The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology [Paperback]

A one-stop resource for practical, concrete, and honest advice in professional development and how to pursue a career in psychology.Written by more than seventy of the field's leading experts, this book consolidates some of the best career guidance into a single volume, designed to offer concrete and honest advice in professional development. It is a must-have resource for all students interested in pursuing a career in psychology.Written by more than seventy of the field's leading experts, this book consolidates some of the best career guidance into a single volume, designed to offer concrete and honest advice in professional development. It is a must-have resource for all students interested in pursuing a career in psychology.Psychology is a popular subject to study, with thousands entering graduate school each year, but unlike med or pre-law, there is limited information available to help students learn about the field, how to successfully apply, and how to thrive while completing doctoral work. The Portable Mentor is a useful, must-have resource for all students interested in psychology. This third edition is updated and expanded, designed to address students' and trainees' need for open dialogue and mentorship. Throughout, it covers some of the common challenges graduates face and features discussions about how to celebrate your identity and find a rewarding, worthwhile career path. It comprises thirty chapters written by more than seventy of the field's top experts, successfully filling a void in professional development advice. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Preface; Part I. Applying to Graduate School: 1. Before you apply to graduate programs in psychology: Knowing when you're ready, and gaining post-baccalaureate experiences Casey D. Calhoun and Mitchell J. Prinstein; 2. Deciding to apply and successfully gaining admission to graduate schools in psychology Mitchell J. Prinstein; Part II. Beginning Your Career: 3. Your first yel“Š