This page presents some common interview questions for various roles or universities.
Interviews to psychology postgraduate courses
Interest in course and university
Why do you want to specialize in this area of psychology (e.g., Clinical, Organizational)?
Why do you want to enroll at this university?
With which client groups would you most like to work?
With which client groups would you feel most uncomfortable, such as sex offenders for example.
Knowledge of course and research
How would you describe the role of a psychologist in this area?
Can you describe the implications of your thesis in fourth year?
Which research areas would you like to study for your thesis in this course?
Strengths
Specify some attributes and qualities that will enhance your performance in this course
Specify some attributes and qualities that will enhance your performance in this area of psychology
Specify some life experiences that will enhance your performance in this area of psychology
What have you learned in the past, either in undergraduate or other sources, that are relevant to this course?
What have you learned about yourself during the course or in the past?
Weaknesses and obstacles
Specify some of your weaknesses.
How have you addressed or managed these weaknesses in the past?
How have you managed various difficulties, such as heavy workloads or criticisms, in the past?
Philosophy
Do you feel you can help everyone?
Should you ensure, and perhaps how should you ensure, sufficient distance between yourself and your clients
How do you define success with clients?
How do you define stability in life, at work, or in relationships?
Goals
What role would you like after the course has ended?
What role would you like in 5 or 10 years time?
Case studies
How would you respond if you were asked to act unethically at work or at placement?
How would you respond if a client was experiencing a major crisis?
Can you describe a previous instance in which you helped someone?
Administration and logistics
Would you accept an offer only if you were offered a scholarship?
How will you manage to support yourself financially?
In which other courses have you applied--and how you will decide which course to select?
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