General Job Areas for Graduates with a BS Degree
Each of these areas include several jobs that students with a BS in psychology can obtain.

Admissions/Financial Aid Advertising Bank Management Child/Youth/Elder Care Community Services Consulting Services Court/Juvenile Services Customer Services Educational Services Employee Relations Employment Services Financial Services Government/Legislative Services Hotel Management Human Resources Human Services Insurance Claims/Underwriter Insurance Sales Law Enforcement/Police Manufacturing/Production Market Research Military Service Museum Programs

News Reporting Personnel/Human Resources Private/Nonprofit Management Production/Quality Control Property Management Public Relations/Media Services Purchasing Real Estate Sales Residential Services Restaurant Management Retail Management Retail/Wholesale Sales Social Services Special Populations Services Stocks/Bonds Sales Student/Alumni Services Substance Abuse Services Supply Management Teaching Technical Writing Travel Services Volunteer Services Youth Services

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Student Characteristics Valued by Professors and Employers
Here is a partial list of characteristics adapted from many sources. These characteristics, when judged to be "high" or "good," are generally considered favorable by potential employers and by professors--including those serving on graduate school admissions committees.

Intellectual Ability Scholastic Ability Motivation Creativity Character Emotional Maturity Positive/Optimistic Attitude Empathetic Understanding Adaptability/Flexibility Ability to Handle Stress Interpersonal Skills Group Work Skills Cross-Cultural Interaction Skills

Independent Work Skills Written Communication Skills Oral Communication Skills Foreign Language Skills Analytical Thinking Skills Research Skills Statistical Skills Computer Skills Technology/Equipment/Material Skills Teaching Skills Counseling Skills Organization Skills Leadership Skills