Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 151: Top Application Form Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent is joined by Dr. Claire Pitt to explore common mistakes found in assistant psychologist application forms and how to fix them. Together, they dive deep into what makes a standout application, from highlighting your clinical and research experience to ensuring your application aligns with the job specification. They also discuss the importance of supervision, reflection, and avoiding pitfalls like copy-paste applications.

Whether you're applying for your first assistant psychologist role or looking to refine your application, this episode offers invaluable guidance to help you secure those all-important interviews.

Key Takeaways:

1. Avoiding common mistakes when applying for assistant psychologist roles.
2. The importance of tailoring your application to the specific service.
3. How to effectively reflect on clinical and research experience in applications.
4. How to address gaps and use supervision to support your growth.

Highlights:

• 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Episode
• 01:24 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Claire Pitt
• 02:12 - Common Mistakes in Assistant Psychologist Applications
• 04:50 - The Importance of Tailoring Applications to the Role
• 07:08 - Placement Years and Their Limitations
• 08:56 - Copy-Paste Applications and Why They Don’t Work
• 10:07 - The Role of Supervision and Reflection in Applications
• 12:25 - Tailoring Applications for Specific Services
• 14:10 - Addressing the Ethical Concerns in Exaggerated Experience
• 16:20 - Clinical Experience Reflection and Learning Gaps
• 18:35 - Research Experience and Its Application to the Role
• 21:00 - The Use of Subheadings in Applications for Clarity
• 24:31 - Common Errors in Job History and Gaps
• 28:03 - Ensuring Competence and Safety in Your Claims
• 31:19 - Proper Use of Language in Describing Clients and Disorders
• 36:12 - The Time and Effort Behind the Shortlisting Process
• 39:21 - Final Thoughts: Resilience and Ethical Application Writing

Links:

📱 Connect with Dr Claire Pitt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-pitt-bb920354/

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📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

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