I am currently a graduate student in the department of Psychology at UAH. My
first short-term goal (1 – 2 years) is to complete a Master's degree in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I plan to graduate in 2002. My second short term
goal (4-6 years) is to obtain a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology although I
have not decided at which University I would like to get my doctoral degree. My
strengths include a good background in mathematics and statistics that Experimental
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Psychology requires. My weaknesses are the lack of knowledge on how to establish
contacts and network with people and resources to be a better researcher. My
opportunities at this time are limited because I have to obtain a Ph.D before I can become
a full-fledged Principal Investigator in research. I have to patiently work through my
graduate program to attain the goals and objectives. Some possible threats might include
a total hiring freeze in Universities and also if funding agencies drastically reduce
opportunities for research.