2012 APPIC Internship Application Thread

[cervello]

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I went on interviews last year, and I'd say what felt like appropriate attire varied a little based on the location of the site. For instance, I interviewed at both a VA and a hospital in Miami, and I felt somewhat overdressed in a suit at both. Most of the women were wearing dresses or dress pants with a nice top. Then I interviewed at an Ivy on the east coast and would have felt underdressed in anything but a suit.

Anyway. I do think our field is a little more lenient with dress code than others, but I'd err on the side of more professional. And as someone already mentioned, it's certainly possible to show some uniqueness when wearing a suit with the shirt you choose to wear underneath, jewelry, shoes, etc.

 

[blindchaos]

Hey guys! How are you all handling luggage? I'm thinking carry on garment bag with suit and shirt in it, heels and jewelry in backpack, and the other clothes for the days I'm there in a suitcase I'll check. That way if the suitcase is lost I wont lose anything essential for the interview. Thoughts? Tips?

Definitely carry all your essentials in your carry ons! I try to avoid checked luggage whenever possible as many airlines charge for them now (Southwest is the only exception I know of) and there's always the potential that it won't arrive with you.

 

[Ringingbel]

Definitely carry all your essentials in your carry ons! I try to avoid checked luggage whenever possible as many airlines charge for them now (Southwest is the only exception I know of) and there's always the potential that it won't arrive with you.

I try to do everything in carry on but sometimes they force you to gate check things and if you have connecting flights it can get wacky.....so I always make sure I travel in something I *could* interview in if I had to, like a nice dress. So if worst comes to worst it would be ok. And skirts suits are great, pants suits are great. One of the people in my cohort (ahem Mel) is very fashion forward and put together an interview ensemble that is not a typical suit, but looks professional, hip, and very "her." I think as long as you look put together and feel good, that is what counts.

Other random question, what are people doing about body piercings? I have two very small studs in my nose that people rarely notice but I'm wondering about wearing retainers for interviews or not?

 

[Sike2012]

I try to do everything in carry on but sometimes they force you to gate check things and if you have connecting flights it can get wacky.....so I always make sure I travel in something I *could* interview in if I had to, like a nice dress. So if worst comes to worst it would be ok. And skirts suits are great, pants suits are great. One of the people in my cohort (ahem Mel) is very fashion forward and put together an interview ensemble that is not a typical suit, but looks professional, hip, and very "her." I think as long as you look put together and feel good, that is what counts.

Other random question, what are people doing about body piercings? I have two very small studs in my nose that people rarely notice but I'm wondering about wearing retainers for interviews or not?

I attended a forum which was made up of current interns and postdocs, and they said definitely take out all visible piercings except for a single pair of earrings.

 

[DrivenDoctoress]

Regarding attire, I'm planning on wearing suits, but not a super formal dressy suit... more like a trendy light suit jacket with full length pants or a business-y skirt. Sort of a trendy mix and match look. I have a brown-ish tone pant suit outfit and a dark charcoal grey skirt outfit so far. All of the shirts underneath have very high necklines to avoid any hint of cleavage and also when I get nervous my chest/neck tends to flush brightly red... not attractive!

For the ladies, how conservative will your shoe choices be? I want to wear heels, but I need to figure out what type of heels to choose. I've heard don't wear heels too high, and be aware of the sound level or noisiness of your shoes. If you're walking down a quiet hospital hall you don't want to be the one woman clicking loudly everywhere you go. 🙂

 

[psych1010]

Regarding attire, I'm planning on wearing suits, but not a super formal dressy suit... more like a trendy light suit jacket with full length pants or a business-y skirt. Sort of a trendy mix and match look. I have a brown-ish tone pant suit outfit and a dark charcoal grey skirt outfit so far. All of the shirts underneath have very high necklines to avoid any hint of cleavage and also when I get nervous my chest/neck tends to flush brightly red... not attractive!

For the ladies, how conservative will your shoe choices be? I want to wear heels, but I need to figure out what type of heels to choose. I've heard don't wear heels too high, and be aware of the sound level or noisiness of your shoes. If you're walking down a quiet hospital hall you don't want to be the one woman clicking loudly everywhere you go. 🙂

A number of sites I applied to suggest wearing shoes you are comfortable walking long distances in.

 

[DoctorSiggy]

Just received an interview e-mail from South Shore-Adults. I'm surprised their not watching the Patriots Vs. Colts game. I guess they are rolling invites...

 

[TherapyCats]

A number of sites I applied to suggest wearing shoes you are comfortable walking long distances is.

HUGE second to this! Several of my interviews included LONG walking tours of the facility, both indoor and outdoor, so be prepared with comfy shoes! Believe me, I learned this the hard way. 😀

 

[blindchaos]

A number of sites I applied to suggest wearing shoes you are comfortable walking long distances is.

Agreed. And keep in mind (depending on the site), you may have to trudge through snow/ice/slush from your car to the building and back, and sometimes on a walking tour. Definitely recommend shoes with good traction 😉

 

[lookin4psydinfo]

Just got an interview at South Shore - Child/Adolescent! Personalized...

 

[Psych101grad]

I received a phone call interview invite from Columbia's Child Track on 12/1 and just got a personalized email to interview at South Shore Mental Health Child Track!

 

[Duck Duck Goose]

30% rejections, 5% interview (already mentioned and just like I thought would happen - the site I interviewed at last year that typically interviews more than 50% of applicants), 65% to go.

 

[The Hobgoblin]

Just received an interview e-mail from South Shore-Adults. I'm surprised their not watching the Patriots Vs. Colts game. I guess they are rolling invites...

Oh, me too! When is your interview?

 

[marvelgrrl]

We haven't heard one way or the other on the adult track either.

My colleague and I have not yet heard from St. Luke's (child track) either way.

Thanks for replying. Good luck to you!

 

[marvelgrrl]

I currently work there and know that they have not sent out invites/rejections to a ton of people. they do it rolling...

I currently work there and know that they have not sent out invites/rejections to a ton of people. they do it rolling...

Just saw these...thanks for your replies as well. That's very helpful to know!

For people who know this site well--is there an easy way to see who all replied to a post you make, or do you just have to scroll through all the history since you made the post and read each one to see if anyone replied or quoted you in a post? Thanks!!

 

[DoctorSiggy]

Oh, me too! When is your interview?

Jan. 6th., you?

 

[The Hobgoblin]

Jan. 6th., you?

Jan 11th.
So no carpool for us.
🙂

 

[pinkasaurus]

I was under the impression that Ethan Allen was closing. I could have sworn information about this came out in MATCH news as well?

"Additional Information on the State of Wisconsin Budget
Like many state governments, the state of Wisconsin has a significant budget deficit. In addition, there has been a significant decline in the number of youth placed in Division of Juvenile Corrections facilities. This, unfortunately, makes complete reassurance that the internship at Ethan Allen School for 2011-2012 will be operating impossible to provide at this point. Due to the decreasing population in the Division of Juvenile Corrections the Secretary of the Department recently indicated that in the next budget cycle it will be recommended that one juvenile institution be closed. We expect that if any issues related to this arise, they will be resolved prior to the APPIC Match. Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this issue. Our internship has been around for a long time, but it is important for us to communicate with prospective interns the possibility it could not be in operation for 2011-2012." - taken from Ethan Allen pdf from APPIC info.

here's some more links with additional information:

http://www.jsonline.com/news/waukesha/117500808.html

http://www.wi-doc.com/DJC_memos/11-01.pdf

http://www.wi-doc.com/DJC_memos/11-05.pdf

It did close. They moved the internship program to Lincoln Hills School, which is why it is listed in the directory as Ethan Allen/Lincoln Hills. They haven't updated their brochure yet to reflect the changes.

 

[RGirl]

I think the only complaint I've ever heard about are those "capri" like pants. Wearing full-length pants are fine I think as long as they are the appropriate length (i.e. if you wear boot-cut pants, wear heels/boots. It doesn't look good to have a lot of fabric extend past the ankles.)

Agreed. I don't think I saw a single woman in a skirt in Canadian interviews, and in fact, some of the interns teased me for wearing not so practical heels in the middle of a ton of snow.

 

[aesthetics81]

Regarding attire, I'm planning on wearing suits, but not a super formal dressy suit... more like a trendy light suit jacket with full length pants or a business-y skirt. Sort of a trendy mix and match look. I have a brown-ish tone pant suit outfit and a dark charcoal grey skirt outfit so far. All of the shirts underneath have very high necklines to avoid any hint of cleavage and also when I get nervous my chest/neck tends to flush brightly red... not attractive!

For the ladies, how conservative will your shoe choices be? I want to wear heels, but I need to figure out what type of heels to choose. I've heard don't wear heels too high, and be aware of the sound level or noisiness of your shoes. If you're walking down a quiet hospital hall you don't want to be the one woman clicking loudly everywhere you go. 🙂

i wear kitten heeled shoes (about an inch high). so they are classy but comfortable to walk in. make sure you bring extra bandaids or better yet those soft cushioned blister bandaids JUST IN CASE.

good luck!

 

[buddhachick]

Hey all! I got a personal email to interview at Pacific U in Portland Oregon on Dec 2nd. The email specifically said it was an "early" invite so don't stress if you haven't gotten one, you probably will hear this week. Only one open house - January 6th. My first interview after 4 big fat rejections! Yay!!!

 

[psychstudent122]

Anyone else hear from Upenn (Penn Hospital)?

 

[ndcm]

Hey all! I got a personal email to interview at Pacific U in Portland Oregon on Dec 2nd. The email specifically said it was an "early" invite so don't stress if you haven't gotten one, you probably will hear this week. Only one open house - January 6th. My first interview after 4 big fat rejections! Yay!!!

CONGRATS!! That is great news! I am hoping this is a big week for responses (preferably positive!). I thought last week would have a lot of news...! I am ready to not be on edge anymore! 😀

 

[TuTuPsychL]

Anyone else hear from Upenn (Penn Hospital)?

Hey there,

Someone responded that they heard last week or so but said they were doing rolling invites. I haven't heard anything from them yet, but here's hoping to a good two weeks!

 

[buddhachick]

Thank you do much! I thought the same about last week. I hope you get a lot of good news this week!!

 

[Ringingbel]

Hey there,

Someone responded that they heard last week or so but said they were doing rolling invites. I haven't heard anything from them yet, but here's hoping to a good two weeks!

They said that they (UPENN hospital) received a lot more applications this year than last and that it was taking a while to go through them.

 

[paramour]

G'luck this week guys! Hoping for a new crop of lots of invites for everyone!

 

[psychgirl1]

Congrats on the Baylor Med Peds Track invite! 😀

I'm anxiously awaiting word from Baylor/TCH, too. Keep me posted if you hear!!

Thanks!

I will let you know if I hear anything from TCH. 🙂

 

[Pedpsy82]

I attended a forum which was made up of current interns and postdocs, and they said definitely take out all visible piercings except for a single pair of earrings.

Do you mind sharing the forum information? Thanks

 

[optimistic2012]

Hey all! I got a personal email to interview at Pacific U in Portland Oregon on Dec 2nd. The email specifically said it was an "early" invite so don't stress if you haven't gotten one, you probably will hear this week. Only one open house - January 6th. My first interview after 4 big fat rejections! Yay!!!

Yay!!! PROUD OF YOU GIRL! All on the way up now 🙂 ! 👍

 

[Sike2012]

Do you mind sharing the forum information? Thanks

It was really just a very broad discussion of what to expect when you're interviewing. If you want to send me an email address, I can send you the notes.

 

[Qwnpixie]

I try to do everything in carry on but sometimes they force you to gate check things and if you have connecting flights it can get wacky.....so I always make sure I travel in something I *could* interview in if I had to, like a nice dress. So if worst comes to worst it would be ok. And skirts suits are great, pants suits are great. One of the people in my cohort (ahem Mel) is very fashion forward and put together an interview ensemble that is not a typical suit, but looks professional, hip, and very "her." I think as long as you look put together and feel good, that is what counts.

Other random question, what are people doing about body piercings? I have two very small studs in my nose that people rarely notice but I'm wondering about wearing retainers for interviews or not?

I have an itty bitty nose stud too. I always dab a little foundation on it and cover it like the rest of my skin with my makeup (mine is a little gem), which seems to cover it very well...

 

[buddhachick]

Wow y'all! Slow morning no?

 

[OverTheRainbow]

Wow y'all! Slow morning no?

Yea... seriously!

 

[cmd411]

Wow y'all! Slow morning no?

Horribly slow. I just checked my email for the first time today.... I was hoping for some good news or even bad news at this point...

 

[Tigerlilylynn]

...

 

[Reality1234]

Interview invite went out this morning through EM

Salisbury - W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center

 

[buddhachick]

Received a phone call interview offer from Georgia State Counseling Center about an hour ago! They let you pick any day the week of January 9th. I'm Wed the 11th. The interview day is from 9 am to 2 pm. Good luck to all those who applied!

 

[Thomakea]

OK, so first of all I'm sorry for asking that the post with the list be updated when there was nothing to update... there were tons of posts so I assumed some of the info must have been new and didn't have time to thoroughly check. I should have been more patient, my apologies.

I'm just getting a little anxious given that I have gotten 1 rejection and no invitations so far... 10 days to hear from 11 sites and I feel like the longer I wait the less likely it is that I will hear favorably... eek! The good news is that only 1 of my other sites has notified folks (Univ of Louisville SOM which I hear is done offering interviews so I am assuming a rejection there) according to this page so hopefully I will still be okay...

PS. I am seriously going to freak out if I get one more telemarketing call before this is over with... I barely ever got these calls until this all started and now I get them all the time... and each time I see a call from an unknown number my heart skips a beat only to be disappointed by what's on the other end of the line...

 

[pinkasaurus]

I'm just getting a little anxious given that I have gotten 1 rejection and no invitations so far... 10 days to hear from 11 sites and I feel like the longer I wait the less likely it is that I will hear favorably... eek! The good news is that only 1 of my other sites has notified folks (Univ of Louisville SOM which I hear is done offering interviews so I am assuming a rejection there) according to this page so hopefully I will still be okay...

PS. I am seriously going to freak out if I get one more telemarketing call before this is over with... I barely ever got these calls until this all started and now I get them all the time... and each time I see a call from an unknown number my heart skips a beat only to be disappointed by what's on the other end of the line...

I totally understand your anxiety. I have 1 interview, 1 rejection, and 2 sites that are probably rejections! It is hard to be patient, but I hope more good news is on the way. I am the same way with emails as you are with telemarketers. Every time my phone shows I have an email, I rush to check. Then I feel angry when it is from a store I shop at or one of my friends!

 

[The Hobgoblin]

Is killing me...

In my externship, checking my email and phone every 10 minutes.

Nothing. Oh, actually, some notifications from my program and someone updated their picasa album.

Can't wait for the next couple of weeks to be over. Reject me if you want, but end my torment already. 😡

 

[dharmapsy]

Is killing me...

In my externship, checking my email and phone every 10 minutes.

Nothing. Oh, actually, some notifications from my program and someone updated their picasa album.

Can't wait for the next couple of weeks to be over. Reject me if you want, but end my torment already. 😡

I couldn't agree more- not knowing is agony

 

[Dewe]

Thanks!

I will let you know if I hear anything from TCH. 🙂

Personalized email invite to TCH!! Dates are January 9, 13, 20, 23, or 27. 👍

 

[DrivenDoctoress]

I am totally right there with you guys. Not knowing is driving me nuts. I just want to plan flights and interviews or cross the rejections off my list.

 

[kr862313]

Hi all,

Just received an email invite (personalized) for the university of rochester counseling center.

Good luck to everyone this week!!!

 

[MemberNumber]

Personalized email invite to TCH!! Dates are January 9, 13, 20, 23, or 27. 👍

Same here. I don't think they're doing rolling invites, but I'm not 100% sure.

 

[psyunknown]

So quiet today, I was hoping for news today. . .Well good luck to everyone. My fingers are crossed for some good news this week!

 

[Member097]

Got a personalized email today (12/5) for an interview at Hines VA. 👍

I believe they started sending out interview notifictions on 12/1...so apparently they're doing rolling invites.

 

[psych0naut]

Hey all: This was somewhat expected since invites already went out, however thought I would post that got a formal personlized email rejection from Lucile Packard in case anyone out there still waiting to hear from them.

 

[buddhachick]

Got a phone call for Appalachian State Counseling Center 30 mins ago! Dates are Tues 1/10 and Wed 1/11. Conflicted with my Georgia State interview so I had to call and change which was embarrassing but she was super nice about it.