S1 E7: Building a strong Psychology CV

In this episode, Mary discusses how to build a psychology CVover time, focusing on various roles that provide relevant experience for aspiring counselling psychologists. She emphasizes the importance of clinical experience, reflexivity, and the skills gained from different positions, including support worker, occupational therapy assistant, assistantpsychologist, and IAPT roles. The conversation highlights the competitive nature of these roles and the value of unpaid charity work and research assistant positions in enhancing one's CV.Chapters 00:00 Building a Psychology CV: An Introduction02:38 Understanding Clinical Experience Requirements05:18 The Role of Support Workers in Psychology10:15 Occupational Therapy Assistant: A Valuable Experience15:54 The Competitive Landscape of Assistant PsychologistRoles20:27 IAPT Roles: Bridging Theory and Practice24:31 Enhancing Experience with Charity Roles28:09 The Importance of Research Assistant Roles31:25 Reflexivity: The Golden Thread in Building Your CV