This article is intended to provide the internship supervisor and advanced graduate student in school psychology with a resource and guide for preparing for professional employment. While the preparation for employment occurs throughout graduate education, final preparatory steps are critical to employment: (1) preparing a portfolio, (2) developing a resume, (3) providing sample psychological reports, (4) interviewing, (5) securing references, and (6) making application for certification. Information is provided on each area, with a sample cover letter and resume included for the emerging school psychologist.
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