In the past week, I completed my first research interview, which felt
like a monumental step in my ISM journey. Going into the workplace of a
respected clinical psychologist with experience in forensic psychology was
nerve wracking to say the least, but due to my preparations, I felt confident
in my ability to present myself professionally. I had already learned a number
of things about my chosen field through research, but reading articles and
looking up information couldn’t compare to the experience of speaking with someone
who has been where I want to go.
The interview lasted longer than I had initially expected, but I left
with so much more knowledge of my field, and I had answers to questions that I
hadn’t even thought to ask. I look forward to conducting more research
interviews in the coming weeks, because the insight that this first interview
has provided into the field of psychology is truly invaluable.
In class, we worked on setting up our portfolios. These portfolios will
be updated throughout the year to track our progress, until at final
presentation night we have a collection of all the research we’ve conducted,
articles we’ve analyzed, and original work we’ve completed.
