Speech-Language Pathology: Career Info
Professional Associations
Professional associations are an excellent resource for networking, finding a job, and staying current. Networking can make a huge difference in your job search! If you can, go to the ASHA and/or MSHA conferences and other events to meet practicing clinicians. Most associations have discounted student rates and conference registration, and some offer scholarships and conference grants.
- National Student Speech Language Hearing AssociationJoin the GVSU chapter of NSSLHA to network with other students and take advantage of services available only members.
- Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA)Discounted membership for students.
Career and Salary Info
- ASHA Career InfoThis page includes information on job searching, interviewing, salary, and more. Also check this page for the Career Fair at ASHA's annual convention, where you can meet one-on-one with employers. Conference registration fees are discounted for students.
- Employment and Wage StatisticsFrom the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- PayscaleThis site includes some free services and some you have to pay for. Use the "For You" menu to find links to salary research and resources.
Note: before providing personal information on any website, check the privacy policy to learn how your data is shared.
- Elements of a Job OfferThis guide is helpful in considering the value of other aspects of a job offer, such as medical benefits and retirement.
Certification
- Learning Express Library This link opens in a new windowPraxis Speech Language Pathology tests! Registration (free) is required to take practice tests. Learning Express Library will provide immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and and individualized analysis of your results.
- Mometrix This link opens in a new windowMometrix has study materials for over 1800 different standardized exams including teacher certification, nursing and medical, college and graduate school admissions, K-12 state standards, professional certification, and many more.
Continuing Education
- ASHA Continuing EducationASHA hosts webinars, conferences, self-study courses approved for continuing education units.
- Academic Conference FundThis fund provides grants to support student presentations at academic conferences.
Finding a Job
- HandshakeHandshake is a free, web-based system that links students and alumni with on-campus and part-time jobs, internships and full-time career positions.
- ASHA Job PostsAlso follow @ASHACareers on Twitter for instant updates.
- MSHA CareersJob postings in Michigan.
- Setting up email alertsThis guide will show you how to set up email alerts on Indeed.com and LinkedIn.
Cover Letters, Resumes, Interviewing
- GVSU's Career Center for Grad StudentsTwo locations:
Allendale--206 Student Services Bldg.
Pew (downtown)--101-B DeVos Center
The website includes resources for resumes, cover letters, and interviewing. Check out the videos, too! - Interview Practice"Big Interview" is GVSU's NEW online tool that allows you to record yourself in practice interviews.
- Learning Express Library This link opens in a new windowLearning Express Library includes information about cover letters, resumes, and interviews. Click on the link for Job & Career Accelerator, then click on Tools to Get Hired.
Interpersonal Communication
Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Health ProfessionalsPublication Date: 2016Use the "Place Hold" link to request this book.
Workplace Skills and Professional Issues in Speech-Language PathologyPublication Date: 2009Chapter 1 includes information on resumes and interviewing.
Subjects: Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Last Updated: Apr 16, 2024 1:09 PM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/slp
