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Studying Female Serial Killers SUMMER 2016 | VOLUME 20 | NUMBER 4 Understanding Others How Does Your Environment Affect Your Well-Being? Studying Female Serial Killers WWW.PSICHI.ORG SUMMER 2016 | VOLUME 20 | NUMBER 4 EDITOR/ART DIRECTOR Susan Iles [email protected] EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Bradley Cannon [email protected] DESIGNER Janet Reiss Published by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Contents | Summer 2016 20 10 Psychology. Founded September 4, 1929, at the Ninth International Congress of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Eye on Psi Chi (ISSN 1092-0803) is pub- lished quarterly by Psi Chi, the International Honor Soci ety in Psychology. All contents ©2016 by Psi Chi. The pub li ca tion schedule fol lows the ac a dem ic year: fall, win ter, spring, and FEATURES summer. 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To explain shortened) mission statement. each in a little more detail, these are the actions It is—drum roll please— related to each goal: Recognizing and promoting excellence in 1. Scholarly Pursuits: Encouraging members the science and application of psychology. to conduct exemplary research, disseminate Why is this important to know? A mission and apply research findings, and maintain statement summarizes the essence of what a a lifelong interest in exploring the field of group is all about. It explains quickly and clearly psychology. to prospective members why Psi Chi exists, and 2. Member Development: Providing information why they would want to be a part of this great and opportunities to enhance members’ Organization. It illuminates to students in other professional and personal lives. majors, parents, friends, and family how and 3. Chapter and Member Experiences: Fostering why psychology students and faculty become so Martha S. Zlokovich, PhD a vibrant and meaningful environment for energized by the field of psychology. It reminds Psi Chi Executive Director members of everything of which they can chapters and all members to contribute to and proudly claim to be a part, from carrying on the benefit from continued engagement. legacy of the past to fulfilling the promise of the Accomplishing these actions will be a primary future. focus for Psi Chi. The Board and Central This mission statement grew out of strategic Office Staff will refer to them frequently to ask planning undertaken in January by Psi Chi’s how current and future expenditures, ideas, Board of Directors and senior staff. 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The cream socials or game nights are also effective collective goals serve to advance the mission and strategies to nurture Chapter and Member clarify where time, effort, and resources will be Experiences. directed. In addition, I hope that chapters will think Over the next year, you will be hearing more about new ways that they can support Psi about Psi Chi’s new mission statement and Chi’s goals to best meet the particular needs three goals including how your chapter can and interests of their own members. For some participate in supporting them. In addition, chapters, this might mean taking on all three chapters will have the opportunity to share goals, while others might pick one or two to how they have approached the three goals with emphasize each year. Together, we will build a other chapters. 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LinkedIn, we discussed the importance of identifying your skills and news outlets, company websites, professional associations, and Iexperiences, and articulating them concisely on a resumé, a key your networking contacts are great resources for this information. document for determining if you will move on to the next stage Additionally, conduct a critical read of the job description so that you in your job search, the interview. (Hettich & Longnecker, 2015; understand the skills required and duties to be performed. Longnecker & Hettich, 2016). Through interviews, employers aim Finally, inquire into your interviewers. Review their profiles via to determine whether you are the best candidate to meet their the organization’s website, LinkedIn, and Google to learn about needs. Beyond exploring your skills and knowledge, they seek to media mentions, publications, professional leadership roles, and understand how you might fit within their organization’s culture. more. Tactfully complimenting recent achievements or having an Such a high-stakes conversation can be stressful, but with proper understanding of how they have progressed through their career preparation, you will be well-suited to leave your interviewer with paths can be helpful in making a positive impression. the impression you desire. With the information you gather, take some time to craft a profile There are several types of interviews: of yourself as you wish to be received by your interviewers. Your goal should be to connect yourself to what you have learned through your • Phone: Typically a screening where the employer confirms research.
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