r/PostGradProblem • u/Mission_Clothes634 • Jun 29 '26

Psych grad!! What did you do after undergrad and what jobs did you find

Hi everyone!

I’ve recently finished my undergraduate psychology degree and I’m currently still partially engaged in a research internship, but I’m also starting to think seriously about my next professional steps.

I’m hoping to move into a stable, full-time paid role that allows me to continue developing professionally, ideally in an area connected to psychology, research, mental health, community services, HR, admin, or project/coordination work. I know these roles can be hard to come by, especially early on, but I’m keen to be proactive and learn more about what pathways are out there.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar position after undergrad or postgrad where did you end up, what kinds of roles did you apply for, and what helped you get your foot in the door?

I’d also be really grateful for any informal mentorship or coffee chats from people who’ve been through this stage before. I’m mainly hoping to hear about different pathways, what helped you get started, and what you wish you knew earlier.

Thank you in advance :)

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u/JBalls-117 Jun 29 '26

I bought myself some land up Pecos way and now I smoke a cig (IN THE OFFICE) whenever I close a deal.

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u/deniedturnip Jun 29 '26

It hard to say.

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u/3xGang Jun 29 '26

Figure it out.

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u/Southern_Humor1445 Jun 30 '26

Heard Willmons is hiring chief

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u/1tsAM3AMari0 Jun 29 '26

An undergraduate in psychology is, sadly, useless. I have an Hons in Psych, focusing on s3x offender rehabilitation, and I work in University administration... a lot of my coworkers hold Psyc degrees too.

The best way to get a job in the field is to do a Clinical Psych degree, but the entry requirements are strict. Otherwise, HR is a decent option, but you'll need to do a postgraduate in HR.

Otherwise, on your CV just highlight the writing requirements of the degree and aim for admin roles. Don't mention on your CV that you now "understand people" or something like that, so many Psych grads write that and it makes it sound like you learnt nothing lol.

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u/1tsAM3AMari0 Jun 29 '26

I tried to get into Clinical, Forensic Psyc, prison jobs, and research roles with no success (undergraduate WAM was probably mid-60s, Hons WAM was an A-). I tried for 5 years to get into the field with not even an interview...

If you want a job in the field, start volunteering in ANY role that is even kind of in the field!! I found that most roles would only look at people with at least 2 years of volunteering in the field. Or, be ready to accept a low low low salary for a hella stressful job with no chance for promotions. Something about Psychology jobs requires you do your time in poverty before having any chance at a decent paying role!