Book contents
- The Portable Mentor
- The Portable Mentor
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Boxes
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Applying to Graduate School
- 1 Before You Apply to Graduate Programs in Psychology: Knowing When You’re Ready, and Gaining Post-Baccalaureate Experiences
- 2 Deciding to Apply and Successfully Gaining Admission to Graduate Schools in Psychology
- Part II Beginning your Career
- Part III Your Research/Academic Career
- Part IV Your Career as a Practitioner
- Part V Your Professional Service Career
- Part VI Your Career After Graduate School
- Index
1 - Before You Apply to Graduate Programs in Psychology: Knowing When You’re Ready, and Gaining Post-Baccalaureate Experiences
from Part I - Applying to Graduate School
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 July 2022
- The Portable Mentor
- The Portable Mentor
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Boxes
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Applying to Graduate School
- 1 Before You Apply to Graduate Programs in Psychology: Knowing When You’re Ready, and Gaining Post-Baccalaureate Experiences
- 2 Deciding to Apply and Successfully Gaining Admission to Graduate Schools in Psychology
- Part II Beginning your Career
- Part III Your Research/Academic Career
- Part IV Your Career as a Practitioner
- Part V Your Professional Service Career
- Part VI Your Career After Graduate School
- Index
Summary
Trends suggest that a substantial and increasing number of psychology students are working in post-baccalaureate (post-bacc) research assistant (RA) positions to gain additional experience prior to applying to graduate programs. However, few resources exist to guide students in pursuing RA positions and making the most of them. This chapter reviews factors to consider when determining whether to pursue a post-bacc RA position, provides guidance for finding and obtaining these positions, and shares suggestions for how to best prepare for graduate school during the post-bacc years. A comparison of the unique training and professional development opportunities afforded by volunteer and paid RA positions is provided, and participation in national and regional psychology conferences is emphasized.
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- The Portable MentorExpert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology, pp. 3 - 14Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022