Millions of students around the world begin undergraduate psychology programs each year, full of dreams, plans, and ambitions for the future. However, most soon discover—if they haven’t already—that becoming a psychologist usually requires selecting a specialization and earning a master’s degree. Options may include clinical, social, cognitive, counseling, developmental, work/organizational, sport, health, forensic, and consumer psychology, among others.

I primarily teach in a master’s program in business and organizational psychology. Teaching at this level is a uniquely rewarding experience because we get to witness how students shape and develop their career identities throughout the program. I recently facilitated a workshop with our current cohort (soon-to-be business psychologists), and their........

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