Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 151: Top Application Form Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent is joined by Dr. Claire Pitt to explore common mistakes found in assistant psychologist application forms and how to fix them. Together, they dive deep into what makes a standout application, from highlighting your clinical and research experience to ensuring your application aligns with the job specification. They also discuss the importance of supervision, reflection, and avoiding pitfalls like copy-paste applications. Whether you're applying for your first assistant psychologist role or looking to refine your application, this episode offers invaluable guidance to help you secure those all-important interviews. Key Takeaways: Avoiding common mistakes when applying for assistant psychologist roles.The importance of tailoring your application to the specific service.How to effectively reflect on clinical and research experience in applications.How to address gaps and use supervision to support your growth. Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Episode01:24 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Claire Pitt02:12 - Common Mistakes in Assistant Psychologist Applications04:50 - The Importance of Tailoring Applications to the Role07:08 - Placement Years and Their Limitations08:56 - Copy-Paste Applications and Why They Don’t Work10:07 - The Role of Supervision and Reflection in Applications12:25 - Tailoring Applications for Specific Services14:10 - Addressing the Ethical Concerns in Exaggerated Experience16:20 - Clinical Experience Reflection and Learning Gaps18:35 - Research Experience and Its Application to the Role21:00 - The Use of Subheadings in Applications for Clarity24:31 - Common Errors in Job History and Gaps28:03 - Ensuring Competence and Safety in Your Claims31:19 - Proper Use of Language in Describing Clients and Disorders36:12 - The Time and Effort Behind the Shortlisting Process39:21 - Final Thoughts: Resilience and Ethical Application Writing Links: 📱 Connect with Dr Claire Pitt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-pitt-bb920354/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses 🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring...