S1 Ep19: Informational Interviews

Careers in rehabilitation counseling are expected to grow 10% nationally over the next decade and Rehabilitation Counselors are among the highest paid in the counseling profession. Interested? https://www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes/ces/clinical-rehabilitation-counseling 

There are two types of knowledge to learn in college and beyond: Facts and Skills. What are the best ways to learn them? Also, a big announcement about the future of the Psychology Pathways Podcast!

For the final episode of season 1, Joel and Aurora discuss the pros and cons of taking a gap year.

Joel and Aurora discuss the value of informational interviews.

In this episode, we will argue that after COVID-19 it will become more important than ever to:1)    Get inside information.2)    Have relationally-integrated experiences.3)    And have discipline-integrated experiences.Specifically, I believe that this experience with mandatory distance learning will prove to all psychology students that the credit hours, the courses, the curriculum, and the credential are only half of the college experience you need to get the knowledge, skills, and credentials you need to succeed.  Put simply, the three magic ingredients that transform a college education from average to extraordinary are inside information, relationally-integrated experiences, and discipline-integrated experiences. We will also talk about how to get some now and later when the campuses reopen.

Joel and Aurora discuss the value of undergraduate research.

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted daily life. What is going on? How do we cope with stress during this turbulent time?

Joel and Aurora discuss whether or not you should complete a minor, and the value of internships.Find out more at: http://www.psychpathways.com/  

We interview Kristin Williams, Executive Director of Career Exploration and Development. https://www.kent.edu/career We start with why you should attend a career fair, even if you don't need a job! Check out the video: https://youtu.be/saOyuodtV0k

In this episode, we interview students about the value of informational interviews, one example of a certificate program, and obtaining employment with a bachelor's degree in psychology.