-
-
-
-
_ Knowing Yourself
-
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Workshops
Online resources
Portfolio/ research
Careers Evening http://www.tcd.ie/careers/students/degree
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Dr. Kevin Thomas, lecturer kthomas@tcd.ie
Sarah Ryan, Careers Adviser
Online advice centre at www.tcd.ie/careers
For an individual meeting careers@tcd.ie
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

?
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Very clear idea of what I want to do after my degree
• Some idea / am considering a number of the options
• No real idea of what I want /options open to me
10% (3)
55% (16)
35% (10)
I am fully aware of my strengths, the skills I have gained, and what motivates me 72% agreed strongly/ somewhat
I am knowledgeable as to the options open to me and the career paths related to those options 55% disagreed strongly/ somewhat
I feel fully equipped to make decisions related to my career
67% disagreed strongly/ somewhat
I feel fully equipped to make successful applications for jobs or further study 73% disagreed strongly/somewhat
I am confident in making presentations
38% disagreed strongly/somewhat
28% agreed strongly/somewhat

At the end of this programme you should be able to:
Reflect, identify and prove skills, interests and values
Understand the process of career planning
Identify a range of careers and useful information sources
Develop an action plan for your career development
Make effective applications (CV, Interview etc.)
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

(See Portfolio for detail)
-
(70%) Wk 5
-
(30%) Wk 5
Attendance(-10% for missed session) credit Wk 1,3,4
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Who are you?
What motivates you?
(interests and values)
What have you got to offer?
(+ Skills)
How do you like to work/learn?
(+ Personal style/ learning style)
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Graduate Employment Potential Student
Enthusiasm for position 1
Personal qualities
Transferable skills
2
4
5 Potential for advancement
Good academic record
Relevant work experience
Specialist subject knowledge
Personal interests
Other work experience
3
6
7
8
9
Skills from Psychology ????
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Motivation /Values
Interests
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Apparent contradictions
We are all unique yet share similarities
Express preferences, yet sometimes exhibit and use opposite sides of our character
Very stable parts of character – yet have huge potential to change
Type Dynamics Indicator– Profiling for Success
Preference not BOX/label
Continuum
Extroversion – Introversion
Sensing – Intuitive
Thinking – Feeling
Judging – Perceiving
Both attitudes part of everyone’s style – one is preferred and usually better developed
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

EXTRAVERSION and INTROVERSION
Are complimentary attitudes towards the world
E
AN EXTRAVERT HAS A PRIMARY
ORIENTATION OUTWARDS - THEY
SEEK ESSENTIAL STIMULATION
FROM THE ENVIRONMENT -- THE
OUTER WORLD OF PEOPLE
AND THINGS
I
AN INTROVERT HAS A PRIMARY
ORIENTATION INWARDS - THEY
SEEK ESSENTIAL STIMULATION
FROM THE INNER WORLD - THEIR
THOUGHTS AND REFLECTIONS
Both attitudes are part of everyone’s lifestyle, but one is usually preferred and better developed
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

SENSING and INTUITION are ways to taking in information
S N
THE SENSING FUNCTION TAKES THE INTUITING FUNCTION TAKES IN
IN INFORMATION “AS IT IS” - IT IS MORE HOLISTIC INFORMATION - IT
MORE LITERAL AND CLOSER TO SEES PATTERNS AND CAN APPEAR
THE FIVE SENSES OF SIGHT, LIKE A “SIXTH-SENSE” OR HUNCH
SOUND, FEEL, TASTE & SMELL
Both functions are part of everyone’s style, but one
Is usually preferred and better developed
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

T
THINKING and FEELING are ways of making decisions
F
THE THINKING FUNCTION IS
COMFORTABLE SORTING
INFORMATION TO MAKE A CLEAR
RATIONALE - IT SEEKS A LOGICAL
AND OBJECTIVE BASIS FOR
MAKING DECISIONS
THE FEELING FUNCTION IS
COMFORTABLE MAKING A
DIRECT JUDGEMENT ON
THE BASIS OF SUBJECTIVE
VALUES
Both functions are part of everyone’s style, but one
Is usually preferred and better developed
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

J
JUDGEMENT and PERCEPTION are complimentary lifestyles
P
A JUDGING ORIENTATION
MEANS A PREFERENCE FOR CLOSING,
GETTING RESULTS, MAKING DECISIONS
HAVING A MORE PLANNED AND
ORDERLY LIFESTYLE
A PERCEIVING ORIENTATION
MEANS A PREFERENCE FOR
KEEPING OPTIONS OPEN, BEING
ADAPTABLE AND REACTING
WITH SPONTANEITY AND
FLEXIBILITY
Both attitudes are part of everyone’s lifestyle, but one
Is usually preferred and better developed
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Clarifiers (IS)
•Preparation
•Time and space
•Facts and details
•Personal
I
Creators (IN)
•Thoughtful
•Theoretical
•Big Picture
•Original
S
Activators (ES)
•Fast pace
•Interactive
•Tangible outcomes
•Practical
Explorers (EN)
•Novelty
•Possibilities
•Discovery
•Involvement
E
N
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Whole type provides insights – interaction of preferences
Trouble identifying with preferences?, remember:
• Family and work encourage certain behaviour
• Doing what is expected
• What you would like to be /or the real you?
• Ask friends, take your time ….
Careers
• Team (E) alone or one-to-one (I)
• Concrete factual data (S) new ideas and approaches (N)
• Logical objective analysis (T) subjective person centred values (F)
• Clear structure (J) changing unpredictable setting (P)
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Profiling for Success
Preference not label
Can change over time
Dynamic – not static
One reflection of your personal style
Feel free to disagree
Do you recognise any of yourself?
_ Test the results!
ALL TOOLS
No one tool to suit everyone
Use several instruments not just one
Always listen to your heart
You are unique
Tools are just the beginning
One piece of the jigsaw
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Online PDP – Your Degree .. What Next? Choose Your Career
Profiling for Success – Your Degree … What Next? Skills
Web Prospects Planner, Career Directions …. Many others
Paper and Pen
Ask others – 5 positive things
Reflection
Keep in your portfolio and update
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Begin reflecting on and identifying:
Skills, interests, values
Personal and Learning Style
Personal criteria for making career decisions
Making applications
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Performance Management and Appraisal
(PMDS)
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

?
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Employment
• Postgraduate study
• Something completely different
• Timeout
• A combination of the above!
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Web – www.tcd.ie/careers
• Guidance software – Prospects Planner, Pathfinder, Profiling for Success
• Careers Information Centre
_ Folder including psychology related professions
_ Back issues of The Psychologist
_ Information on a diversity of career options, postgrads, funding etc.
• Employment opportunities – online
• VACWORK – summer work experience
• CV review Video/Mock interviews
• Individual advice and guidance
• Careers Week and other events
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• What do TCD grads do?
• Professional psychology
_ Clinical
_ Counselling
_ Educational
_ Forensic
_ Health
_ Lecturer/ academic research
_ Neuroscience
_ Occupational
_ Sport
Psychology related
_ Teaching
_ Careers adviser
_ Personnel officer
_ Market researcher
_ Social researcher
_ Psychotherapist
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

_ Business e.g.Advertising, Marketing, Financial incl. accounting, Management Consultancy…
_ Public service
_ Leisure, tourism & travel
_ Media, communication & information
_ Journalism
_ Law
_ Public Relations
_ Medicine
_ ……. And many more!
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Clinical Psychology – 3 yr doctorate
_ Taught, research, placement
_ Research and clinical experience, II.1/1 st
_ Individual, group interview, written exercise
_ Trinity, UCD, NUIG, UL, QUB (56)
• Counselling Psychology – 2 yr masters
_ Personal development, academic, research, placements
_ Experience in support, listening role, II.1/1 st
_ Trinity, UCC, UU Jordanstown
• Educational Psychology – 2yr Masters (Irl) 3yr doctorate (UK)
_ Academic, research, placement
_ 2 years professsional experience in education/ psychology
_ related setting, II.1/1 st
UCD 12 places, QUB (3 yr doctorate), more?
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Forensic Psychology
_ Many Clinical/counselling psychologists work in forensic settings
_ UCC (academic focus) (next 07)
_ UK MSc. courses with placement (1 yr) + 2 yrs under supervision (BPS)
• Health - 2 yr full time
_ Research/taught with placement
_ NUIG
• Lecturer/ academic research
_ research/taught masters, PhD, post-doc research
_ teaching responsibilities
_ All universities with School/Department of Psych
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Neuroscience/neuropsychology
_ Plus clinical = Clinical Neuropsychologist
_ Clinical neuropsychology courses in UK (5)
_ 4yr taught/research multi disciplinary doctorate (07 entry)
• Occupational - 1 yr masters
_ DCU, UCD
_ UK MSc courses plus 2 yr under supervision (BPS) Chartered
• Sport
_ Taught courses (UK) accredited courses available for 06 cohort
_ Research in area
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Taught Vs Research ………
Ireland or abroad?
Entry requirements and will I meet them?
When do I apply?
Fees and likely living costs?
Is funding available, how do I apply, likelihood?
If I don't get funding - plan B?
NB. What do I plan to do afterwards?
Where have previous students found employment?
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• IRELAND
_ http://www.gradireland.com
_ http://www.psihq.ie
_ Institution websites
• UK
_ http://www.prospects.ac.uk
_ http://www.bps.org.uk
_ http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp/Clearing House Clin Psych
_ http://www.lg-employers.gov.uk (Clearing House Ed. Psych)
• EUROPE
_ http://www.ploteus.net
• US
_ www.fulbright.ie
_ www.fulbright.co.uk
_ www.petersons.com/ University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Does your prospective superviser make time for his or her students?
• What is their supervisory style?
• What is the mean time to dissertation for his/her students?
• Is there a group of research students?
• Do the students interact with each other?
• Where do students go after they finish their Ph.Ds?
• Is that where you want to go?
• Does the group have fun?
_ How to get a PhD - Estelle Phillips/Derek Pugh
_ www.grad.ac.uk
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• College Funding
(www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies)
_ Closing Date 2007:1 st May (Outcome July)
_ Research Studentships: €8,000 + Fees
_ Ussher Fellowships: €12,700 + Fees
• Local Authority Scholarships
• Departmental Funds
• Other organisations: National Children’s Office,
Combat Poverty etc.
• Health Research Board (www.hrb.ie)
• IRCHSS €16,000 + fees (www.irchss.ie/)
Closing Date 2007: January
• Other ???
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Clinical/Counselling/ Forensic
Learning Disabilities e.g. John Of God & St Michael’s
House
Disabilities e.g. Rehab
Research e.g.assistant or
Masters/ PhD incl. Clinical setting
Nursing Homes eg. Royal Hospital
Donnybrook, Nurses on Call
Residential care for children e.g.
Barretstown
Applied Behaviour Analysis
- ABA Schools (list on folder)
Occupational/ HR
Any work in an organisationadministration, HR, training, research
Educational
Teaching/Youthwork/group facilitation/ ABA schools/ dyslexia summer camp
Advertising/ Marketing
Any work in advertising relevant organisation administration e.g.
EOP
Experience assisting someone in the field - remember vacwork!
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• Using your networks for information/ advice and opportunities
• Taking the stepping stone approach
• Scanning media
• Letting people know you are looking
• Professional networks – organisations, journals
• Information and advisory interviews
• Work shadowing
• Voluntary work
• Freelance work
• Training in area related to your target
• Speculative applications to employers
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

network noun 1 arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines 2 complex system of railways etc. 3 people connected by exchange of information etc . 4 group of broadcasting stations connected for simultaneous broadcast of a programme 5 system of interconnected computers
Using your networks:
√ Lets people know what career interests you
√ Lets people know what you have to offer
√ Helps you gain information, advice and sometimes job opportunities
√ Is a two-way process
Using your networks is not
× Nepotism
× Using the ‘old boys/girls’ network to ‘pull strings’
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

• ‘I was lucky……’ Not luck but the way you react to a situation
• ‘Chance favours only the prepared mind’
• Skills to take advantage of chance/luck
_ Curiosity
_ Flexibility
_ Risk taking
_ Persistence
_ Optimism
• Don’t rely on fate but be open to chance opportunities
_ CPD, Networks, Events, Learning
• Exercise: What sort of chance event would you like to happen to you?
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers

Self Awareness
Who am I?
Planning &
Taking Action
How best to apply?
Opportunity
Awareness
What is available out there?
Decision-making
How can I make the best match?
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/careers