Megargee's Guide to Obtaining a Psychology Internship [Paperback]

Edwin Megargee (Author), Edwin I. Megargee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2001 | ISBN-10: 158391319X | ISBN-13: 978-1583913192 | Edition: 4

Megargee's Guide gives students essential information about the internship selection process, including updated material on the computer selection process that was implemented by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). Also included is a discussion of new standardized set of application forms that have been adopted by most internship sites; the disparities between internship supply and demand; and the rules governing internship selection. It also provides practical information such as a four-step process for preparing a resume and tips for preparing for interviews.

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 4 edition (September 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158391319X
• ISBN-13: 978-1583913192
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One Weapon in the War to Obtain A Quality Internship, February 24, 1999

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Brandon R. Olive ([e-mail]) (Oxford, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Megargee's Guide To Obtaining a Psychology Internship (Paperback)

Though no text can address every nuance of applying for and obtaining a quality psychology internship, this book is a great attempt to offer as much information as possible in a small amount of space. Covering many issues which need to be addressed FAR in advance of actually making formal applications, students both months and years away from diving into the chaotic internship search can benefit from reading Megargee's suggestions. Megargee discusses preliminary factors such as what internship sites view as important in the selection process, as well as how to organize materials (including the vita) and conduct oneself during face-to-face interviews. While some information is "common sense" or redundant, especially for individuals who have traveled frequently or know how to manage airline hassles and minor travel disasters inherent to visiting multiple cities in a short amount of time, most of the material in this book is helpful advice and should at least be reviewed by ANY graduate student undertaking the internship application process. Related texts are available, but Megargee does a particularly good job outlining the chronology and ways to cope with the paperwork nightmare better than others I have seen. A definite personal recommendation, and if you find yourself overly prepared (impossible, right?), so much the better :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my honest opinion, September 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Megargee's Guide To Obtaining a Psychology Internship (Paperback)

In the past year I have successfully completed a great internship at Vanderbilt! Anyone who has been through the process of applying and interviewing for an internship knows how challenging it can be. Dr. Megargee's book was extremely helpful to me in this process. Among other things it helped me prepare a good CV! The chapter on possible interview questions was great as far as gathering my thoughts and preparing for the many interviews I had. I highly recommend this book to those preparing for internship. It will be money well spent!

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This process is about getting gouged!, November 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Megargee's Guide To Obtaining a Psychology Internship (Paperback)

Anyone going through the process of getting an internship placement knows that one gets gouged financially. Too bad that Dr. Megargee has to join in. The really useful information in this book could be condensed into a small booklet. Instead, the authors (and likely the publisher) have added tons of "fluff" (common sense information) to make this a "book" for which they can charge full price. I reluctantly recommend this book for the 10 or so pages that ARE helpful.