Career Fact Sheet Summary Name: Summer Sturdivant Due Date: October 28 2013

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Directions: Retype each category (I-VIII) below on another sheet of paper along with the information you find for each category. Refer to the current edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook for the information you need. This may either be obtained from the Guidance Center or from the web site www.bls.gov. I. Career Area/Job Title: Psychologist is my job title. Required Education and Training Most psychologist need a doctoral degree. Psychologist can complete a Ph.D. in psychology or a Doctor of Psychology. Skills and Aptitudes Required Skills for the job of a psychologist include: analytical, communication, observational, people and problem solving skills, along with other traits. Starting Salary and Future Earnings The median annual wage of psychologist was $69,640. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,200 and the top 10 percent earned more than $111,810, Work Environment The majority of clinical and counseling psychologist work alone. Some work as part of a healthcare team, joining with physicians, social workers, and others that treat illness. Duties/Responsibilities Psychologist seeks to understand thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behavior of human and animals. Helpful Personality Traits for this Field Patience and trustworthiness are two of the many helpful personality traits of being a psychologist.

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VIII. Employment Outlook Employment for a psychologist is expected to grow 22 percent from 2012 to 2020. Demand for clinical and counseling psychologist will grow as people continue to turn to psychologist to help solve or manage their problems.