Applied psychology careers

Careers in applied psychology address real-world issues and spans diverse areas, including business and industry, design and engineering, education, law, natural and built environments, sports and technology.

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Psychologists work to protect research, access to care, and professional integrity

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Building the courage muscle

Experiential leadership development lab that helps current and future leaders build key interpersonal and decision-making skills one step at a time

Taking the leap into private practice

Hear from psychologists who’ve made the leap from institutional work to private practice and learn what it really takes to make the transition.

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Careers in Applied Psychology

Panelists with exciting careers in different areas of applied psychology discuss what they do in their job and the career path they followed

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Be your own best advocate during the interview and hiring process

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Craft a cover letter and résumé that will make an impact

Career transitions

A resource for psychologists facing employment transition and personal career challenges

Applied Psychology

APA’s Applied Psychology focuses on the application of psychological research, theory, and methods to help people, organizations, and communities flourish

Leadership

Running meetings, managing employees and get experience in APA governance.

Mentorship

Connect with experienced senior psychologists in a range of mentoring opportunities for graduate students and early career psychologists.

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Learn how other professionals got their current job and how you can apply your training, knowledge, skills, and experience to a similar career path

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