"HOW I APPLIED MY PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE FOR A CAREER IN...."

April 7, 2017 alumni panelThe Psychology Alumni Advisory Board provides a mentoring opportunity for undergraduates and alumni. The alumni career panels help current students explore career options. Panels are typically organized by topic area. Currently, we have been hosting the panels virtually via Zoom. We do plan to continue the in-person events in the near future. 

We are always growing our database with helpful alumni in the following areas:

  • Careers in Human Resources
  • Clinical careers
  • Careers in analytics 
  • Careers in Management
  • Careers in the school system
  • Careers in law

Join us for these panel presentations, answer questions, and offer mentoring tips.

Follow our social media outlets @PsychIllinois for announcements and registration links.

Alumni interested in volunteering for a panel should contact Ryan Leskis, Stewardship & Alumni Relations Coordinator, rleskis@illinois.edu

Past panel photos

April 2019: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in mental health/social services? L-R: Stephanie Record, Michael Langendorf
March 2019: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in a school setting? L-R: Allison Wolfe, Susan Williams, Lisa Micele
February 2019: Internship Opportunities at the Research Park. L-R: Jennifer Kim, Assistant Director for Talent; Emily Ordin, Psychology Intern
November 2018: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in human resources? L-R: Denise Burger, Becky Barker, Cedric Estrada, Brett Litwiller
October 2018: How can I prepare for graduate school? L-R: Caroline Tancredy, Lexi Hanna, Nicole Allen
September 2018: Why should I attend a job fair? L-R: Brian Neighbors, Jean Drasgow, Tracy Parish
April 2017: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in neuropsychology/neuroscience? Panel: Bradley Axelrod, Mike Basso, Monica Fabiani, Gabriele Gratton
December 2017: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in law? L-R: Marios Karayannis, The Honorable Robert Villa
October 2016: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in music, art or dance therapy? L-R: Sarah Scully, Azizi Marshall, Erica Hornthal, Alyssa Steinke
December 2016: How can I use my psychology degree for a career in a school setting? L-R: Michael Langendorf, Nicole Shields, Keri Carter Pipkins

Other Alumni Career events

Psychology is always looking for ways to connect our alumni with students and help them explore their career options.  Some of our past events are listed below: