If you have a psychology degree what job do you do?

[Aria20]

I have just finished my psychology degree - spent 4 years after having my youngest child studying for this.

I am not sure what I want to do now!! Ideally I would like to work from home for the most part (yes my youngest will go to after school club!) as my 14yo has additional needs so I'd like to be in the house when he gets home from school/school holidays - he doesn't need direct input and won't be a distraction!

Before having youngest child I was working in early years but I don't want to go back to that as not enough earning potential and 15 years ago I worked in conveyancing and property law but I have been out of that so long I don't think I could get back in.

I find psychology fascinating and was looking into PWP/EMHP roles but it's super competitive to get a trainee place. I also enjoyed the research side of psychology and statistics/analysis so I thought about something along those lines but again I am struggling to get interviews as have no recent relevant experience!

I'm interested in what other jobs people do following psychology degrees - how did you get into your role? What is the flexibility and earning potential? Do you enjoy your job??

@Overrunwithlego how did you get into health policy?

Quite a few in marketing. I don't think I am cut out for marketing... all the ones I know are really bubbly and outgoing, confident etc and that's not really me unfortunately!

@daffodilandtulip I was a childminder years ago and worked in early years when my older children were little and now they are all out of that stage and my house is less like a nursery I am not keen to return to that hahaha but it certainly is a flexible job around your own family and in short supply!

The university you studied with should have a career advisor/councellor have you spoken with them? I'm only just beginning my studies so other than that I have no advice for you but I've been researching the types of jobs I'll be able to get after my studies and I have come accross quite a few advertising for recent graduates. Have you checked the NHS website? Also if you take a look at prospects.ac.uk you may find some advice on there!

After my Psychology degree I went into NHS management in mental health services, which was fascinating. I got much more managerial experience and responsibility than others working in general hospitals. I was using my degree directly but it helped I'd done some clinical units and it gave me a bit of credibility with clinical staff too.

I ended up working for a health insurer were my degree statistical experience was very useful.

Left healthcare management after 13-14 years and now am self employed working in the creative sector and I also teach.