Publisher Description

Psychology is a popular subject to study, with thousands entering graduate school each year, but unlike med or pre-law, there is limited information available to help students learn about the field, how to successfully apply, and how to thrive while completing doctoral work. The Portable Mentor is a useful, must-have resource for all students interested in psychology. This third edition is updated and expanded, designed to address students' and trainees' need for open dialogue and mentorship. Throughout, it covers some of the common challenges graduates face and features discussions about how to celebrate your identity and find a rewarding, worthwhile career path. It comprises thirty chapters written by more than seventy of the field's top experts, successfully filling a void in professional development advice.

Author Biography

Mitchell J. Prinstein, Ph.D., ABPP, is the Chief Science Officer of the American Psychological Association and the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed papers and nine books. His work has included serving as a journal editor, president professional societies, and working extensively with the media.

Table of Contents

Preface; Part I. Applying to Graduate School: 1. Before you apply to graduate programs in psychology: Knowing when you're ready, and gaining post-baccalaureate experiences Casey D. Calhoun and Mitchell J. Prinstein; 2. Deciding to apply and successfully gaining admission to graduate schools in psychology Mitchell J. Prinstein; Part II. Beginning Your Career: 3. Your first year in graduate school Mitchell J. Prinstein, Kara A. Fox, Nathan H. Field and Olivia H. Pollak; 4. Taking the scientific path: A road map for psychology students Steven C. Hayes and Nicolas M. Berens; 5. Impostor syndrome in graduate school Donte Bernard and Steven Stone-Sabali; 6. Cultural humility in psychology Maysa Akbar; 7. Graduate training for students of color: Belonging required; fitting in, not recommended Keyona Allen, Amanda Parks and Shawn C. T. Jones; 8. Navigating graduate school in psychology as a sexual and/or gender minority (lgbtq+) student Leigh A. Spivey-Rita and Ilana S. Berman; 9. Considerations for first generation students in psychology Casey D. Calhoun, Donte L. Bernard, Luis D. Medina, Evelyn Behar, April R. Smith, Adam Bryant Miller, Angelica M. Diaz-Martinez, Angela Scarpa, Matthew K. Nock, and Mitchell J. Prinstein 10. Developing and practicing ethics Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, and Hector Y. Adames; Part III. Your Research/Academic Career: 11. An open science workflow for more credible, rigorous research Katherine S. Corker; 12. Presenting your research Lindsey L. Cohen , Sarah Martin and Abigail Robbertz; 13. Publishing your research Alan E. Kazdin; 14. Recommendations for teaching psychology William Rando and Leonid Rozenblit; 15. Applying for NIH grants Carl W. Lejuez, Elizabeth K. Reynolds, Will M. Aklin and B. Christopher Frueh; 16. On being a woman in academic psychology Kristen Lindquist, Eliza Bliss-Moreau, June Gruber and Jane Mendle; Part IV. Your Career as a Practitioner: 17. Training to begin a private practice Jeffrey E. Barnett and Elizabeth Henshaw Musewicz; 18. Obtaining a license to practice psychology Corey J. Habben and Jared W. Bollinger; 19. Becoming a specialist: Board certification David R. Cox; 20. Becoming a competent and ethical clinical supervisor Erica H. Wise and Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft; Part V. Your Professional Service Career: 21. Getting involved in professional associations: A gateway to career advancement Daniel Dodgen and Carol Williams-Nickelson; 22. Advocacy: Advancing psychology and public wellbeing Christopher Loftis; 23. Public education of psychology: An Interview with Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D. Phil Zimbardo; 24. Working with the media – and getting the media to work for you Kim I. Mills; Part VI. Your Career After Graduate School: 25. Recommendations for navigating the postdoctoral fellowship process Amy Sato, Valerie A. Simon, Elissa Jelalian and Anthony Spirito; 26. Contemporary employment in psychology and future trends Karen E. Stamm, Jessica C. Conroy, Luona Lin and Amrita C. Ghaness; 27. Career possibilities with your doctorate in psychology: Stories from inspiring leaders Antonio Morgan Lopez, Brett Major, Katie Rosanbalm, Muniya Khanna, Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco and Karen Gavin-Evans; 28. Professional women in psychology: Integrating your values into a full life Vicki DiLillo, Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Andrea Hussong, Barbara Kamholz, Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson and Monica Rivers; 29. The academic job search Robert J. Sternberg; 30. Balancing career and family Paula J. Caplan.

Review

'You go to graduate school. You do research. And then you get a job. If that's what you think, The Portable Mentor is for you. It will show that the process is so much more - more complex, more varied, and even richer and more fulfilling than you might imagine - if you learn from the advice of this diversity of experts.' Mahzarin Banaji, Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Harvard University, USA
'This book is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about a career in psychology.' Linda Bartoshuk, Bushnell Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the UFCST Director for Psychophysical Research, University of Florida, USA
'This edition continues to offer sage guidance for all of the steps in developing a career as a psychologist. Importantly, it expands on prior volumes by addressing some of the most critical personal and professional issues and challenges facing young scholars today (e.g., the ubiquitous imposter syndrome; the unique concerns of students of diverse identities). This book is a must-read for all students!' Joanne Davila, Professor, Stony Brook University, USA
'As someone who would never have pursued a career in psychology without the guidance of mentors, I am grateful to Mitch Prinstein for the essential guidance in the third edition of The Portable Mentor. Comprehensive, clear, and engaging, this book offers advice and support to individuals, beginning with when one is first considering graduate training in psychology to one's career in various roles of psychologists. The contributors present diverse perspectives and lived experiences. This edited volume is clearly a work reflecting each of the contributor's dedication to mentoring. Do young people a favor by recommending this book to them.' Sherryl H. Goodman, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Psychology and Director of Graduate Studies, Emory University, USA
'This new edition of The Portable Mentor will transform the face of graduate training programs in Psychology. For first generation students, The Portable Mentor is a necessary roadmap. For underrepresented and minoritized students, this edition lifts the curtain to reveal the true contemporary challenges anticipated to emerge during graduate training and beyond. In fact, this book can guide graduate programs seeking transformation to ensure the diversification of psychological science and a more equitable labor force.' Armando A. Piña, Ph.D., Arizona State University, USA
'You go to graduate school. You do research. And then you get a job. If that's what you think, The Portable Mentor is for you. It will show that the process is so much more - more complex, more varied, and even richer and more fulfilling than you might imagine - if you learn from the advice of this diversity of experts.' Mahzarin Banaji, Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Harvard University, USA
'This book is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about a career in psychology.' Linda Bartoshuk, Bushnell Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the UFCST Director for Psychophysical Research, University of Florida, USA
'This edition continues to offer sage guidance for all of the steps in developing a career as a psychologist. Importantly, it expands on prior volumes by addressing some of the most critical personal and professional issues and challenges facing young scholars today (e.g., the ubiquitous imposter syndrome; the unique concerns of students of diverse identities). This book is a must-read for all students!' Joanne Davila, Professor, Stony Brook University, USA
'As someone who would never have pursued a career in psychology without the guidance of mentors, I am grateful to Mitch Prinstein for the essential guidance in the third edition of The Portable Mentor. Comprehensive, clear, and engaging, this book offers advice and support to individuals, beginning with when one is first considering graduate training in psychology to one's career in various roles of psychologists. The contributors present diverse perspectives and lived experiences. This edited volume is clearly a work reflecting each of the contributor's dedication to mentoring. Do young people a favor by recommending this book to them.' Sherryl H. Goodman, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Psychology and Director of Graduate Studies, Emory University, USA

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'You go to graduate school. You do research. And then you get a job. If that's what you think, The Portable Mentor is for you. It will show that the process is so much more - more complex, more varied, and even richer and more fulfilling than you might imagine - if you learn from the advice of this diversity of experts.' Mahzarin Banaji, Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Harvard University, USA

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