British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society website contains up-to-date information on courses in psychology. It is useful to join as a student member (it is cheaper to subscribe while you are still a student!). Some of the benefits of being a member include:
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It reflects your ambition to become a professional psychologist
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Finding out on job vacancies and careers advice
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Free access to the Society’s online journals
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Free subscription to the Society’s monthly magazine ‘The Psychologist’
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It gives you the opportunity to be a Student Rep for your University!
Volunteering opportunities:
The Guardian
Displays paid jobs in the area
Careers and Employability Service
Offers a variety of paid placements during Easter and Summer breaks
Register your details on e-jobs to search for jobs and be updates on any vacancies that become available matching your search criteria!
If you are not certain of your future career plans, these placements give you the chance to try out different work environments to see which suits you best. In addition, you will pick up valuable skills along the way allowing you to network with organisations and businesses.
Community Volunteering
Southampton University's Student Union have a Community Volunteering page where there is a 5 step guide to becoming a volunteer...
1) Register online
2) Attend a Specialised Volunteer Training Workshop
3) Pick opportunities
4) Email them your choice of opportunities
5) VOLUNTEER!
Hampshire Volunteer Centre
Includes an number of links to various other volunteering organisations
University of Southampton's Student Portal
Book appointments to have CV/ application feedback and possible career options
Search for job vacancies
Have mock interviews
Listen to employers talks