Do the sites feed us? I have interviews that start at 7:30am. Should I eat before I get there? Will we know whether they are providing meals or not?
I went through the cycle last year and all of mine provided breakfast and/or lunch. Some of the sites will email you to let you know they’re providing food when they confirm your interview dates. I brought some granola bars in my bag anyways just in case though!
I went through the Match process four years ago, and NONE of the sites I had day-long interviews with provided any food. I think two provided coffee. It seems like now its more customary for sites to provide food (thank goodness), and from the invitations I've received so far, some sites have let me know which meal will be provided and asked about dietary restrictions. If a site doesn't mention it, I would assume that means they are not providing, and pack a lunch and snacks.
How is everyone prepping for interview? I really *need* to focus on that, since my first interview is in less than two weeks!
I am following the same prep I have used throughout my training years and have found effective: I go back and read through the site's website in its entirety, and take notes on what makes them unique and an especially good fit for my experiences and interests. I jot down questions that come up for me while I'm reading, such as more info on a particular training experience they offer. I treat these unique aspects of the site as questions I may be asked, and I write out my answers as to how and why I am a good fit. Then, I go through a long list of typical interview questions I have put together over the years and from questions provided by the internship handbook and by my program. I go through and write down my answers to the ones that require more thought. After each interview, I immediately write down all the questions I was asked and my answers to them, and, a reflective summary of my impressions of the site, their demeanor, etc. It makes it easy to look back when it's time to rank, and remember key points and thoughts about that particular site, and then, you've got yourself a list of interview prep q's for next time (post doc, in this case)!
Do primarily therapy sites ask to interpret assessments? And for sites that are assessment-heavy, how bad does it look if you don’t know how to answer? I’m applying to work with adults only so I’m hoping it’s just MMPI but they could bring out others of course.. Sent from my iPhone
I have the same questions (for both clinical and research sites), as well as how often we get the assessment case question, and what people look for in that. Assessment is sadly a weak point of mine.
I can speak to clinical sites (I was on internship a couple years ago, left internship 9 months in d/t a medical emergency, and have now come back to school and am redoing internship). I interviewed at 9 hospitals and ucc's that last time, and was not asked to interpret assessments. I was asked to provide a preliminary dx twice. The vignettes I was given included one that was typical of a client/patient in that setting, with one added diversity feature; and, a crisis intervention vignette. If you don't know how to answer on the spot, ask for a moment to think it through, and imagine what types of questions you would start to ask to gain more data around the presenting issue (aka intake questions).
As I am prepping for my upcoming interview, I realize something I constantly struggle with in all interviews: what questions do I ask THEM? I have a few site-specific questions along with ones I have for interns, but was wondering if anyone had any ideas of good "stock" questions to have in my back pocket in case I am asked this by multiple people. Not sure why this is so difficult for me to generate, but any and all ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I typically have questions come up for me as I'm reading through their website, and jot them down. Maybe there's a specific training experience they offer that you find particularly interesting - this would be a great way to highlight that you are interested in that learning experience and ask something about it.