Tweet
Alright people.
Im studying for my psychology degree at the moment and I also work a part time job (22 hours a week) in an outdoor clothing shop. Im probably one of the few people on my course who actually wants to work in the field of psychology in the future and isnt just doing this degree for the fun of it.
I applied for a placement (March - November) at my university as although my grades wont be as good as other peoples, Im hoping to gain lots of crucial work experience in this area to put me in a good position with a view to working.
I never heard back from the researcher so I emailed and asked if my application forms had been received. She emailed back and said I had got down to the final three, two of which had more experience. So the plan was to interview those two, and if they fucked up, get me in as a reserve. They interviewed the first guy and just went with him.
She said the reason I wasnt interviewed was because of my lack of research experience and interview experience.
How the fuck am I supposed to get research and interview experience if I keep getting shot down like this? This isnt the first time its happened.
Im pissed off and disappointed now so this is probably all heat of the moment, and although the researcher actually said she was impressed with my application etc, all Im thinking about is the fucking fact that theyve turned me down.
I know its not the end of the world and that its not even like I need this job for the money (although it would mean I could get out of debt). But it would have been amazing and would have given me crucial experience.
[img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]
James
Im studying for my psychology degree at the moment and I also work a part time job (22 hours a week) in an outdoor clothing shop. Im probably one of the few people on my course who actually wants to work in the field of psychology in the future and isnt just doing this degree for the fun of it.
I applied for a placement (March - November) at my university as although my grades wont be as good as other peoples, Im hoping to gain lots of crucial work experience in this area to put me in a good position with a view to working.
I never heard back from the researcher so I emailed and asked if my application forms had been received. She emailed back and said I had got down to the final three, two of which had more experience. So the plan was to interview those two, and if they fucked up, get me in as a reserve. They interviewed the first guy and just went with him.
She said the reason I wasnt interviewed was because of my lack of research experience and interview experience.
How the fuck am I supposed to get research and interview experience if I keep getting shot down like this? This isnt the first time its happened.
Im pissed off and disappointed now so this is probably all heat of the moment, and although the researcher actually said she was impressed with my application etc, all Im thinking about is the fucking fact that theyve turned me down.
I know its not the end of the world and that its not even like I need this job for the money (although it would mean I could get out of debt). But it would have been amazing and would have given me crucial experience.
[img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]
James
Comment