Eatpsychsleep
Full Member
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2020
- Messages
- 30
- Reaction score
- 83
Nothing compares to getting an interview for a site that rejected you in phase 1. š
Hi everyone,Hey everyone, I only have one interview so far and I applied to about 13 places. Is there a timeline for when we might hear back?
Thus far, I have 2 interviews & 2 rejections. Iām really hoping to receive more, and trying to stay hopeful (but also realistic)How is everyone doing interview invites wise? I hate that theyāre not required to send out rejections. Iām trying to gauge when theyāll stop coming in.
Thus far I was invited to interview for 4 sites and 1 rejection.
Your username is hilarious, so you have that going for you!Thus far, I have 2 interviews & 2 rejections. Iām really hoping to receive more, and trying to stay hopeful (but also realistic)
Thank you š that does make me feel better!Your username is hilarious, so you have that going for you!
I was waiting on that one too! Had been hoping they might still be reviewing apps since the deadline was 3/2, but my hopes decrease with each hour šSpecifically wondering about the Wichita Consortium Kansas Medical Center Clinical Child spot...does anyone know if they're done sending interview invites, or continuing to invite on a rolling basis? Had my hopes up for that one, but it's not lookin great now.
How do you know there were 90 applicants?90 applicants to the one Neuropsychology position at the Connecticut VA?! In phase 2?! It is crazy knowing there are that many neuropsych applicants that didnāt match
Iām waiting for that one too! Iām now at 8 interviews so I am feeling grateful regardless. But that was one of my tops.I was waiting on that one too! Had been hoping they might still be reviewing apps since the deadline was 3/2, but my hopes decrease with each hour š
PREACH. i wanted some neuro hours to be more competitive for hospital sites, but hospital sites now say i don't have enough intervention hours. COOLDoes anyone else feel that theyāre too neuro for generalist sites/tracks, but not competitive enough for neuro sites? Asking for a friend
It's okay if it's a lil clunky! I'm sure the interns will have some empathy given that they were applying to internship a year ago and will have been or will be applying for the next phase of their career now. Just go ahead and ask. Here's a super quick template I came up with if it helps get you off the ground.I've had one Phase 2 interview thus far, and I found it a really different experience than in Phase 1. I'm curious if others had similar experiences.
This time, I only met with one person (training director), and it was for one whole hour. No informational presentation about the site and no meeting with current interns. The interview itself was actually more like what I expected interviews to be like before I went through Phase 1. That is, the TD asked me a lot of questions about my clinical experiences (e.g., tell me about a challenging case), and then I asked her questions about the site. In contrast, during Phase 1, I had a lot of very conversational interviews where they did not ask me many questions at all. (I even had some interviews where they didn't ask me ANY questions.)
I don't mind the Phase 2 interview structure. However, as a result, I have quite a few questions about work-life balance and the internship culture that I wasn't able to ask (due to time and no meeting with interns). The TD gave me the contact info for the current interns, but I'm struggling to write a cold email that doesn't feel crazy clunky. Anybody have any tips for writing a non-awkward email to current interns to find out more about what intern life is like at that site?
When I went through phase 2, i emailed all interns a list of specific questions I can pm you mine!I've had one Phase 2 interview thus far, and I found it a really different experience than in Phase 1. I'm curious if others had similar experiences.
This time, I only met with one person (training director), and it was for one whole hour. No informational presentation about the site and no meeting with current interns. The interview itself was actually more like what I expected interviews to be like before I went through Phase 1. That is, the TD asked me a lot of questions about my clinical experiences (e.g., tell me about a challenging case), and then I asked her questions about the site. In contrast, during Phase 1, I had a lot of very conversational interviews where they did not ask me many questions at all. (I even had some interviews where they didn't ask me ANY questions.)
I don't mind the Phase 2 interview structure. However, as a result, I have quite a few questions about work-life balance and the internship culture that I wasn't able to ask (due to time and no meeting with interns). The TD gave me the contact info for the current interns, but I'm struggling to write a cold email that doesn't feel crazy clunky. Anybody have any tips for writing a non-awkward email to current interns to find out more about what intern life is like at that site?
It's okay if it's a lil clunky! I'm sure the interns will have some empathy given that they were applying to internship a year ago and will have been or will be applying for the next phase of their career now. Just go ahead and ask. Here's a super quick template I came up with if it helps get you off the ground.
Omg thank you both so much! This is super helpful!When I went through phase 2, i emailed all interns a list of specific questions I can pm you mine!
I've had one Phase 2 interview thus far, and I found it a really different experience than in Phase 1. I'm curious if others had similar experiences.
This time, I only met with one person (training director), and it was for one whole hour. No informational presentation about the site and no meeting with current interns. The interview itself was actually more like what I expected interviews to be like before I went through Phase 1. That is, the TD asked me a lot of questions about my clinical experiences (e.g., tell me about a challenging case), and then I asked her questions about the site. In contrast, during Phase 1, I had a lot of very conversational interviews where they did not ask me many questions at all. (I even had some interviews where they didn't ask me ANY questions.)
I don't mind the Phase 2 interview structure. However, as a result, I have quite a few questions about work-life balance and the internship culture that I wasn't able to ask (due to time and no meeting with interns). The TD gave me the contact info for the current interns, but I'm struggling to write a cold email that doesn't feel crazy clunky. Anybody have any tips for writing a non-awkward email to current interns to find out more about what intern life is like at that site?
Hi friend, thank you for sharing you. I have no idea what to say beyond, Iām sorry youāre having this experience. also, I agree that there are many barriers in place that make this field far from accessible, inclusive, or equitable. These barriers compound/are compounded by structural inequities in broader society. It is quite frustrating.Adult Neuro focused, applied to 7 sites that involved neuro to some extent or were neuro tracks, 0 interviews, 1 rejection. Honestly...do not even know what to be thinking right now. I stayed an extra year before applying so that I would be competitive. Starting to feel like this process is not based on effort, readiness, hard work, hours, essays, or anything else that intentionally went in. Definitely not this romanticized idea of "Match". As if. People are throwing tens of applications at sites they'd never go to at this point and some sites are going to be ranking people they never interviewed. Match? Feels like a big money game to me. Can we talk about THAT?
- Signed "The first gen, low SES, BIPOC student that's real confused"
I would say something like this - I interviewed with Dr. this past week and while Iām definitely interested in the training that is provided at Xxx I would like to know what has been your experience in regards to the work-life balance and overall intern experience at XX. I am not sure if you are willing have a phone conversation regarding this or reply to this email. I am looking forward to hearing from you.I've had one Phase 2 interview thus far, and I found it a really different experience than in Phase 1. I'm curious if others had similar experiences.
This time, I only met with one person (training director), and it was for one whole hour. No informational presentation about the site and no meeting with current interns. The interview itself was actually more like what I expected interviews to be like before I went through Phase 1. That is, the TD asked me a lot of questions about my clinical experiences (e.g., tell me about a challenging case), and then I asked her questions about the site. In contrast, during Phase 1, I had a lot of very conversational interviews where they did not ask me many questions at all. (I even had some interviews where they didn't ask me ANY questions.)
I don't mind the Phase 2 interview structure. However, as a result, I have quite a few questions about work-life balance and the internship culture that I wasn't able to ask (due to time and no meeting with interns). The TD gave me the contact info for the currents. interns, but I'm struggling to write a cold email that doesn't feel crazy clunky. Anybody have any tips for writing a non-awkward email to current interns to find out more about what intern life is like at that site?
If this helps, an intern at our site came from the clearinghouse stage (she was unsure if she even wanted to apply to internship that year) and she came to our site, which is APA accredited and offers awesome training. We are just in a rural area, so have a little harder time matching. But sheās a great clinician and person, and nobody in the future will care how she got her internship- phase 1, 2, or clearinghouse.Hi friend, thank you for sharing you. I have no idea what to say beyond, Iām sorry youāre having this experience. also, I agree that there are many barriers in place that make this field far from accessible, inclusive, or equitable. These barriers compound/are compounded by structural inequities in broader society. It is quite frustrating.
I hope that youāre leaning on your support systems, maybe especially the ones who donāt really understand this process.. I imagine they are well-equipped for holding space for your pain. I also hope that if you havenāt already, and whenever makes sense for you, you have a really frank and critical conversation with your DCT or other program faculty to get more insight on individual, interpersonal, institutional, and structural factors that may have been related to your outcome.
And even if you remain unmatched this year and will go on to apply next year, which happens to a number of people, you can use everything youāve learned this year to be an even better applicant. You will only emerge next year as a better candidate. Of course this doesnāt solve any of the disappointment, frustrations, or real-world impacts of it all, but it does remind us that thereās always a path forward and that weāre on our way.
All best. xx
I am so sorry. While I am in a similar boat, I canāt imagine how frustrating this must be.Adult Neuro focused, applied to 7 sites that involved neuro to some extent or were neuro tracks, 0 interviews, 1 rejection. Honestly...do not even know what to be thinking right now. I stayed an extra year before applying so that I would be competitive. Starting to feel like this process is not based on effort, readiness, hard work, hours, essays, or anything else that intentionally went in. Definitely not this romanticized idea of "Match". As if. People are throwing tens of applications at sites they'd never go to at this point and some sites are going to be ranking people they never interviewed. Match? Feels like a big money game to me. Can we talk about THAT?
- Signed "The first gen, low SES, BIPOC student that's real confused"
Yeah, I'm waiting on both, as well as a couple other sites. Hopefully they'll start reaching out to people soon :/Is anyone waiting to hear from Saskatoon and Annapolis Valley? Havenāt seen any updates on them on the google doc.
Thanks! I wish they had to notify you of a rejection. Itās so weird just not knowing!Yeah, I'm waiting on both, as well as a couple other sites. Hopefully they'll start reaching out to people soon :/
If I had to guess, I imagine most of the interview invites have been sent..when do you all think sites will be done sending out interview invites?
I ask because I see a lot of sites with 0-3 interview invites for places with multiple spots.If I had to guess, I imagine most of the interview invites have been sent..
Might want to keep in mind there were 584 unmatched applicants in phase 1. We can't say for sure how many are trying phase 2 but not everyone checks the forum or even know about it and the spreadsheet. If you're curious about a site you haven't heard from, you can email them to inquire about the status of your application. Best case is they offer you an interview. Worst case is they either ignore that email or confirm a rejection. In that case they suck and don't deserve you.I ask because I see a lot of sites with 0-3 interview invites for places with multiple spots.
I do agree with @Dobbyisfree, maybe there are people in Phase 2 who have not filled out the excel sheet for different reasons. I have looked at the excel sheet data as an underestimate of what is happening. The main point for the excel sheet was for us to know when sites are contacting applicants - information sharing. If we have not heard from the site that has already contacted applicants then we can make a decision (contact them or do nothing). Now I think we are in a phase of this match process where we can reach out to sites without it looking unfavorably or too impatient. I ended up doing that over the weekend because there was no data in the excel and I had not heard anything. I reached out to the site, got a positive response, and we booked an interview. So I'd say let the email game begin!I ask because I see a lot of sites with 0-3 interview invites for places with multiple spots.
Thank you so much for your insight! Really appreciate it!!I do agree with @Dobbyisfree, maybe there are people in Phase 2 who have not filled out the excel sheet for different reasons. I have looked at the excel sheet data as an underestimate of what is happening. The main point for the excel sheet was for us to know when sites are contacting applicants - information sharing. If we have not heard from the site that has already contacted applicants then we can make a decision (contact them or do nothing). Now I think we are in a phase of this match process where we can reach out to sites without it looking unfavorably or too impatient. I ended up doing that over the weekend because there was no data in the excel and I had not heard anything. I reached out to the site, got a positive response, and we booked an interview. So I'd say let the email game begin!
Thank you for your input!Might want to keep in mind there were 584 unmatched applicants in phase 1. We can't say for sure how many are trying phase 2 but not everyone checks the forum or even know about it and the spreadsheet. If you're curious about a site you haven't heard from, you can email them to inquire about the status of your application. Best case is they offer you an interview. Worst case is they either ignore that email or confirm a rejection. In that case they suck and don't deserve you.
Also feeling torn!!I want to wish people good luck in the final days of interviews and in making ranking decisions! I am in Canada and have just two spots to rank and I am feeling quite torn about them. How are others feeling?
Pm me them as well please š¤š»When I went through phase 2, i emailed all interns a list of specific questions I can pm you mine!
I am so unbelievably torn. I am stressed out about my rankings. I would be happy with my top 5. Which is something I wouldāve never thought Iād say.Also feeling torn!!
My feedback is it was a very competitive year. Some advice I got that stuck with me is to look at this process just for what it is: weāre applying for jobs, and that is it. I know we all have a lot riding on match, but not matching doesnāt change the fact that youāll be licensed one day, that youāll have the career youāve been working for, and it doesnāt change the fact that youāve worked hard. The worst thing that could happen is youāll have to wait longer than you expected, but youāll still get the thing you want.Hi everyone, I am feeling very disappointed. I only had one interview and will be ranking that one. I am preparing myself to go into the PMVS. I can't help but wonder what I could've done differently to stand out more for both phase I and phase II. I don't know if any of you are feeling similarly. I would appreciate any feedback you have!
Nothing compares to getting an interview for a site that rejected you in phase 1. š
No. I didnāt even get an interview originally! How funny. They seemed to like me too.Did you get to interview with the same staff!! OMG Scandalous šš
All it takes is one site! Please donāt lose hope. Always remind yourself of your long term goals. My feedback would relate to what I experienced in phase 1. I noticed compared to my peers I applied to way too many sites that either werenāt a fit or not enough growth. In addition, I didnāt get many interviews phase 1 (compared to peers... esp considering I had over 1700 practicum hours). So phase 2 I decided to rewrite my essays and really pick sites that I felt were a fit. I think by doing so positively impacted my phase 2 interview invites. Hope this helps. Sending a virtual hug your way.Hi everyone, I am feeling very disappointed. I only had one interview and will be ranking that one. I am preparing myself to go into the PMVS. I can't help but wonder what I could've done differently to stand out more for both phase I and phase II. I don't know if any of you are feeling similarly. I would appreciate any feedback you have!
Best of luck š¤No. I didnāt even get an interview originally! How funny. They seemed to like me too.
Sorry for replying after the rank deadline. I had 10 interview offers but only accepted 9. I ranked 9, including one I pray to heavens I donāt get but I just want to match at this point. Good luck and hopefully you get your top choice!!So I couldn't resist looking at previous phase 2 threads on here....... aaaaand I was really surprised by the amount of people saying they only ranked one or two sites. I'm curious how many y'all are planning on ranking? I interviewed at 11 sites and plan to rank all of them. At this point I just hope I match. I know that I can survive a year anywhere and tbh none of the sites had any *noticeable* red flags (although, it is pretty hard to assess from such short interviews conducted by 1-4 staff members). Thoughts? Amounts? If you did rank only 2 what was the logic behind doing so?
During phase 1 I overanalyzed my rankings because I genuinely thought I would get my 1st choice (or at least top 3). Now, I kind of just assume my top 6 are longshots and have been contemplating whether I would be low-key disappointed if I got my 7th vs 8th ranked sites. For context purposes, I liked both, but one is not accredited (site visit scheduled for summer, self study completed.. seems likely) and has a really high cost of living, especially when I factor in childcare while the other is in rural Illinois and I can't help but think that I would likely feel pretty lonely and struggle to meet people. I will be moving far from any supports regardless of site (ranging from 8.5 hours to 20 hours away from my address). I think I can welcome that as a new adventure. Single parent problems on top of all the stress that we know comes with internship matching, let alone phase 2 stress.
Ahhh we're almost done with phase 2 - now just to anxiously await the results ! Putting good vibes out there for everyone. This process has been incredibly tolling. Thank you for providing support throughout this <3.... Also, whoever made that excel sheet should ABSOLUTELY get their first choice based solely on organization skills along haha I greatly appreciated it.
You tooSorry for replying after the rank deadline. I had 10 interview offers but only accepted 9. I ranked 9, including one I pray to heavens I donāt get but I just want to match at this point. Good luck and hopefully you get your top choice!!
You too
I swear, I almost don't know what my top choice is at this point. Idk how accurate my appraisals were under such an expediated process/the interviews kind of blurred together for me by the final one in just a few days. meh.
Purely out of curiosity - what made you decide to turn down an interview offer?