to finish within the next 6 months? Are you overwhelmed by all the different job opportunities and unsure how to select the right one for you? Dr Amy Talbot & Dr Duska Tadic, experienced psychologists who have worked extensively with early career psychologists to support them in their career journey are running a free webinar covering all the key factors to consider in selecting your first role post Masters. They will also be joined by Ben Basclain, current early career psychologist and clin psych registar to share an early career perspective. There will also be a Q & A section so you can get support for your specific situation. To register: https://lnkd.in/eyMFeM8p The webinar will be recorded if you can't make it live.

Hi, I am Maryam, a Psychology student working as a Careers Associate through Jobs 4 Students   Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming, as the first in my family to go to university, and as someone with a disability, I found that this brought unique challenges and opportunities. Learning how to adjust to a new environment and managing academic responsibilities was tricky.   One way I found to ease this transition and enhance my university experience was by taking on a part-time job through Jobs4Students. Jobs4Students provides Manchester Met students with job opportunities across the University. They offer short and longer-term roles in a wide range of areas, some areas I've worked in include event ambassadors, student ambassadors and widening participation.   Taking on a part-time job gave me numerous benefits that supported my academic journey and personal growth. As well as being paid the national minimum wage, I was able to develop essential transferable skills such as time management skills. Balancing work and study taught me to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities all skills that employers value. I found that working closely with the careers department and widening participation allowed me to gain real-world experience, helping me explore potential career paths and build a strong CV.   As well as an opportunity to build a network of supportive colleagues and mentors, all of whom have provided support, advice, and even future job opportunities. I found that as a first-generation student, having a network was a vital resource for navigating university life and planning for my career, it also gave me the confidence to talk about my disability with employers more easily. I found that a part-time job was more than just a source of income it was a tool for empowerment, skill development, and networking. I highly recommend checking out the online resources regarding support and advice or the Jobs4Students website for more information.

Talking business with Hanan Kamir! Last week a select group of students had the privilege of sitting down for a fascinating conversation with our alumnus, Hanan Kamir, CEO of the KAMIR company. We are already waiting for the next meeting with another graduate!🤩 Nimrod Schlezinger a third-year business and psychology student, shared with us his experiences from the meeting: "During the meeting, the students were very interested to hear how the tools that the university offers can help them later, and whether it is right to combine work during the degree, or rather to focus on the many programs that are offered such as clubs and additional training. In addition, the students asked what are the things they are looking for in job interviews today, and in what directions they can use their degree the day after completing their studies."

Off-road careers in the field of psychology that you can explore in the year 2024. Which will allow us to combine psychological principles with the industry trending skills. (A Thread)- PART-2 #psychologystudents #careeroptions #unconventional #newcareeropportunities

I find it interesting that DeOrtentiis and colleagues'(2021) study highlights the significant role of job search self-efficacy in mediating the relationship between class background and job search intensity. Their findings reveal that while perceived financial hardship and social support do not significantly mediate this relationship, the confidence individuals have in their job search abilities—cultural capital—does. This suggests that the disparity in job search efforts across different social classes may be primarily driven by lower self-confidence in one's job search skills, emphasizing the importance of building self-efficacy to help mitigate class-based disadvantages. DeOrtentiis, P.S., Van Iddekinge, C.H. & Wanberg, C.R., 2022. Different starting lines, different finish times: The role of social class in the job search process. Journal of Applied Psychology, 107(3), pp.444–457. Available at: https://lnkd.in/dvBN_m6e [Accessed 12 August 2024]. #JobSearch #SocialClass #CareerDevelopment #SelfEfficacy #EconomicCapital #SocialCapital #CulturalCapital #WorkplaceDiversity #JobSearchStrategies #AppliedPsychology #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #JobSeekerTips #CareerAdvice #Hiring #Employment #JobOpportunities #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobMarketInsights #JobSearchHelp

Ever wondered whether you can accurately infer the personality of a job candidate from their resumé? 🎭📄 We (Dr. Simon Breil, Eric Grunenberg, Mitja Back) did too, so we conducted a study just published in Applied Psychology: An International Review - an official journal of the International Association of Applied Psychology! Feel free to check it out, it is openly available: https://lnkd.in/ewcm2En8 🔍 Method: We assessed personality traits such as the big five and narcissism of 141 business students, and coded various types of information in their actual resumés, like the average length of time spent at each job/internship, the proportion of creative hobbies, or the use of a unique layout. 📊 Findings: We identified valid resumé cues explaining substantial personality variance, with conscientiousness, openness, and narcissism best explained by resumé cues. For instance, we found conscientious individuals to spend fewer years on secondary school, achieve better average grades, conduct more internships and jobs, and show a higher proportion of academic extracurricular activities (e.g., student council membership). Yet, although all the personality traits under consideration were expressed in some resumé cues, only a fraction of the cues examined (16 out of 70) were related to personality traits. This suggests a rather mediocre upper limit to the potential of accurately inferring personality from resumés. 💡 Conclusion: While there is some credibility to the idea that job candidates reveal clues about their personality in their resumés, recruiters should be careful not to rely too heavily on resumés to infer personality and use this to base their hiring decisions on. Instead, they should favor more established ways of assessing job candidates’ personality, such as using psychometrically sound personality tests. 📚 Read more about it: Härtel, T. M., Breil, S. M., Grunenberg, E., & Back, M. D. (2024). Relationships between resumé cues and applicants’ personality. Applied Psychology, 1-44. https://lnkd.in/ewcm2En8

Can I/O graduates take up counselling ? A student asked me this question last week in my career counselling session.  Let me break it down for you In our Master's in Psychology, we have 1st and 2nd sem that are same for all, the 3rd and 4th sem we get our specialization subjects. So we are equipped with general and standard psychology knowledge. That's when I realized the students are not asking if it is allowed or not, but mostly talking about whether they will have the skill sets to pursue it. I have been taking up counseling for 3+ years now and it is only possible with the help of additional skill-based courses, practice, and supervision. So yes, after pursuing I/O psychology, if you are interested in that field, you can take up counseling!! But don't forget to upskill yourself with a blend of certificate courses that actually inculcate skills and not merely hand out certificates, supervision, and of course practice !! #iopsychology #counselling

MA Psychology Entrance Interviews are tougher than Written Tests. There are many parts to geting admission in a rigourous Psychology post graduate degree in India. The first part is the written test. In many colleges which want to make their process of selection more comprehensive, interviews is the second part. I honestly feel that the interview is tougher. First, in written test we have four option out of which we merely have to 'recognise' the correct one. While in an interview you have to 'recall' the correct option on the spot. And if you did your revision for CUET, you know that recall is tougher than recognition. Second, interview is a conversation with somebody who most definitely has had more experience in the field than us. They can catch our bluffs. Putting out the best version of ourselves while being genuine and mindful is sometimes difficult. But this is a skill and like many skills, this too can be acquired. Here are things you can do to gain more confidence for your interviews. 1. Just like you practise MCQs, practise answering questions verbally. Ask a friend/mentor/professor/family member to ask you questions. Ask them to take your mock interviews. Practice everyday. 2. Introspect. Maintain a diary about how you look at about professional life. Write what motivated you to get into the field, what keeps you going, what kind of a professional you want to be. 3. Talk to different mental health professionals and try to figure out what kind of career you want to build. You can always change that direction later but having some direction now can help you and your interviewer get some clarity. 4. Read about the colleges you want to get into. Read about the values that the course is built on. Try to write down how your values align or differ from the course's values. At Psycho Didi, we are offering a comprehensive Interview Preparation Course for everybody who is seeking a structure to prepare. https://lnkd.in/daAsNzqP What some struggles you face with Masters Interview Preparation?