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According to NACE's Salary Survey (2014), the average starting salary for new graduates with bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2013 was _____ . $42,652 $37,400 $59,084 $28,260
$37,400
If you are interested in academe, seeking teaching experience in graduate school will impress potential employers, whether you were the instructor of record or a teaching assistant. (T/F)
False
In general, professors love to interact with students, and so it is to your benefit to be the student who professors remember as being the one that required tons of attention. (T/F)
False
To prepare for a job interview, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: Search and review any information available about the company Carefully select professional attire that fits the position Get feedback on your interview style by videotaping yourself Practice interviewing with friends who will provide you with positive feedback
Practice interviewing with friends who will provide you with positive feedback
Quality of your graduate application materials counts. Fill out a practice application form and never hand-write your application. (T/F)
True
The truth about letters of recommendation is that you should trust your letter writers or ask someone else. (T/F)
True
To decide which kinds of employment positions you should seek, it is advisable to be guided by your values and how you really are, not how you think you "should" be. (T/F)
True
To ensure you find a doctoral program that fits your interests, it is appropriate to ask programs the percentages of your training that will be devoted to practice versus research. (T/F)
True
Students can be blinded by their desire to attend graduate school - at any cost. It is normal to have educational debt when you leave graduate school, but be aware of the potential amount and carefully consider if you want to afford it. For instance, 2011 data report that graduates in the practice-oriented subfields had a median debt of: $22,000 $37,500 $80,000 $90,500
$80,000
On average, most clinical PhD programs with equal emphasis on practice and research accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants. 50 35 14 22
14
According to 2014 data, the combined GRE General Test scores averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs of students actually admitted into the programs. 158; 154 220; 211 300; 290 312; 304
312; 304
According to 2014 data, the minimum required combined Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning GRE scores averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs. 340; 327 312; 304 278; 265 227; 200
312; 304
Time to complete doctoral programs varies with an average of ____ years for research-oriented programs and ____ years for practice-oriented programs. 6 - 7; 5 - 6 4 - 5; 5 - 6 5 - 6; 4 - 5 5 - 6; 6 - 7
4 - 5; 5 - 6
In terms of organizing your letters of recommendation, you will want to allow your recommenders at least ________ to write the letters. 2 - 3 weeks 4 - 6 weeks 6 - 8 weeks One semester
4 - 6 weeks
For clinical psychology PhD programs, the overall average GPA for those applicants actually admitted to the program is close to: 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0
4.0
Your text recommends that, when considering graduate programs, you should review as many as ______ and plan on applying to ______ programs. 40 - 45; 15 - 20 50 - 60; 5 - 10 40 - 50; 10 - 15 20 - 25; 5 - 10
40 - 50; 10 - 15
Freestanding PsyD programs (i.e., those not affiliated with a university, although they - misleadingly - use university in their name) accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants, while university-based PsyD programs accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants. 75; 36 50; 35 25; 10 25; 50
50; 35
GRE Psychology Subject Test scores for incoming students actually admitted to graduate programs averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs. 686; 682 795; 618 910; 813 552; 496
686; 682
___ percent of clinical and counseling psychology graduate programs require some type of interview prior to an offer of admission. 36 55 74 93
93
The General Test of the GRE (which includes Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing) is required by ___ percent of doctoral programs and ___ percent of masters programs for admission. 41; 28 97; 80 60; 42 74; 57
97; 80
Letters of recommendation are one of the MOST important criteria used by graduate school admissions committees to evaluate candidates. Part of your success with letters of recommendation is your responsibility to ask the right people for letters. Of the following, the best choice for letters of recommendation is: Any work supervisor who has known you at least one year and knows your strengths as an employee A work supervisor if the work is related to psychology and you have worked there at least one year and knows your strengths as an employee in the field A psychology professor who likes you and who is friendly, so will write a positive letter A psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple courses and done well, either at your current school or a community college, and who knows your academic work A psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple upper-division courses and done well, and who knows your academic work
A psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple upper-division courses and done well, and who knows your academic work
It is the reality of our world that, although following all the advice we are giving you about applying to graduate school will increase the likelihood of your being accepted to programs, there are no guarantees for success. However, beyond the possibility of simply having "bad luck," you should review your applications to see if you made any of these common mistakes that often cost students an offer of admission: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Having no research experience Applying only to high-ranked programs Not applying widely enough (geographically or otherwise) Having a low GPA/GRE relative to the means of those recently admitted to the programs
All
Your should provide a packet for those writing your letters of recommendation that includes which of the following materials? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) A copy of your personal statement and your vita Web addresses (and passwords) for any recommendations submitted online A preaddressed, stamped envelope for each letter that must be mailed Unofficial copies of your transcript(s) and GRE scores A checklist of all programs with information on due dates Any required recommendation forms (FYI: with the top section filled out by you!)
All
Some students remain in a state of limbo for years regarding graduate school. This state, often referred to as ABD, is the abbreviation for: Almost Bankrupted by Doctorate Applied But Denied Absent Before Degree All But Dissertation
All But Dissertation
Regarding letters of recommendation for graduate applications, it is preferred to have: All three from psychology professors you've taken courses with All three from psychology professors, at least one with whom you've done research The strongest letters you can get from professors, no matter which department they're in All three from psychology professors, at least two with whom you've done research
All three from psychology professors, at least two with whom you've done research
Which of the following are good ways to prepare for the GRE test? Allow many hours over several weeks or months to study. Take a practice test once monthly for several months in advance of the exam. Consider obtaining at least one of the study guides available for the GREs. Review the test taking tips on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website.
Allow many hours over several weeks or months to study. Consider obtaining at least one of the study guides available for the GREs. Review the test taking tips on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website.
Extracurricular activities are most important as _____________ that will enable you to enhance your attractiveness as a graduate school applicant. An avenue for acquiring information and contacts Preparation for leadership positions in psychological associations Working with specific populations in professional psychological associations Potential graduate course credit
An avenue for acquiring information and contacts
Which of the following provides you with the best overview for preparing for the Psychology GRE exam? An introductory psychology textbook The ETS (Educational Testing Service) website The APA's Graduate Study in Psychology publication Kaplan's GRE Exam handbook
An introductory psychology textbook
Several behaviors are recommended for you to be successful on the day of the actual interview. All of the following are successful behaviors EXCEPT: Arriving at least 30 minutes early Bringing appropriate questions that you want to ask the interviewer Bringing a notepad and pen Reviewing a copy of your application Taking care to not wear too much perfume/cologne
Arriving at least 30 minutes early
Most graduate programs in psychology want you to have already demonstrated your promise as a scientist before you apply for admission. The most common way to do this as an undergraduate is to: Design and conduct your own research through independent study supervised by a professor Assist a psychology professor with his or her own research Volunteer as a research assistant at a hospital or mental health clinic Assist in a research project with a professor from a department other than psychology
Assist a psychology professor with his or her own research
According to your textbook, 38% of employers have indicated that they plan to _______________ as part of their recruiting strategy. Decrease their use of "head hunting" agencies Increase their use of more "head hunting" agencies Attend more career fairs Attend fewer career fairs
Attend more career fairs
Sometimes, graduate admissions interviews take place by telephone. For telephone interviews, you should: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Be aware that some programs call without warning you Have your application materials laid out in front of you Avoid engaging your interviewer in a discussion about their own interests Prepare a "telephone card" for each program Dress as you would for an in-person interview
Be aware that some programs call without warning you Have your application materials laid out in front of you Prepare a "telephone card" for each program Dress as you would for an in-person interview
Vitae (academic resumes) are unique and different from typical work resumes in many ways. Unlike resumes, vitae: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Do not include relevant work experience Can be 20, 30, or more pages in length Present all of your presentations and publications in correct APA format Almost never use the "Career Objective" heading
Can be 20, 30, or more pages in length Present all of your presentations and publications in correct APA format Almost never use the "Career Objective" heading
Which of the following are TRUE of specialist degrees? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) This degree typically takes 2 years to complete. Degree requirements generally include a "project" - a thesis research study. The degree includes coursework, practica, and an internship. The most common specialist degree (EdS) is almost exclusively for school psychology.
Degree requirements generally include a "project" - a thesis research study. The degree includes coursework, practica, and an internship. The most common specialist degree (EdS) is almost exclusively for school psychology.
Which of the following are TRUE regarding master's degrees? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Doing well in a terminal master's program can improve your chances of getting accepted into a doctoral program. All master's programs require a thesis. Master's degrees are typically 3 years long, with additional time in applied programs. Terminal master's programs have lower entrance requirements than nonterminal/doctoral programs.
Doing well in a terminal master's program can improve your chances of getting accepted into a doctoral program. Terminal master's programs have lower entrance requirements than nonterminal/doctoral programs.
According to the National Science Foundation's 2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates, recent recipients of bachelor's degrees in psychology were overwhelmingly: Employed in business/private industry Still seeking gainful employment a year after graduation Employed in educational institutions Employed in the government sector, including the military
Employed in business/private industry
Regarding the graduate programs to which you actually decide to apply, your text recommends that half of your applications should be to programs where you ____ the statistics of their recent admissions. Exceed Meet Are slightly below
Exceed
Graduate admissions committees do not consider laboratory-based courses in departments outside of psychology (e.g., natural or biological sciences) as helpful to your undergraduate training in psychological methods and theory. (T/F)
False
When applying to graduate school programs, you should not apply to a program unless you meet all admissions criteria, because graduate admission committees do not consider your strengths as compensation for your weaknesses (e.g., having strong research experience will not offset low GRE scores). (T/F)
False
When you are lucky enough to receive a job offer, keep in mind that the salary offered is usually the highest amount the employer can afford. (T/F)
False
Although specific admission requirements vary across programs, in general, doctoral programs look for applicants who show strength in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Work experience GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Extracurricular activities Personal statement GPA Interview
GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Personal statement GPA Interview
Perhaps the best advice regarding graduate school interviews is to: Acquaint yourself with the program Be familiar with the program's faculty Clarify your goals and reason for applying Go, if you're invited
Go, if you're invited
One of the early steps to selecting a graduate program that is right for you is to do a comprehensive search of available programs. Your reading recommends all of the following as excellent resources EXCEPT: Graduate Study in Psychology (APA publication) Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology Gradschools.com Various resources given in each of the Subfields of Psychology Chapters in your text
Gradschools.com
If you have mediocre grades, having excellent qualifications in other areas may compensate to make you competitive for admission to graduate programs. The best compensations are to have all of which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Having solid letters of recommendation Doing well on the interview Taking rigorous courses Doing psychology-related public service Obtaining high GRE scores Carefully writing and revising your personal statement
Having solid letters of recommendation Taking rigorous courses Obtaining high GRE scores Carefully writing and revising your personal statement
Regarding clinical, counseling, and school graduate programs, you will only be able to get licensed in many states if you graduate from an APA-accredited program. Information on how long a program has been accredited can be found: In every December issue of APA's publication, American Psychologist On the APA website In the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology On the EPPP (national licensing exam) website
In every December issue of APA's publication, American Psychologist
Professional preparation of your graduate application packet is important. It is wise to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Include a cover letter itemizing the contents of your application Send in your packet through an express mail service two days before the due date Include a maximum of two writing samples Send all application materials all at once Submit all your materials in a neutral folder with your name/contact info typed on it
Include a cover letter itemizing the contents of your application Include a maximum of two writing samples Send all application materials all at once Submit all your materials in a neutral folder with your name/contact info typed on it
Which of the following are all "kisses of death" for your personal statement and can likely cause you to be rejected from graduate programs? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Forgetting to explain why you want to attend graduate school in general Including references to your own mental health Providing excessively self-revealing information Expressing a strong need to help others Including religious issues that are unrelated to the program to which you are applying Using a canned, nonspecific, generic statement for all applications Having grammatical or spelling errors in your statement Failing to mention which faculty you are interested in working with
Including references to your own mental health Providing excessively self-revealing information Expressing a strong need to help others Including religious issues that are unrelated to the program to which you are applying Using a canned, nonspecific, generic statement for all applications Having grammatical or spelling errors in your statement
According to the Collegegrad.com (2011) survey, 24% of employers rank a student's _____ as the most important criterion in evaluating new college graduates. Internship/experience Major/degree College he/she graduated from Passion
Internship/experience
Although this should not be the deciding factor on selecting graduate programs, a better chance at admission to graduate school can be found with a school that: Doesn't specify necessary undergraduate courses Is in a less desirable location Is the university where one of your current undergraduate professors graduated Has fewer "famous" faculty
Is in a less desirable location
All of the following are TRUE of a bachelor's degree in psychology EXCEPT: The APA has established 5 goals for psychology BA graduates that translate into important skills needed in the workplace Graduates with a BA in psychology find employment in an enormous variety of professions, not just those associated with mental health It is difficult to be competitive for employment without graduate training in psychology A liberal arts degree in psychology puts you in a great situation for entry-level positions
It is difficult to be competitive for employment without graduate training in psychology
An important component to a graduate school application is the statement of purpose. Which of the following is true of your statement of purpose? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Its theme is your reasons for choosing that particular program. Its theme is your immediate (short-term) career goals. Its theme is your areas of interest in psychology. It reveals your values and priorities. It should make you seem confident in your abilities, even if you're not. It requires drafting and rewriting after you get feedback from others. If you write it well, you can write one general essay that will fit all schools, rather than separate essays tailored for each program.
Its theme is your reasons for choosing that particular program. Its theme is your areas of interest in psychology. It reveals your values and priorities. It requires drafting and rewriting after you get feedback from others.
Practice-oriented (e.g., clinical) PhD programs have a ____ number of applications and ____ acceptance rates. Medium; medium Small; higher Large; higher Large; lower
Large; lower
College students often misperceive that what employers seek in potential employees is just their knowledge in a specific discipline. In reality, employers also want employees with specific skills and attributes. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE; 2013) reports the top skills/attributes rated by employers. Which of the following are in the top 10 attributes that employers search for, according to the NACE report? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Leadership Teamwork skills Detail oriented Initiative Open-mindedness Communication skills
Leadership Teamwork skills Detail oriented Initiative Communication skills
The doctoral degrees in psychology include: PhD only PhD and PsyD PhD, PsyD, and EdD MS, PhD, and PsyD
PhD, PsyD, and EdD
To evaluate your own work ethic, your reading suggests you can consider your own personal traits regarding your approach to your academic work. Your reading suggests that a person with a strong work ethic exhibits all of the following EXCEPT: Time consciousness (e.g., completing assignments when due, arriving to class on time) Exceptional performance (e.g., does well above the minimum required regarding quantity and quality of their work) Enrolls and excels in optional coursework that is challenging (e.g., advanced research courses) Leadership (e.g., seeks officer roles in department clubs and organizations)
Leadership (e.g., seeks officer roles in department clubs and organizations)
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a means of finding out what kinds of research are being conducted at a graduate program? Examine faculty members' vitae on school websites Conduct a literature search for faculty members' publications Look on faculty members' web pages Look in the APA's Graduate Study in Psychology
Look in the APA's Graduate Study in Psychology
In a doctoral program, you are primarily associated with one specific professor. This is the professor who accepted you into the doctoral program, with whom you will establish a mentoring relationship and for whom you will contribute actively to their research program, and who will supervise your dissertation (your doctoral research). Your text refers to this professor as your: Major professor Academic supervisor Mentor Advisor
Major professor
Psychology graduate admissions committees look favorably upon a variety of courses like those in ______, because these kinds of courses signal your willingness and ability to engage in scientific pursuits. Sociology Human development Math Anthropology
Math
In reality, many graduate programs prefer that undergraduates complete coursework that is: More specialized in specific areas than generalist courses More generalist in nature than specialized in specific areas Equally distributed across generalist and specialist courses
More generalist in nature than specialized in specific areas
Experts warn students developing graduate application materials to not misinterpret the "personal" nature of required statements of purpose. They recommend that personal should not in any way be construed as ____, rather it should instead be defined as your ____ statement of purpose. Ordinary; distinctive Private; professional Unimportant; important Academic; philosophical
Private; professional
Which of the following are all TRUE pieces of advice provided by your text regarding how you should handle the GRE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Regarding evaluating the scores published by graduate programs, ignore the required minimums; instead, focus on the actual scores of those admitted. Graduate programs will only see the GRE sets of scores you select to send to them, not necessarily all of your attempts. Taking the GRE can be costly; currently $200 for the General Test, $150 for the Psychology Subject Test, $30 for each report you send to graduate programs. If you think you can raise your score by 5 points, retake the exam; it is highly likely that 5 points will make a difference on your application.
Regarding evaluating the scores published by graduate programs, ignore the required minimums; instead, focus on the actual scores of those admitted. Taking the GRE can be costly; currently $200 for the General Test, $150 for the Psychology Subject Test, $30 for each report you send to graduate programs.
Table 4.1 shows the importance of various criteria in admissions decisions for master's and doctoral programs. Which of the following criteria was most clearly rated as having medium importance? Extracurricular activities for doctoral candidates Personal goals and objectives for doctoral candidates GRE scores for master's candidates Research experience for master's candidates
Research experience for master's candidates
Students completing clinical, counseling and school doctoral programs will need to pass the national exam (the EPPP) to be licensed. To evaluate graduate programs based on their students' success for licensure, it is best to: Seek out a program where students are encouraged to take the EPPP repeatedly Find a program whose EPPP average hovers around 70% Be more diligent in evaluating PhD programs than PsyD programs See where students tend to pass the EPPP on the first try
See where students tend to pass the EPPP on the first try
Appleby (2000) developed an additional survey geared specifically for employers who interview many psychology majors. According to these employers who interview many psychology BA graduates, the top five job skills they value most include all of the following EXCEPT: Information gathering/processing skills Communication skills Numerical/computer/psychometric skills Social skills Self-management skills Personal skills
Self-management skills
For those of you interested in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, you need to get licensed after completing a doctorate. The data show that students from PsyD programs with higher acceptance rates have _______ scores on the tests necessary for licensure compared with PhD graduates. Significantly lower Slightly higher Slightly lower About the same Significantly higher
Significantly lower
There are primarily three different training models for the health service provider subfields of psychology (i.e., clinical, counseling, and school). Which of the following are TRUE of the Vail model? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Currently, over 90% of programs that use this model are APA-accredited. Students trained in the Vail model are consumers of research more than producers of research. The PsyD degree developed from this model. This model provides equal emphasis on training students in both clinical application skills and research skills. This model is often referred to as the practitioner-scholar model.
Students trained in the Vail model are consumers of research more than producers of research. The PsyD degree developed from this model. This model is often referred to as the practitioner-scholar model.
Why are standardized admissions tests (e.g., the GRE) important considerations in evaluating graduate applications? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Students with the same GPA at the same school may not be "equally good" candidates for graduate study because of different choices in courses. Because graduate programs receive so many applications, they need some way to "weed out" possible candidates quickly. Standardized tests help to compare students across a wide variety of educational experiences. A standardized test is necessary, because acceptance rates differ significantly across types of graduate programs. A 3.8 GPA may not mean the same thing across different schools.
Students with the same GPA at the same school may not be "equally good" candidates for graduate study because of different choices in courses. Standardized tests help to compare students across a wide variety of educational experiences. A 3.8 GPA may not mean the same thing across different schools.
Many interviewers ask similar questions, so it is possible to anticipate and prepare for several questions that you may be asked before you actually interview. Some good potential interview questions to practice are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and how you addressed it. Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years? What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? What will you bring to the organization? We're interviewing many candidates; why should we hire you? What other kinds of positions are you applying for? What do you want to change about our organization?
Tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and how you addressed it. Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years? What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? What will you bring to the organization? We're interviewing many candidates; why should we hire you?
Lloyd, Kennedy, and Dewey (1997) developed suggestions of coursework that strengthen some of the skills employers seek. To prepare for jobs in the human services sector, they recommend courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Tests and measurement Research methods Psychology of women Fieldwork History of psychology Abnormal psychology
Tests and measurement Psychology of women Fieldwork Abnormal psychology
To wisely consider a job offer, it is important to consider information like: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Will a better job come along soon The cost of living where you will be living and working What is the work environment like Why did they select me over other candidates What's the best way to use this position to get an even better one What benefits are included Are there professional development opportunities
The cost of living where you will be living and working What is the work environment like What benefits are included Are there professional development opportunities
Which of the following are TRUE of the Psychology Subject Test of the GRE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Data from 2014 report that 42% of doctoral programs require the Subject Test. Total scores on the Subject Test range from 200 to 1200. The exam consists of approximately 205 questions with five answer options. The Social content area covers approximately 17% of the questions. The Experimental content area of the exam covers approximately 40% of the questions.
The exam consists of approximately 205 questions with five answer options. The Experimental content area of the exam covers approximately 40% of the questions.
Which of the following is true of the new GRE test format? There are more analogy and antonym questions. The test duration is shorter. There are real-life and data interpretation questions. The analytical writing essay sections have been reduced from two to one.
There are real-life and data interpretation questions.
Currently (as of 2014), the Psychology Subject Test of the GRE is offered: Once every other month ("odd" months - Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) Three times per year (Apr, Sep, Oct) Four times per year (Feb, June, Sept, Dec) Once every month
Three times per year (Apr, Sep, Oct)
Many graduate programs give more weight to your academic performance in the second half of your undergraduate career, rather than just your overall GPA. (T/F)
True
Most graduate programs readily provide information on where their students go on internships and postdoctoral training as well as where they are employed. (T/F)
True
Your resume should be individually tailored to the position you are applying for (not generic). (T/F)
True
Financial assistance takes many forms in graduate programs. The typical forms of financial assistance include all of the following EXCEPT: Scholarships Research assistantships Tuition waivers (FYI: also called tuition remission) Tuition reduction based on income Teaching assistantships
Tuition reduction based on income
Which of the following e-mail addresses is most appropriate for inclusion on a resume? [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Any of the above are fine, because they are all memorable.
Although specific admission requirements vary across programs, in general, master's programs look for applicants who show strength in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Work experience GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Extracurricular activities Personal statement GPA Interview
Work experience GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Extracurricular activities Personal statement GPA
For students interested in clinical and counseling graduate programs, you might want to seek out opportunities for gaining part-time paid experience in human services fields while you are still an undergraduate. Begin your search for meaningful experience by deciding on what kinds of ______ and _______ interest you. (CHECK TWO BELOW) Work settings Tasks Journal articles Populations
Work settings Populations
Which of the following are TRUE regarding graduate certificates? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) You gain additional knowledge in a specified area. In terms of hiring, you will be more attractive than someone without the certificate. Certificate programs are generally a year in length. You gain specified skills training. Graduate certificates are graduate degrees.
You gain additional knowledge in a specified area. In terms of hiring, you will be more attractive than someone without the certificate. Certificate programs are generally a year in length.
Which of the following should be your primary goal regarding the information contained in your letters of recommendation for graduate school applications? Every letter needs to cover all aspects of your career potential and your academic skills. You should ensure that all information requested by the program from recommenders is covered across the combination of your letters. Your letters should be varied, such that you include one from a psychology professor, one from a work supervisor (from a job you've held for at least one year and received good reviews), and one from someone admired in your community who's known you a very long time (e.g., high school teacher, pastor).
You should ensure that all information requested by the program from recommenders is covered across the combination of your letters.
Which of the following are TRUE of the sample chronological resume included in your text? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Your telephone number is listed above your email address. Your career objective should take up one entire paragraph. Your education is listed above your career objective. Education only includes the degrees you have earned to date. Relevant experiences are listed below education.
Your telephone number is listed above your email address. Relevant experiences are listed below education.
