One year contract job

[cosimaniehaus]

I will be interviewing for a 1 year part time contract research position. I am also applying to clinical psychology programs - which would be starting in September. I want to keep my options open in case I am not accepted. Should I tell the interviewers about my applications? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[dagnabbit]

I'm confused - you applied for this cycle and are waiting for results, or you plan to apply this fall? In the case of the former, you should definitely not sign a contract until you've heard back from all of your programs. In either case you should be honest with the interviewers about your applications/plans to apply, because there are three possible outcomes of doing so:

1. They turn you down because they believe that you're not a good fit for the job/vice versa, which is to your benefit in the long run because you've avoided wasting a year of your time

2. It doesn't affect their decision at all, but they are now prepared for you to leave to go to grad school

3. They decide that your desire to pursue graduate study reflects well on your aspirations as a researcher, which makes them more likely to hire you.

Best of luck!

[cosimaniehaus]

By the time of my interview I will probably know if I've gotten into any schools. I will have to let them know. Thanks!