Clinical Psyc Interview, What to expect?!

[MsAmira]

Hello all

 

Does anyone have any tips or insight about what expect for clinical psychology interviews? I have been invited for an orientation/interview day, and I don't know what to expect! Heck, I don't even know what to wear! Any words of advice would be very appreciated. Thanks!

[Generic_Applicant]

My experience with my interview at Ryerson was pretty good. My POI was very relaxed and we basically chatted about my interests, his, his work, what kind of supervisor I am looking for and so on. I've heard other people say theirs was more intense.

 

During my interview, I ended up asking more questions that I was expecting, and I heard this is not out of the ordinary for interviews at this stage.

Dress to impress. Formal but comfortable.

Try to relax, I know it can be hard. Be yourself and see if they would fit with you jsut as much as if you would fit with them. Have fun. No one likes to interview someone who is nervous and puts other people on edge. So just be yourself, do your best, and have fun

 

Good luck!

[constant_wanderer]

Expect a 9-5 day with some formal interviews (abt 30-40 mins) with your POI and another prof or two, then an  interview or two with a couple of graduate students. Also expect some activities in a group setting, e.g. some informal socializing time (e.g. a coffee break/lunch), a mini-tour of the psych building/campus, office spaces allotted for graduate students.

 

Expect that you will be asking most of the questions; so, effectively, you are evaluated based on the quality of your questions. You should be evidently ready to talk about your proposed research project, your current work/research, and your future professional goals. Keep your interviewees talking, show an interest in the program, lab etc. you are applying to. Ask questions about funding, living costs, work ethic of the lab you're applying to.

 

Depending on the school/professor, you will be invited to an informal dinner the night before or after the interviews.

[MsAmira]

Thanks so much ! I think the main thing is to stay calm and not freak out. Good luck on your applications!