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- Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:41 pm
- Forum: Careers advice
- Topic: Frustrated that my career is on hold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2316
Re: Frustrated that my career is on hold
Hi Prosopon, I am in a slightly similar position but my little one is now a toddler. I am not qualified or on the DClin and have struggled a lot with the feelings you describe It is really tough to balance wanting a family but at the same time wanting to progress in your career. I have found it har...
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: Clinical Doctorate Application Process
- Topic: Manchester Screening Assessment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2696
Re: Manchester Screening Assessment
Maybe people were not aware that the second poster is a member of course staff...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:11 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous: Off-topic
- Topic: 5 things I'm thinking today. . .
- Replies: 9324
- Views: 1678163
Re: 5 things I'm thinking today. . .
1. I can't sleep! My unborn baby is currently having a little party and while it's lovely to feel his movements, his dancing is keeping me awake! 2. The Dementia Friends Champion induction I attended today was excellent. I pushed my anxiety to the limit to do it and am glad I did, but now my brain i...
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:51 am
- Forum: Careers advice
- Topic: Frustrated that my career is on hold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2316
Re: Frustrated that my career is on hold
Thank you for giving me some perspective, han10. I think the prospect of a year off is very daunting but, like you say, I'm sure it will fly by! Like you, my career and family are equally important to me but I suppose my focus needs to be family at the moment. It's just a bit scary when my career ha...
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: Careers advice
- Topic: Unsure what to do
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1168
Re: Unsure what to do
Hi Poppy, I don't really know what you should do but had a similar experience when I first started my current job. There was no support or guidance on what I was meant to be doing and I was pretty much left to my own devices. Having previously worked in a very structured role, within a big, supporti...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:13 pm
- Forum: Professional/Employment Issues
- Topic: Calling people "non-qualified(s)"
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3424
Re: Calling people "non-qualified(s)"
Personally I don't like the term "non-qualified" as I think it undermines the wealth of experience these people are likely to have. I'm lucky that when I was a HCA on a mental health ward, I worked in a team where HCAs were extremely valued. We were referred to by our job title, and not &q...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:05 pm
- Forum: Careers advice
- Topic: Frustrated that my career is on hold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2316
Frustrated that my career is on hold
Hello, I’m just over 5 months pregnant and whilst ridiculously excited about beginning this new chapter in my life, I’m a little bit frustrated at the impact my pregnancy is having on my psychology-related career plans. I finished my conversion degree in December and began working as an Honorary Ass...
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:11 pm
- Forum: Applications
- Topic: Disclosing lived experience in application
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1373
Re: Disclosing lived experience in application
Hi, if I ever apply to do clinical psychology training then I'm pretty sure I'd talk about my lived experience of mental health problems in my application, and in any interviews if I got shortlisted. This is because it is a huge part of my journey and leaving it out wouldn't feel right. I also think...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:14 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous: Related to Psychology
- Topic: quantitative research methods anxiety
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1126
Re: quantitative research methods anxiety
I have dyscalculia, which has always caused me maths anxiety and I was worried about quantitative research methods before I did my conversion degree. However, I ended up loving the module and did a quantitative dissertation. I was lucky to have an amazingly supportive supervisor, but I also used Sta...
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:39 pm
- Forum: Psychology degrees, conversions and postgrad qualifications
- Topic: Psychology Degree Advice
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4573
Re: Psychology Degree Advice
My advice would be to read primary sources extensively outside of the course materials when working on assignments, synthesise information and think critically about everything. Also, try to use contemporary research in assignments as much as possible. Mention classic studies if necessary, but go in...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 11:51 pm
- Forum: Careers advice
- Topic: Post training holiday
- Replies: 4
- Views: 879
Re: Post training holiday
Definitely Iceland! Most amazing place I have ever been to.
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 7:08 pm
- Forum: Interviews
- Topic: Opinions on using notes in an interview
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2549
Re: Opinions on using notes in an interview
I've had feedback for my third AP interview. I didn't get the job but the feedback was incredibly detailed and helpful. Apparently the content of my answers was strong but not structured enough. The interviewer said that I gave similar answers to the person they gave the job to, but I unfortunately ...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:35 am
- Forum: Interviews
- Topic: Opinions on using notes in an interview
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2549
Re: Opinions on using notes in an interview
Would this be your thinking if recruiting an Assistant Psychologist though? If so, it is a bit disheartening. I've just finished my degree and although I have several years of experience in different areas relevant to psychology, I have never worked directly under the supervision of a psychologist....
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:05 pm
- Forum: Interviews
- Topic: Opinions on using notes in an interview
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2549
Re: Opinions on using notes in an interview
Thanks for the responses. To be clear, I'm not talking about reading back something that has been researched or regurgitating notes. Those things would obviously not be ideal and are unlikely to be perceived well. I'm talking about using notes as an aid to overcome a brain freeze moment or to ensure...
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:29 pm
- Forum: Interviews
- Topic: Opinions on using notes in an interview
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2549
Opinions on using notes in an interview
I'm wondering what people's opinions are on using notes in an interview? I don't mean reading from notes, but using them to jog the memory and as points to elaborate on. I have used notes in interviews before with no issue but have just had an interview where it did not seem to be perceived well. Wi...