{"id":2368,"date":"2021-03-01T06:41:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T06:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=2368"},"modified":"2021-03-01T06:41:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T06:41:41","slug":"psychology-major-here-are-five-non-psych-career-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/psychology-major-here-are-five-non-psych-career-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychology major? Here are five non-psych career options!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are busy with or planning to pursue a psychology major, you don\u2019t necessarily need to go all the way to graduate or doctorate level to start your career. If you decide not to pursue a clinical or academic career with this major, there are quite a few career paths you can consider with your psych degree.<\/p>\n

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Why a psychology major can set you up for success<\/h2>\n

A psychology degree comes in handy in a variety of careers.\u00a0 Having mastered psychology basics, you\u2019re already rich in transferable skills, including communication and critical thinking.<\/p>\n

You also developed quantitative skills and open-ended thinking patterns. You understand human behaviour and how to use data in real-life settings. These valuable skills come in handy in many fields, including business, law, education, and social sciences.<\/p>\n

In short, your major taught you hard and soft skills and an understanding of yourself and those around you. This can be valuable in just about every career avenue. Just because you focused on human behaviour doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t take on a radically different role.<\/p>\n

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What jobs can you do with a psychology degree?<\/h2>\n

Marketing Analyst<\/h3>\n

Average Salary:<\/strong> R433,001 per year<\/p>\n

Marketing analysts help businesses better understand their customers and their industry as a whole. In this role, you\u2019ll dig into various data sets to gain insights that can help improve business initiatives. Perhaps you\u2019ll help identify potential customers or opportunities for gaining market share. Because you understand customer behaviour, your background makes you ideal for this role.<\/p>\n

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Sales Account Executive<\/h3>\n

Average Salary:<\/strong> R350,000 per year<\/p>\n

Sales account executives identify new prospects, close new business, manage upselling accounts. Your psychology major already set you up for success since this role requires you to understand customer challenges and the solutions they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

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UX Researcher<\/h3>\n

Average Salary:<\/strong> R630,000 per year<\/p>\n

Companies need to ensure that their new products appeal to their target audience, and user experience researchers (UX researchers) are in charge of ensuring this happens. As a UX researcher, you\u2019ll use data to understand the target audience and leverage those insights to guide the design process of any new product or service. To thrive in this role, you need quantitative research skills and the ability to influence your colleagues, skills you already mastered while studying psychology.<\/p>\n

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H.R. Manager<\/h3>\n

Average Salary:<\/strong> R670,000 per year<\/p>\n

Human resource managers \u2013 as the name implies \u2013 are responsible for managing the humans in the workplace. You might be in charge of recruiting new talent, developing training programs, dealing with employee complaints, rolling out wellness initiatives, and everything in between. Naturally, this career demands a knack for dealing with people, but you\u2019ll also need to showcase your logistical skills.<\/p>\n

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Academic Advisor<\/h3>\n

Average Salary:<\/strong> R380,000 per year<\/p>\n

Colleges and universities employ academic advisors to guide and advise students during their years of study. Perhaps you\u2019ll help prospective students determine if varsity is right for them. You\u2019ll also help students figure out their options as far as majors are concerned. Students who struggle on an academic level will turn to you for guidance on resources they can use to improve their performance. Because you have a psychology major as a foundation, you\u2019re already fantastic when it comes to communication, empathy, and other interpersonal skills, all of which are job requirements for this role.<\/p>\n

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Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

As you can see, you don\u2019t have to pursue a clinical or academic career with your psychology background. You also don\u2019t have to study towards a master\u2019s degree to have a fulfilling career path. The five job titles we\u2019ve mentioned in this post are just the tip of the iceberg. If you\u2019re ready to find the job of your dreams, start browsing Adzuna\u2019s listings<\/a> today. Your ideal role might just be one click away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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