Careers for Undergraduate Degree Holders Business and Public Sectors
Management, Marketing, Human Resource, Advertising, Public Relations, Consultancy, Training, Media, Financial Advisor
Description of Careers
Advertising The profession of planning, designing, and writing advertisements
Advertising Copywriter
Researches audience and media, write text of advertisements
Human Resource The personnel employed by a given company, institution, or the like.
Personnel Administrator Works with employee relations, selection, promotions etc.
Management
The skill or practice of controlling, directing or planning something, especially a commercial enterprise or activity.
Marketing Research Analysts Marketing research analysts are concerned with the potential sales of a product or service. They analyze statistical data on past sales to predict future sales.
Marketing
Business the techniques or processes by which a product or service is sold, including assessment of its sales potential and responsibility for its promotion, distribution and development.
Public Relations
The department that is responsible for creating a good relationship between an organization, etc and the public,especially with regard to reputation, communication of information
Consultancy A person or firm that provides consulting advice or services
Media Buyer
Researches product and audiences to select most effective media for advertising.
Newspaper Reporter
Social science, psychological interest areas.
Opinion Survey Researcher Does opinion polls and interprets results
Financial Advisor
A person who advise the allocation and management of finances and capital through budgeting, investment and etc.
Public Statistician Collects and interprets data on health and disease and community relations.
Research Assistant
Assists in the collection and analysis of data for major investigations. Positions usually available only in large hospitals, businesses, and government.
Sales Representative Major publishers of psychological books often seek out undergraduates with psychology majors for these positions on college campuses.
Technical Writer
Researches and writes material dealing with social science and psychological knowledge for magazines, newspapers and journals.
Customs Inspector
Serves at international borders and airports in investigations and inquiries.
Education Sector Teaching, Kindergartens, School Counseling, Teacher Training
Description of Careers
Educational Psychologists
Educational psychologists study how people learn, and they design the methods and materials used to educate people of all ages.
School Psychologist School psychologists help educators and others promote the intellectual, social, and emotion development of children.
Special Education Educating children with special needs.
University or College Lecturer Teaching undergraduate students and post graduates students
Social Work Children's Work, Special Education, Crisis Counseling, Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Description of Careers Child Psychology The study of the mental states and processes of children
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Designate processes for bringing about agreement or reconciliation between opponents in a dispute.
Director of Volunteer Service Responsible for volunteers¡ªrecruits, supervises, trains, and evaluates volunteers.
Indication of Salaries for Undergraduate Degree Holder | Job | Typical Salary |
| Corporate / Business Sector | RM1800 - RM2200 and above |
| NGOs | RM1000 - RM1500 |
Careers for Postgraduate Holders
Academic / Research Experimental Psychology, University or College Lecturer
Description of Careers Experimental / Research Psychology Studies behavior processes through research in humans and animals
University or College Lecturer Teaching undergraduate students and post graduates students
Applied Counseling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychopharmacology, Abnormal Psychology
Description of Careers Forensic Psychologist Person who applies psychology to criminology and legal issues
Child Psychology The study of the mental states and processes of children
Clinical Psychologist Clinical psychologists assess and treat people with psychological problems.
Psychopharmacologist
The individual who deals with the psychological effects of drugs.
Counseling Psychologist
Counseling psychologists do many of the same things that clinical psychologists do. However, counseling psychologists tend to focus more on persons with adjustment problems, rather than on persons suffering from severe psychological disorders.
Crisis Counseling Crisis counseling provides education, guidance and support. The focus is on single or recurrent problems that are overwhelming or traumatic.
Indication of Salaries for Postgraduate Degree holder | Job | Typical Salary |
| Applied | RM2,200 - RM3,000 and above |
| Corporate | RM2,200 - RM3,000 and above |
General Aptitude Required for Careers - The most important quality of all is a desire and interest to understand and help people
- Secondary qualities (these can be developed during the course of study)
- Analytical and critical mind
- Motivation to work hard
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Maturity
- Ability to communicate well
- Problem-solving ability
- Tolerance for stress
Forecasted Demand Reasons why the demand for Psychologists will continue to rise at a rapid rate in Malaysia.
- All developed countries have highly developed psychology industries. These include Western as well as Eastern countries like Singapore and Japan.
- Malaysia is relying increasingly on a human resource based economy. Therefore there is a growing emphasis on understanding and maximizing the potential of our population.
- The government through the Ministry of Education, Social Welfare and Health have all stated that psychologists and counselors will play an increasingly important role in nation building.
- The number of corporate companies employing psychologists is increasing.
- Estimated 1090 psychology graduates in Malaysia with the population of 24 million ¨C Ratio 1: 22000 ( Ideal ratio 1:500 )
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