You Will Sell Yourself With:
Professional Organizations
Social Me
Is my Net working?
Is this an interview?
100

A short speech to "Talk yourself up"

Elevator speech/pitch

100

International honor society to advance the science of psychology

What is PSI CHI

100

True or False: You should visit 4 specific sites before submitting your resume'

What is True. it’s important to understand what your digital imprint is saying about you. 77% of companies use social media to recruit

100

Building and maintaining relationships for the long term and not just to advance your career

Networking. Professional contacts may turn into social relationships

100

This is to "practice" an interview

Mock interview. S-ituation,T ask, A ction, R esult

200

What does PSA stands for?

Psychology Student Alliance

200

True or False- "If you don't sell yourself, no one will"

What is True. Although uncomfortable, this is essential to your success

200

This popular search engine has information that you need to know about yourself

What is Google

200

True or False. There are basic "dos and don'ts" for networking online.


True. Don't assume your social media pages are clean and professional. Do review your settings, post wisely, and see how your profile looks to others.


200

This is the first document an employer reads about you

Cover letter. Tell your story and why your skills are a great fit for the position

300

Written by a highly esteemed person describing your excellent attributes

Letter of recommendation?

300

APA is the American Psychological Association. What does APS stand for?

What is the Association for Psychological Science:

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/

300

This is the most "professional" social media

LinkedIn. You can connect with organizations and let recruiters know you are open to work. A great Masthead, headline, experience, skills, and endorsements are key.

300

This is another name for an educator who can help you get started

Faculty member

300

This is an in-depth look at your academic involvement

CV: Curriculum Vitae

400

This document should connect your skills and experiences to the job requirements listed

Your resume'

400

True or False: Memberships in professional organizations should only be listed on your resume'

What is False. You should list these on LinkedIn, your resume', Handshake profile etc. 

400

These sites should be reviewed often to maintain appropriate content

What is FaceBook, IG, Threads, TickToc etc. Review your privacy settings. Don't complain about your job or team on social media.

400

Great places to network in person

Conferences, student events, professional organizations, current job.

400

People you may list on your resume' that can speak to your strengths and validate your skills

Professional and Academic references

500

This "sample" helps to showcase the skills you developed in school or during an internship, or volunteer position

A writing sample

500

This is a resource available for APA student affiliates

What is the APA Connect Guide: Explaines the benefits of being an undergrad member 

https://connectguide.apa.org/students#lp-pom-block-16

500

This site is known for random (and sometimes controversial) thoughts

What is X (formally Twitter)? Make sure you review your settings to keep your personal and professional accounts separate.

500

Doing this beforehand can make networking more productive

Preparation. Research the organization, person, and group and have some questions prepared to ask

500

After you research the company, review your resume'/CV and apply to your dream job, you will need to...

Answer challenging interview questions! “How did you use your college education to develop the skills you will need to succeed in the job for which you are applying?”

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