Internship in Psychology 2007-2008

by Nickelson-williams, Carol; Prinstein, Mitchell J.; Lopez, Shane J. (CON); Keilin, W. Gregory (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781591478171
• ISBN10: 1591478170
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Match provides you with all of the resources you'll need to successfully navigate the internship application process. Designed specifically for doctoral-level psychology graduate students, this volume will act as your personal mentor with step-by-step instructions to help you land an internship placement that is the best match for you! Helpful checklists, sample real-life application materials, and realistic advice for writing cover letters, thank you notes, and CVs, are included. You'll find suggestions for getting organized and organizational cheat sheets; advice for using the APPIC online directory; tips for writing your autobiographical statement and other required essays plus several example essays; sample site interview questions as well as questions that you might ask site faculty and interns; recommendations on how to construct your rank ordered list; and guidance for completing the AAPI application. The 2005-2006 edition update includes current Match statistics; additional APPIC resources and contact information; clarification on calculating and recording clinical hours and how to include relevant work experience; and additional information on professional conduct and certification sections of the APPIC application. This resource is just one of several services provided for students by American Psychological Association of Graduate Students, the premier group committed to representing, leading, advocating, and developing resources for graduate psychology students.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Getting Started: General Overview of the Internship Application Process	p. 3
Internship Milestones	p. 4
The Next Step	p. 10
Completing the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships	p. 11
What Is the AAPI?	p. 11
Completing the AAPI	p. 12
Calculating and Recording Hours	p. 14
Professional Conduct and Certification	p. 19
Summary	p. 19
Goals and Essays	p. 23
Autobiographical Statement, Essay 1	p. 25
Case Conceptualization, Essay 2	p. 26
Diversity Experiences, Essay 3	p. 27
Research Experience, Essay 4	p. 27
The Match, Essay 5	p. 28
Summary	p. 28
Sample Essay Responses to the Current AAPI (2003)	p. 29
Supplementary Materials	p. 49
Cover Letter	p. 49
Curriculum Vitae	p. 51
Letters of Recommendation	p. 57
Summary	p. 58
Sample Cover Letters	p. 59
Sample Curricula Vitae	p. 62
The Interview	p. 79
Scheduling Interviews	p. 79
The "Big 3"	p. 81
Ask, Ask, and Ask Again	p. 84
Thank You Notes	p. 88
Sample Thank You Notes	p. 89
The Match	p. 93
Timeline	p. 93
Registration	p. 93
Submitting Your ROL	p. 96
Receiving Your Results	p. 97
Other Items To Know	p. 98
Frequently Asked Questions From Prospective Interns	p. 101
Getting Started	p. 101
The AAPI	p. 103
Goals and Essays	p. 104
Supplementary Materials	p. 104
The Interview	p. 105
The Match	p. 108
Additional Resources	p. 111
The AAPI	p. 115
About the Editors and Contributors	p. 145
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