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May 2023
21m 19s

Should you still go to psychology interv...

Dr Marianne Trent
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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: Should you still go to psychology interviews when you have job offers?

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

You or someone you know may find themselves in the position of being offered multiple interviews for roles and courses. Other people will always have opinions about what is right or wrong and fair and not. Here’s my take on it as I guide you through 8 key points. I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

  • (00:28): Welcome and intro
  • (00:28): Inspiration for this episode
  • (02:38): My points for consideration. Point 1.
  • (03:40): Point 2
  • (05:45): Top tip for in person interviews
  • (07:59): Point 3
  • (08:59): Point 4
  • (10:30): Point 5
  • (11:08): Point 6
  • (12:13): Wonderful feedback about the aspiring psychologist membership
  • (13:10): Point 7
  • (14:19): What does it mean if you are NOT getting interviews?
  • (15:14): Point 8
  • 16:17): To be a fly on the wall!
  • (17:21): A wonderful moment between Dr Marianne and a future trainee clinical psychologist
  • 18:00: Summary and close

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