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Psychology Career Interview Tips
November 21, 2010 | 
Author Interview tips may relieve recent psychology graduates that are anxious about interviewing for jobs. While a student’s grades may be stellar and extra-curricular activities may be numerous, the market can be tough and a successful interview is the one conduit to getting an actual job. But it is possible to have a leg-up on other candidates in the psychology field by preparing for the interview in advance, utilizing interview tips and learning how to shine on a job interview.
Rehearsing for the Interview
Consider some of the questions an interviewer may ask before heading off to an interview. Research the hiring association and jot down some helpful reminders in case one of the questions asked regards the organization. Rehearse answers to some of the more frequently asked interview questions as well. Questions often asked of candidates include:
• What are the candidate’s strengths?
• What are the candidate’s goals?
• Why did this person leave their former organization?
Answer Questions Intelligently
While this may be a no-brainer, candidates can often come across poorly by answering questions improperly. Practice answering questions to some of the above questions and perhaps even ask a friend or family member to listen and evaluate the answers. Speak slowly and make eye contact with the interviewer. Take a breath (or two) before answering the question and think about the answer before blurting it out. Watch out for body language in an interview. Slouching in a chair, leaning on the desk, shoving one’s hands in their pockets or fidgeting with clothing may be construed erroneously.
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The Psychology Of Stacking
Your desk may reveal more to your co-workers and boss than you may think. In fact, a recent survey conducted on behalf of a desktop solutions line suggests there are three distinct organizational types in the typical office-”pilers,” “filers” and “tossers.” Chances are, the person who has heaps of piles on the desk sits next to you, the obsessive filer sits across from you and the person who throws everything away is down the hall.
“The fact that you can never find anything on a co-worker’s desk when you need it seems to suggest that everyone has their own system of organization,” said Sharon Mann, organizational expert and president of the 100,000-member I Hate Filing Club. “This recent study supports this belief as it divides workers into three organizational types: pilers, filers and tossers. With pilers comprising the largest segment of the workforce, developing PileSmart-a line catering directly to pilers’ needs-was simply the right solution.”
According to Mann, your organizational style may actually reveal intimate details about your character. So, how do you stack up?
• Popular Pilers, the most common workplace personality (48 percent), may seem disorganized but have the ability to locate items quickly amongst their mountainous stacks. They are also more likely to own a dog and belong to the Democratic Party. Contrary to popular belief, professionals (including lawyers, doctors and accountants) are more than three times more likely to pile important papers on their desk than to file them away.
• Faithful Filers, at the opposite end of the spectrum, comprise more than one-third of the workforce and are known for appearing ultraorganized. Although they seem calm and collected, filers can sometimes act fussy and anxious. Filers are more likely to be uptight and most likely to identify with the Republican Party. For companionship, filers tend to flock toward birds.
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