Internships in Psychology, 2005-2006

by Williams-Nickelson, Carol; Prinstein, Mitchell J.; Williams-Nickelson, Carol; Prinstein, Mitchell J.

• ISBN13: 9781591472094
• ISBN10: 1591472091
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-31
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

Students will treasure this updated guidebook as they begin the internship process and their professional career in psychology. This hands-on resource provides helpful checklists, sample real-life application materials, realistic advice for writing cover letters, thank you notes, and resumes to navigate the internship application process. Designed specifically for doctoral-level psychology graduate students, this career reference book will act as a student's own personal mentor with step-by-step instructions to help the candidate land an internship that is the best match for their his or her career! This new 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 * Additional information on professional conduct and certification sections of the APPIC application

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Getting Started: General Overview of the Internship Application Process	3	(8)
Carol Williams-Nickelson
W. Gregory Keilin
Internship Milestones	4	(6)
The Next Step	10	(1)
Completing the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships	11	(12)
Carol Williams-Nickelson
What Is the AAPI?	11	(1)
Completing the AAPI	12	(2)
Calculating and Recording Hours	14	(5)
Professional Conduct and Certification	19	(1)
Summary	19	(4)
Goals and Essays	23	(26)
Shane J. Lopez
Mitchell J. Prinstein
Autobiographical Statement, Essay 1	25	(1)
Case Conceptualization, Essay 2	26	(1)
Diversity Experiences, Essay 3	27	(1)
Research Experience, Essay 4	27	(1)
The Match, Essay 5	28	(1)
Summary	28	(1)
Sample Essay Responses to the Current AAPI (2003)	29	(20)
Supplementary Materials	49	(30)
Carol Williams-Nickelson
Mitchell J. Prinstein
Cover Letter	49	(2)
Curriculum Vitae	51	(6)
Letters of Recommendation	57	(1)
Summary	58	(1)
Sample Cover Letters	59	(3)
Sample Curricula Vitae	62	(17)
The Interview	79	(14)
Mitchell J. Prinstein
Scheduling Interviews	79	(2)
The ``Big 3''	81	(3)
Ask, Ask, and Ask Again	84	(4)
Thank You Notes	88	(1)
Sample Thank You Notes	89	(4)
The Match	93	(8)
W. Gregory Keilin
Timeline	93	(1)
Registration	93	(3)
Submitting Your ROL	96	(1)
Receiving Your Results	97	(1)
Other Items To Know	98	(3)
Frequently Asked Questions from Prospective Interns	101	(10)
W. Gregory Keilin
Shane J. Lopez
Getting Started	101	(2)
The AAPI	103	(1)
Goals and Essays	104	(1)
Supplementary Materials	104	(1)
The Interview	105	(3)
The Match	108	(3)
Appendix A. Additional Resources	111	(4)
Appendix B. The AAPI	115	(24)
About the Editors and Contributors	139