• Question: what advice would u give people to get the job u hve

    Asked by james to Neel - Psychiatrist on 28 Jan 2019.
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      Neel Halder answered on 28 Jan 2019:

      I would suggest trying to speak to someone who is doing the job you want to get a better idea of what it entails. If you can then do some working experience with them that is even better and will look good in your CV. But it’s not all about work. Sometimes in job interviews, those who have interesting hobbies or who have skills in other areas stand out. You still need to do sciences at A levels (although some people don’t but have to do an extra year at uni). After medical school you have to choose psychiatry. The Royal College of Psychiatrists on their website have some great advice and help for people at school and students.

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    Psychiatry Ward Team commented on :

    Emma here 🙂 I would add to Neel’s fab answer that sometimes you won’t get in first time and it can take determination and perseverance. I had to resit a few exams too.
    Lots of my friends got into Medicine the second (or third!) time round so if at first you don’t succeed try again! Equally, some will study Medicine as graduates after doing another degree first.