Career Exploration Video & Audio
Career Conversations Panel:
Discovering Careers in Psychology
Recorded March 15, 2012
During this panel, professionals with undergraduate Psychology degrees shared their personal stories about breaking into the field, how their career paths took them from graduation to where they are now, what knowledge, skills and experience helped them succeed in their jobs and what types of opportunities are available in the field.
| Psychology Panel: Full Session |
Panelist Introductions
Joanne Permaul
Research Associate, Mount Sinai Hospital
Alumna: Specialized Honours BSc Psychology, York University, 1988
Even before I graduated from York with a Specialized Honours BSc in Psychology, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in health research. For more than two decades I have been working as a Family Medicine Research Associate in Toronto hospitals. When I’m not engaged in my career, I am busy completing a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Research and trying to keep up with my 8 year-old daughter.
| Psychology Panel: Joanne Permaul Intro |
Glen Matadeen
Employment Coach, University of Toronto
Alumnus: HBA Psychology, York University, 1995
As an Employment Coach at the University of Toronto, I excite, energize and educate students about their potential and the possibilities of having a great career. Through the combined use of coaching, self-management and counselling techniques, I engage students in understanding how to clearly define their unique talents and create their own career success.
I worked as a Work/Study student at York Career Services and when I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, through networking I got a job at U of T. I then completed a Master's Degree in Education at OISE. In addition, I completed a Diploma in Training and Development and courses in Solution-Focused and Co-Active Coaching. I am also certified in MBTI testing and CareerLeader®, a Harvard developed career assessment program.
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| Psychology Panel: Glen Matadeen Intro |
Esther Zeller
Registered Art Therapist, Art Dynamics
Alumna: BA Psychology, York University, 1973
My two main interests have always been people dynamics and art. In 2000, I decided to put the 2 together and entered a rigorous masters level Art Therapy program. Practicing as a Registered Art Therapist as well as supervising students continues to reaffirm the benefits of Art Therapy.
| Psychology Panel: Esther Zeller Intro |
Questions & Answers
Is it possible to get a job without pursuing further education beyond a bachelor's degree? |
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What would you recommend an undergraduate student do now to prepare for a career in counselling? |
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How did you know this was the career you wanted to pursue? |
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What kinds of jobs are available for someone with just an undergraduate degree in Psychology? |
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If you are looking for a career in counselling, which is better to acquire: a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree? |
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How can you blend your multiple interests into one career? |
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Does a psychology degree from York stand out from psychology degrees from other universities during the hiring process? |
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A psychology degree is a broad degree, how can one decide which career path to follow after graduation? |
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As a shy person, how should I go about networking? |
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What will give one the edge with job applications and interviews? |
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What if one is not good at writing but is good with numbers and statistics, what kind of opportunities are available? |
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How can one handle parental pressures and expectations? |
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What kind of entry level positions are available in research? |
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What is the OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) program? |
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