Megargee's Guide to Obtaining a Psychology Internship

by Megargee,Edwin

• ISBN13: 9781583913192
• ISBN10: 158391319X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-09-21
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Each year thousands of students compete for pre-doctoral internships in professional psychology in the United States. Megargee's Guide to Obtaining a Psychology Internship, now in its fourth edition, has become a highly recognized and indispensable guide for students seeking these internships. Megargee's Guidegives students essential information about the internship selection process, including updated material on the computer selection process that was implemented by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). Also included is a discussion of new standardized set of application forms that have been adopted by most internship sites; the disparities between internship supply and demand; and the rules governing internship selection. It also provides practical information such as a four-step process for preparing a resume and tips for preparing for interviews.

Author Biography

Edwin I. Megargee is Professor of Psychology at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments and Dedication
Preface
A Short Course on Predoctoral Internships	p. 1
Applying for Internship: An Overview	p. 18
Establishing Your Priorities	p. 43
Where to Apply? Compiling Your Application List	p. 68
Preparing Your Resume or CV	p. 94
Preparing Your Internship Applications	p. 114
Traveling to Internships: How to Survive and Stay Solvent	p. 138
The Site Visit and Interview	p. 155
The Endgame	p. 173
Dealing with Adversity	p. 191
App. 1: Useful Web Sites for Internship Applicants	p. 205
Availability of Internship Positions by Region and State	p. 207
A Sample Curriculum Vitae	p. 210
App. 4: Questions Interviewers Ask Intern Applicants	p. 216
App. 5: Questions Applicants Can Ask Interviewers	p. 221
References	p. 224
Index	p. 230
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