Blog 6: Second Interview Preparation

The purpose of the second interview is to justify your mentor as an expert in the field. Thus, you will be asking them at least 5 questions about their background and/or the background of the organization or company where they work.
 

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?

• My mentor is Sarah Eastwood. She is a school psychologist who works at I-Poly.

2.  What five questions will you ask them about their background?

• What is your definition of Psychology?
• Is there a difference between Psychology and therapy?
• Why do people’s emotions affect their personality?
• How do you feel when someone shares their story with you? Especially when their story is troubling or disturbing?
• How would you handle how they feel?
• What were your experiences and expectations of being a psychologist?
• Who else do you recommend I should see in for this field?
• Are there any books you recommend me to read in this field?