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BE ON TRACK:
CAREER PLANNING IN PSYCHOLOGY
Seminar on Current Issues in Psychology
University of San Jose-Recoletos

Presented by:
Shiela Marie D. Manjares, RPsy, RPm, MAPsy

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Bakit ka nag
PSYCHOLOGY?
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OBJECTIVES
• Explore the career opportunities in the
field

Discuss the skills, abilities and

experience to the organization

• Develop awareness about

uniqueness as an employee

Promote a better career plan in the

future
After mong
grumaduate,
anong plano mo?
Mag take ng board exam?
Magtrabaho?
“Anong career sa
Psychology ang gusto
mo tahakin?

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Industrial Setting
Community Health

Research
Clinical

Legal
Academe
Hello! I am
Shiela marie d. manjares
2014 – Graduated BS Psychology
2014 – 1st Job in a Company (but not HR)
2015 – Took board exam (Psychometrician)
- Part time/project type based work
- Became HR
2016 – Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
- SPED Teacher/Psychometrician
2017 – Academe – Psychometrician/guidance
advocate
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Hello! I am
Shiela marie d. manjares
2019 – Research Presenter in Nankang Taipei Taiwan
2021 – Graduated – MA in Clinical Psychology
2022 – Psychology Program Head/Instructor
- - Passed board exam for Psychologist
- - Consultant Psychologist (MHAPPS and Kindred)
- - Conduct various talks
- -Guest Lecturer (National Lecturer)
- - Statistician

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SOME REASONS WHY OTHER PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS HAVING A
HARD TIME TO WHAT CAREER PATH THEY WILL PURSUE AFTER
GRADUATION

they do not understand which valuable skills they

have acquired, and they have an overly narrow
conception of where psychology graduates can work
The Value of a Psychology Major: bridging the gap
between perceptions and reality - Haskell,
Burrows, Harrington, & Schuh (2012)
https://doi.org/10.2304/plat.2012.11.2.158
• debunk the stereotype that psychology
majors do not learn marketable skills;
• list six clear examples of valuable
knowledge and skills that psychology
majors learn but are not part of most
other majors, and
• show students why they should take
pride in their psychology major.
THE SUPERPOWERS OF THE
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
Some thoughts on the unique strengths of a
psychology major.
Article by: Dr. Chew (2021)
You know how to learn effectively
Psychology majors learn about the
constraints on learning, such as
selective attention and the limits of
working memory both in introductory
psychology and cognitive psychology
courses. They learn how to avoid or
overcome common student pitfalls like
multitasking and feeling overconfident
about one’s knowledge
You know how to manage stress
and anxiety
Students also learn about helpful personal
attributes like resilience in developmental
psychology courses and self-efficacy in
personality courses. In neuroscience
courses, psychology majors learn about the
importance of sleep and exercise for
dealing with stress. In a social or positive
psychology course, students may learn
how service to others, expressions of
gratitude, and experiencing awe can also
help cope with stress.
You know how to complete a complex
taskDesigning, conducting, and interpreting research is Goal 2.4
in the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate
Psychology Major (APA, 2013). Conducting research is
a complex task, and involves a variety of skills, such as
identifying an important problem, conducting a
literature review, formulating testable hypotheses,
designing a controlled study, analyzing data, and
presenting the research. Completing an original
research project from start to finish takes drive and
self-discipline. To maintain internal validity, students
must be diligent about the quality of the work
throughout the whole process.
You understand personality traits
and individual differences
Psychology majors learn about trait
theories of personality such as the
Big 5 starting in introductory
psychology. Knowing an evidence-
based framework of major traits
gives psychology majors an
advantage in understanding how
people behave and how they
differ.
You developed these skills during
your undergrad
• Critical thinking/problem solving. For critical
thinking, people need to learn effectively, be
scientifically literate, and be aware of biases
and prejudices.
• Teamwork/collaboration. Teamwork and
collaboration involve knowing how people
differ and avoiding social biases and prejudices
to create successful teams.
You developed these skills during
your undergrad
• Professionalism/work ethic. Students who have
conducted original research know how to complete
a complex task from start to finish. They know how
to manage the anxiety and stress along the way.
• Oral/written communication. Students develop
information literacy skills in conducting a literature
review for a research project. When the project is
done, they learn how to write a formal report and
make a research presentation
Enjoy Fun, Rewarding, Challenging
Work
Some psychologists focus on developing solutions
for real-world problems or helping people
resolve complex emotional issues. Others delve
deeper into our understanding of the human
mind and behavior by conducting research and
adding to the body of scientific knowledge.
Research shows that most psychologists enjoy their
work. Around 93% of psychologists in the field
report feeling "somewhat" or "very satisfied" with
their careers. And because we MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES.
Nearly 9 in 10 companies in the Philippines prefer soft skills, including problem-
solving, adaptability, and the ability to work in teams over qualifications in hiring
people stating these are needed to pave the way for economic recovery and
growth, a new research by a profession al network LinkedIin revealed.

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Tips on how to promote
better career plan

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Career Roadmap
Graduate BS Psychology Work as HR or in Academe Try to add side hustles or
(2022) (2023) partime (2025)

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2 4 6

Take the board exam in Planning to take Masters Finish MA (2027) then be a
Psychometrician and pass after a year (2024) Registered Psychologist by
(2023) 2028

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 "The greatest discovery of my
generation is that a human
being can alter his life by
altering his attitudes of
mind."

- William James

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