Charting Your Course
Evelyn Jagpat, Psy.D. 09/17/2016
As you go forth on your path to passing your psychology oral exam, getting licensed and practicing independently, I wonder. As ultimate master of your own destiny, are you charting your course intentionally? Usually, it can feel like other people and institutions have been directing your professional journey thus far and in many ways, this is a reality. At this stage of your career, however, you have the wonderful opportunity to decide what you want your journey to look like and what your destination will be. In truth, plans can change or your destination can take on a different look than originally envisioned, however, that is just a reality of life in general. This does not make it any less necessary to be mindful about taking the reins of your career in your own hands.
So how do you get started or in most cases, how do you do that check in to see if you are on course and where you want to be, towards intentionally planning your professional future? Do this self-check. (more…)
