(#278) How to Secure a Psychology Practicum Position

What are some tips for psychology majors to land internships and be competitive? If you're looking to get a psychology internship of your own, here's a simple guide to get started.

Join me in this episode as I share three tips for psychology practicum students to successfully secure their ideal internship sites. You'll be able to learn how to improve your interview skills and tap into your curriculum to gather more relevant experience.

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Timestamps:

#1: Get a breadth of experience from your class curriculum (01:39)
#2: Sharpen up your interview skills (02:44)
#3: Be confident but humble (05:28)

Standout Quotes:

"Sharpen up your interview skills. This may require you to sit with a friend and start interviewing one another; make sure that you sit up straight; make sure that you pick out [the right] outfit...; make sure that you can make eye contact; make sure that you don't use the word 'uhm' a lot...." (02:45)
"I did my homework on the sites... that represented who I wanted to work with at that time. I also was told to get a breadth of experience, not just in the classroom, but also at my practicum sites.... Once I applied and they all called back..., that actually boosted my confidence to let me know that nothing can stand in my way...." (08:44)