Complete a cover letter justifying why you are the best candidate for the job.
Week 2 Resume Assignment – Submit as an attachment to the Assignment Link
Resources:
Developmental Psychology:
· http://www.thepsychfiles.com/category/topics/developmental/
· http://www.apa.org/action/science/developmental/
· http://careersinpsychology.org/what-is-developmental-psychology/
Personality Psychology:
· http://www.thepsychfiles.com/category/topics/personality/
· https://www.ted.com/talks/brian_little_who_are_you_really_the_puzzle_of_personality
· http://study.com/articles/Personality_Psychologist_Job_Description_and_Education_Information.html
Biopsychology:
· http://www.thepsychfiles.com/category/topics/biological-psychology
Perception:
· http://www.thepsychfiles.com/category/topics/perception/
OPTIONAL Reading:
SOKAL, M. M. (2016). Launching a Career in Psychology with Achievement and Arrogance: James McKeen Cattell at The Johns Hopkins University, 1882-1883. Journal of The History of The Behavioral Sciences, 52(1), 5-19. doi:10.1002/jhbs.21764
After reviewing and researching the above materials and any other scholarly articles you may find in our library, choose ONE of the career categories and conduct a job search. Once you have completed the job search, complete the following:
Part I:
· Complete a professional Resume applying for a job in the career field you have chosen.
Part II:
· Complete a cover letter justifying why you are the best candidate for the job.
Part III:
· Reflection:
1. Using your career choice above, complete a two-page summary regarding how you see yourself in this career five years into the job. Be creative, while focusing on a typical day, including, but not limited to:
a. Who are your clients/colleagues?
b. What continuing education have you accomplished?
c. Location
d. What skills have you learned?
e. How has your career choice affected and shaped your personal life?
Below is a career Resume template site you may use, or you may create your own, but it must be professional. At least three academic sources should be incorporated.
https://www.livecareer.com/resume-templates
Submit the cover letter, Resume, and Reflection as ONE document to the assignment link.