{"product_id":"internships-in-psychology-9781433829581","title":"Internships in Psychology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis authoritative, hands-on book provides doctoral-level psychology students with all the resources they need to successfully navigate the internship application process.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Topics include the most common reasons why people \u003ci\u003edon’t\u003c\/i\u003e secure a position; how many sites to apply to; rank ordering your list of programs; writing essays, cover letters, and your curriculum vitae; securing strong letters of recommendation; preparing for interviews; sending thank you notes; receiving Match results; and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since the third edition of this book was released, the online application process and the internship marketplace have undergone significant changes, such as the growing importance of accreditation. This fourth edition provides updated information that will help your applications stand out to your internship programs of choice. Advice is also offered to directors of clinical training so they can guide and support students during this challenging pr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an incomparable resource for prospective interns and it would be folly to start the internship application process without it. It not only offers perceptive advice and guidance, it also provides a level of detail that will prepare anxious applicants well and set them at ease. This edition is essential given the changes in the process. * Doody’s Five-Star Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Getting Started: General Overview of the Internship Application Process \u003c\/b\u003e The Predoctoral Internship\u003cbr\u003e Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers\u003cbr\u003e What Is Accreditation?\u003cbr\u003e The Increasing Importance of Accreditation\u003cbr\u003e Changes in APPIC Match Eligibility\u003cbr\u003e Internship Supply and Demand\u003cbr\u003e Why Do Some People Have Difficulty Getting Matched to a Preferred Internship?\u003cbr\u003e How Many Sites Should You Apply To?\u003cbr\u003e Internship Milestones\u003cbr\u003e Moving Forward\u003cbr\u003e The Next Step \u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Completing the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Is the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships?\u003cbr\u003e AAPI Online Overview\u003cbr\u003e Completing the AAPI\u003cbr\u003e Summarizing Your Practicum Experiences on the AAPI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Goals, Essays, and the Cover Letter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Setting Goals\u003cbr\u003e Goals, Essays, and the Cover Letter\u003cbr\u003e Guidelines for Writing Essays\u003cbr\u003e Autobiographical Statement, Essay 1\u003cbr\u003e Theoretical Orientation, Essay 2\u003cbr\u003e Diversity Experience, Essay 3\u003cbr\u003e Research Experience, Essay 4\u003cbr\u003e Cover Letter: “Sell” the Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Curriculum Vitae and Letters of Recommendation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your Curriculum Vitae\u003cbr\u003e Letters of Recommendation\u003cbr\u003e Additional Site-Specific Materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. The Interview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Scheduling Interviews\u003cbr\u003e The “Big 3”\u003cbr\u003e Ask, Ask, and Ask Again\u003cbr\u003e Purpose and Goals of the Interview\u003cbr\u003e Thank-You Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. The Match\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An Overview of the APPIC Match\u003cbr\u003e Match Registration\u003cbr\u003e Phase I of the Match\u003cbr\u003e What if I Don’t Match?\u003cbr\u003e Other Things to Know\u003cbr\u003e Phase II of the Match\u003cbr\u003e The APPIC Post-Match Vacancy Service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. Frequently Asked Questions From Prospective Interns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Getting Started\u003cbr\u003e The APPIC Application for Psychology Internships\u003cbr\u003e Goals and Essays\u003cbr\u003e CVs and References\u003cbr\u003e The Interview\u003cbr\u003e The Match\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. Advice for Directors of Clinical Training of Students in the Internship Application Process \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Step 1. Orienting Students to the Application Process\u003cbr\u003e Step 2. Helping Students Complete Their Applications\u003cbr\u003e Step 3. Preparing Students for Interviews\u003cbr\u003e Step 4. Debriefing and Rank Order Lists\u003cbr\u003e Step 5. Helping With Phase II of the Match, if Needed\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Additional Resources\u003cbr\u003e About the Authors\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138273149271,"sku":"9781433829581","price":29.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781433829581.jpg?v=1751918689","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/internships-in-psychology-9781433829581","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}