21 Psychologist Interview
Questions & Answers

Regardless of the healthcare organization, medical practice, or NHS Trust you are applying to work for as a psychologist, the following interview tips will make a significant difference to your performance on the day. Read the tips and the answers carefully and then utilize them during your pre-interview preparation.

COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT PSYCHOLOGIST INTERVIEW

Q. How do I prepare for a psychology interview?

The most effective way to prepare for a psychologist interview is to divide your time into three key areas. Number one, prepare answers to all 21 interview questions listed on this page. These are the questions that come up the most during psychology job interviews. Number two, consider carefully why you have chosen their healthcare organization to be a psychologist. Number three, think of situations you have been in where you have worked with patients who have challenging behaviors. These are the type of situations that demonstrate the skills, qualities, and experience you have that proves you can excel in the role

Q. Why do you want to be a psychologist? (How do I answer this common psychology interview question?)

The easiest way to answer this question is to talk about having a passion for helping people through effective psychology practices, wanting to work in a collaborative environment where you are part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, and enjoying the type of work that requires strong researching and analytical skills.

Here is a sample answer to the interview question, want do you want to be a psychologist?

“I want to be a psychologist because I will get to make a significant difference in people’s lives through the work that I carry out. We spend a lot of time at work, and I want to do something that is positive and where I can see the difference my experience and knowledge are making. I want to be a psychologist because I enjoy researching and conducting assessments. As a psychologist, I will need to be at the top of my work every day, and the fact that I will need to keep abreast of any changes to working practices and procedures is something I find appealing. Finally, I want to be a psychologist because I will enjoy working alongside and collaborating with other healthcare professionals who are part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide the right treatment and care for the patients I am working with.”

 Q. What questions should I ask at the end of my psychologist interview?

At the end of your psychologist interview, you will have the opportunity to ask several questions of your own. When the interviewer says to you, do you have any questions for us, be sure to ask smart, relevant questions that demonstrate you genuinely care about the work you do and how you can help their healthcare organization or NHS Trust continue to provide a first-class service to patients. Here are three positive questions to ask in your phycologist interview:

1. What challenges are you currently facing within the psychology department and how can I help you to overcome these?
2. What would you need me to do within the first few weeks of starting work as a psychologist?
3. What’s the working culture like within this healthcare organization/NHS Trust?

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