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Finding a job

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Strenthen your network, strengthen your care

Tips for expanding your network of support to enhance your practice and reduce burnout

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Smart networking for psychologistslogin required

Learn actionable networking habits that spark long term career growth across clinical, academic, and organizational settings

Helping psychologists navigate layoffs at mid- and late-career

Some psychologists face prospect of finding new employment after federal policy changes

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How to prepare students for research careers outside academia

Changing landscape means students should get ready for alternate career paths

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Resources for every stage of your career

Preparing to use your bachelor’s degree in psychology

Understand how your skills, degree, experiences, and brand prepare you to land a job that’s the right fit for you.

Individual development plan

Create an individual development plan using APA’s five-step process, which will guide you through self-assessment, career exploration, and goal setting.

Early career psychologists

Resources to help psychologists new to the field gain the knowledge and skills needed to launch successful careers

Mid and senior career psychologists

Information on topics such as burnout and self-care, leadership, running meetings, salary negotiation, managing your finances, navigating career changes, and more.

APA Member Center

APA Member Directory

APA membership benefits

Find the latest information in your area of expertise, hot-button topics, and a wealth of benefits and services designed to help you make the most of your APA membership.

Events, training, and webinars

More training and webinars

Starting Up Your U.S. Solo Health Service Psychologist Private Practice

This masterclass equips psychologists in the United States with the business skills, systems, and strategies to launch and grow a thriving private practice

APA publications

Motivation Myth Busters

Motivation Myth Busters

Cover of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

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Career Counseling, 2nd Ed.

Cover of Master's Level Practice (special issue of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, October–December 2018)

Master's Level Practice

Cover of Career Paths in Psychology, Third Edition (medium)

Career Paths in Psychology, 3rd ed.

Last updated: June 2026Date created: 2008