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Comment on Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology by Pat R. Ogrady

Pat R. Ogrady — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:53:42 +0000

Wow, talk about your crappy books! I strongly recommend that you spend 5 minutes searching Google with the parameters “Psychology Industrial Organizational”. I can guarantee that you’ll find the exact same information contained in this book.

I’m giving this book 2 stars, because it would have some use in a high school guidance counseling office. However, if your not buying for that specific purpose and you don’t mind reading off of a monitor you can save yourself a few bucks.

Rating: 2 / 5

Comment on Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology by aaron

aaron — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:44:32 +0000

This book contains pretty reliable information about what I/O psych is and what kind of careers can be expected. However, all of this information is readily available for FREE on the internet. The only advantage this book offers is that the info is conveniently collected in one place. If you don’t mind paying for a little extra convenience, this book’s for you. I recommend doing your own research and saving your money.
Rating: 3 / 5

Comment on Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:41:17 +0000

I was a little bit discouraged by a previous review, but purchased the book anyway. This book has helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I was not sure if the MA & PhD in I/O Psych were right for me, but after reading the book, looking up the websites referenced throughout, I have made a very informed decision. I love the actual accounts from I/O Psych majors and what their work is really like. If you know everything about this field, I can see how this book could be a waste of time. But if you’re like me and know only the basics, this book will help you not only determine if I/O Psych is the right academic path for you, but also provide guidance as to what career path you could take with this degree. I had no idea how many options I had. And I did try the Google idea and did not come up with nearly as much trustworthy information as contained in this book. I don’t know about you, but I don’t always believe everything I see online. This book is priceless (and pricey but worth it)!! Thank you Tara L. Kuther whoever you are!!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology by Jennifer Martin

Jennifer Martin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:56:22 +0000

As a professor having a doctorate in I/O Psychology, this is a very user-friendly book, perfect for sophomore/junior level college students interested in I/O Psych. I always recommend this book to students who want to know more about general graduate school issues and who are leaning towards I/O. I don’t require students in my classes to purchase the book, but I do suggest that they buy it, especially since the price suits the typical college student.

One warning about the book, however, is that it includes a section on Human Factors which really is an entirely different field with its own various associations and journals separate from I/O. However, students are most likely not going to be introduced to the Human Factors field unless they research careers in I/O; therefore, its inclusion in the book is not a major issue for me.
Rating: 4 / 5

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onlineguideindia — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:26:34 +0000

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Comment on Are there careers in Psychology that specialize in mental illness? by Carlos J

Carlos J — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:12:19 +0000

Clinical Psychologists deal mostly with the mental illnesses you describe. Although all Psychologists learn about them, not all treat them. What you mention about Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy are specializations a Clinical Psychologist can make.

Comment on Are there careers in Psychology that specialize in mental illness? by Kendra

Kendra — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:28:54 +0000

darling, thats not psychology…thats phsychiatry

Comment on Are there careers in Psychology that specialize in mental illness? by Mann

Mann — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:25:41 +0000

mass murderer? haha, no sorry! no answer

Comment on You’re Too Smart for This: Beating the 100 Big Lies About Your First Job by Lori A. Kozlowski

Lori A. Kozlowski — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:03:28 +0000

Some books beat around the bush, merely hinting at what they really want to say. Michael Ball just comes out and says what you need to hear. “You’re Too Smart For This” is an excellent guide for college seniors/soon-to-be graduates who are wondering what to expect in the “real world.” The workforce is much different than college, and anyone getting ready to plunge into their first job would be well-served to read this practical and humorous advice. The book is even chopped up into easy-to-read sections, so you will never feel overwhelmed. I wish I had this book back when I was 21 and getting ready to leave the Ivory Towers.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on You’re Too Smart for This: Beating the 100 Big Lies About Your First Job by Bobosan

Bobosan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:23 +0000

I think that the author does a good job pinpointing most if not all of the relevant issues. And, the advice is vague but generally helpful and gets you thinking. It is a quick and leasurely read. If you are looking for specific soultions, this is not the righ book for you.

The biggest issue with this book is the writing style. The author overdoes (by a lot) in trying to make the book funny. Humor is great, and is very much needed in this subject matter, but here the humor overshadows the substance – it is everywhere (in the body of the text and in the side-boxes) and it comprises most of the text (I’d say 60%+). Entire paragraphs are spend making inept jokes, some so bad that you will have to re-read them to figure out that it’s not that you didn’t get it, but there is nothing there to get.

So, to the author – a little more substance may help you out in the future. Jokes are great but only when they are funny. And with a bad joke on every other line the book becomes tedious quickly.
Rating: 3 / 5

Comment on You’re Too Smart for This: Beating the 100 Big Lies About Your First Job by Jason Thomas Gordon

Jason Thomas Gordon — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:26:30 +0000

This is probably the only book on the market that actually tells you what’s what in Corporate America from a new worker’s standpoint. Michael Ball covers everything from bosses to office politics to getting promoted to building a personal brand. And all the quotes and little sidebars are freakin’ hilarious! If you’re a new grad, you’ve got to get this one!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on You’re Too Smart for This: Beating the 100 Big Lies About Your First Job by Christina Amato

Christina Amato — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:35:47 +0000

The big difference between You’re Too Smart for This and other first-job books–believe me, I’ve read them ALL–is how TRUE and FUNNY this one is! Instead of being so serious and preachy, Michael Ball communicates the big work and life lessons with humor and wit. And not that “oh yeah, ha-ha” kind of humor; I mean, you really laugh out loud with this stuff! (Although some of it is kind of edgy, so be aware if you’re easily offended…).

Plus the book is broken up into nice, bite-sized sections. In fact, I don’t think that any “lie” is more than 4 or 5 pages long. This makes the book very “flippable”–you can get in and out fast, and come back to it whenever you want.

On top of all this, it’s unflinchingly honest: no punches pulled. It’s the straight dope, whether you want to hear it or not. The author doesn’t apologize to the reader, or try to make you feel like you’re above the gruntwork. Instead, he tells you how to deal with it and move on to the bigger stuff ASAP.

I can’t recommend this book enough. You’ll be informed, entertained, and infinitely better prepared for your career!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on You’re Too Smart for This: Beating the 100 Big Lies About Your First Job by Rolf Dobelli

Rolf Dobelli — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:30:08 +0000

Michael Ball’s book is a brutally candid manual for the new college graduate starting out in the corporate world. Written in a witty, often bawdy style, it parses out specific advice and general wisdom, distinguishing between the expectations the new employee may hold and the realities of entry-level work. Ball’s straight talk is dressed up with pertinent quotes from a broad range of sources, including philosophers and novelists, management books, business case studies and popular culture. Some of his advice is common sense, like admonitions against romancing your co-workers or being too vocal in meetings. Some of it exposes nuances of the corporate environment, including office politics and how organizations form and operate. We recommend this book to the novice job holder, who will benefit from being forewarned. We also recommend it to human resources executives, managers who deal with recent college graduates and senior managers who want insights about what is going on at the ground level. The book’s structural gimmick – its refutation of so-called “lies” about the corporate world – can seem like shtick. Although the lies are entertaining, the book actually communicates a number of useful truths. Those who learned life’s lessons the hard way will find confirmation in Ball’s maxims; they may be the first to suggest that those who are starting their careers should start reading this first.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on What are good careers in Criminal Justice? by Christian S

Christian S — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:14:06 +0000

The only reason to get a degree in Criminal Justice is if you want to be an attorney or you are already a police officer looking for salary incentives.

If you want to be in Law Enforcement, get a degree in something that will help you in your career. Computer Science, Accounting, Forensic Science, etc. Federal, state and local police departments want people with practical degrees that can be used in specialized investigations.

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Kevin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:48:03 +0000

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Comment on What are good careers in Criminal Justice? by akasidepocket

akasidepocket — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:54:20 +0000

Federal Agent in Homeland Security

Comment on What are some careers in psychology other than counseling? by Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:53:36 +0000

There are many different careers. As mentioned previously there is the option of being a forensic psychologist. You could also be an organizational psychologist, school psychologist, or use your degree in a different field such as business/human resources.

Comment on What are some careers in psychology other than counseling? by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:52:50 +0000

Forensic psychologist- for instance, creating a profile for a murderer, et cetera. Just my persona favorite, lol. And there are SEVERAL other things you can do. In fact, if you type up ‘psychology careers’ on Google, you’ll find many.

Comment on What are some careers in psychology other than counseling? by Tofus

Tofus — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:21:28 +0000

You need to practice first, and this could take years before you can be recongnised, then you can start lecture, I do work for a large body of shrinks, theres no short cut on this one.

Comment on What careers would be good for finance/accounting and criminal justice? by Lauren1980

Lauren1980 — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:16:15 +0000

Certified Fraud Examiner , it is an accounting career that is involved in fighting fraud and other financial crime. You could work in many criminal justice fields higher up, you need a accounting backgroud and education.

Comment on What careers would be good for finance/accounting and criminal justice? by mevadus

mevadus — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:13:00 +0000

You could work for the IRS. They want people with accounting and criminal justice backgrounds.

Comment on What are some cool careers in psychology? by lordreith

lordreith — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:10:59 +0000

Careers in Psychology

Career counselor
Child psychologist
Clinical psychologist
Cognitive psychologist
Community mental health aide
Counseling psychologist
Counselor
Educational psychologist
Group home supervisor
High school psychology teacher
Human resource professional
Industrial psychologist
Intake interviewer
Marriage counselor
Mental health researcher
Organizational consultant
Pastoral counselor
Probation officer
Professor
Psychometrician
Research technician
School psychologist
Social psychologist
Substance abuse counselor
Test developer
Training and development consultant

Fields of psychology

Adolescent development
Animal
Behavioral pharmacology
Child
Clinical
Cognitive
Community
Comparative
Consulting
Consumer
Counseling
Developmental
Educational
Engineering
Evaluation and measurement
Experimental
Forensic
Genetic
History of psychology
Industrial
Learning
Military
Organizational
Personality
Philosophical
Physiological
Psycholinguistics
Psychometrics
Psychopathology
Rehabilitation
School
Social
sports

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Comment on Careers in Psychology by Career information

Career information — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:16:29 +0000

I am planning to make career in Psychology, can you provide more info.

Comment on what are some possible careers in criminal justice? by KabbaSurabie

KabbaSurabie — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:44:44 +0000

Police officer/Police detective
Immigration officer
FBI agent
CSI investigator
Criminal profiler
U.S. Marshall

Comment on The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology by M.Schaaf

M.Schaaf — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:18:44 +0000

This book is quite easy to read and is very relevant for psychologists in training and psychologists in the field.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on What are some careers in Psychology? by mary tyler moore

mary tyler moore — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:52:32 +0000

i always thought “science” meant you had to do research and write a thesis, and “arts” means you didnt. like the difference btwn an MA and an MS.

Comment on What are some careers in Psychology? by Paramedic

Paramedic — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:14:39 +0000

Your degree will either be an arts degree or science degree in psychology. Arts has nothing to do with drawing or art. Either way, you will have to take a FEW math courses including statistics. I am a psych major and I’m not good at math. All you need to pass is a “C” and I’m glad. I am working on my MS in counseling psychology. The field of psychology is very diverse; you will many opportunities.

Paramedic/Psych Major

Comment on What are some careers in Psychology? by macrominded

macrominded — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:33:20 +0000

Restaurant Manager thats where my degree in Psych landed me

Comment on What are some careers in Psychology? by Margie

Margie — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:02:47 +0000

psychologist, guidance counsellor, behavioural analyst, behaviour therapist, Multisystemic Therapist (www.mst.com), child-behaviourist, geriatric therapist, grief counsellor, etc etc etc.

There are many fields you can go into. By the way B.A and M.A don’t vary much from a B.Sc and M.Sc. I have a B.A and a B.Sc (and almost a M.Sc) in Psychology. If you are in the USA you do need a Master’s or PhD degree and registration to practice.