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Welcome to the University College Dublin 4th year BSc Physiotherapy Interview and CV Skills Manual. This is a guide for newly graduated physiotherapists and has been developed in order to fulfil the requirements of the Physiotherapy Practice IV module, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and unique resource for new graduates. Physiopedia was chosen as a means of informing the wider public through a popularly used medium. It aims to build on the previous work of the class of 2011.
Welcome to the University College Dublin 4th year BSc Physiotherapy Interview and CV Skills Manual. This is a guide for newly graduated physiotherapists and has been developed in order to fulfil the requirements of the Physiotherapy Practice IV module, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and unique resource for new graduates. Physiopedia was chosen as a means of informing the wider public through a popularly used medium. It aims to build on the previous work of the class of 2011.


== Project Objectives<br> ==
== Project Objectives ==
 
* This manual aims to provide CV, cover letter and personal statement writing tools to ensure that your first impression is a good one.  
This manual aims to provide CV, cover letter and personal statement writing tools to ensure that your first impression is a good one.  
* Everyone knows interviews are a daunting and nerve-racking experience. This manual provides a step by step preparation template including how to prepare for an interview and how to approach competency based questions.  
 
* In this current climate, physiotherapists are often unsure of their direction. Information is provided on continuing your professional development, volunteering possibilities and several Masters Programmes.  
<br>● Everyone knows interviews are a daunting and nerve-racking experience. This manual provides a step by step preparation template including how to prepare for an interview and how to approach competency based questions.  
 
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●In this current climate, physiotherapists are often unsure of their direction. Information is provided on continuing your professional development, volunteering possibilities and several Masters Programmes.<br><br>


== Module Co-ordinator  ==
== Module Co-ordinator  ==
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Dr. Tara Cusack Dip Physio, M Med Sc., PhD  
Dr. Tara Cusack Dip Physio, M Med Sc., PhD  


== Project&nbsp;Members<br> ==
== Project&nbsp;Members ==


Kim Cusack, Sophie Doyle, Lisa Tobin, Aoife Hyland, David Toomey, Anne Marie Carey, Laura Wilson, David Esterhuizen, David Gow.  
Kim Cusack, Sophie Doyle, Lisa Tobin, Aoife Hyland, David Toomey, Anne Marie Carey, Laura Wilson, David Esterhuizen, David Gow.  


== Project Submission Date<br> ==
== Project Submission Date ==


10/05/2012  
10/05/2012  


== Articles<br> ==
== Articles ==


*[[Where to Start?|Where to Start?]]  
*[[Where to Start?|Where to Start?]]  
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*[[Answering Competeny-Based Interview Questions|How to Answer Competency Questions]]  
*[[Answering Competeny-Based Interview Questions|How to Answer Competency Questions]]  
*[[Continued Professional Development and CPD Points|Continued Professional Development]]  
*[[Continued Professional Development and CPD Points|Continued Professional Development]]  
*[[Volunteering Opportunities|Where to Volunteer?]]
*[[Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Courses|Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Courses]]
*[[Neurology Physiotherapy Courses|Neurology Physiotherapy Courses]]
*[[Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Courses|Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Courses]]
*[[Masters_Opportunities|Thinking of Furthering Your S<u>tudies</u><u>? Master Options</u>]]
*[[Masters_Opportunities|Thinking of Furthering Your S<u>tudies</u><u>? Master Options</u>]]
*[[Preparing a Personal Statement for a Masters Programme|Mastering a Personal Statement for your Masters]]
*[[Preparing a Personal Statement for a Masters Programme|Mastering a Personal Statement for your Masters]]


== Useful Links<br> ==
== Useful Links  ==
 
* www.iscp.ie&nbsp;Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists:
<br>- www.iscp.ie&nbsp;Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists:  
* [http://www.ucd.ie www.ucd.ie]&nbsp;University College Dublin
 
* [http://www.csp.org.uk www.csp.org.uk]&nbsp; Chartered Society of Physiotherapy:&nbsp;
-&nbsp;[http://www.ucd.ie www.ucd.ie]&nbsp;University College Dublin  
* [http://www.emagister.co.uk www.emagister.co.uk] (MAITLAND)
 
* [http://www.iscp.ie/component/jcalpro/view/6019696/91.htm www.iscp.ie/component/jcalpro/view/6019696/91.htm] (WOMEN’S HEALTH)
-&nbsp;[http://www.csp.org.uk www.csp.org.uk]&nbsp; Chartered Society of Physiotherapy:&nbsp;  
* [http://www.naturopathy.ie www.naturopathy.ie] (ACUPUNCTURE)
 
* [http://www.mckenzieinstitute.co.uk www.mckenzieinstitute.co.uk] (McKENZIE)
- [http://www.emagister.co.uk www.emagister.co.uk] (MAITLAND)  
* [http://www.nsca-cc.org www.nsca-cc.org] (STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING)
 
* [http://www.certification.acsm.org www.certification.acsm.org] (ACSM CERTIFICATION)
- [http://www.iscp.ie/component/jcalpro/view/6019696/91.htm www.iscp.ie/component/jcalpro/view/6019696/91.htm] (WOMEN’S HEALTH)  
* [http://www.ausphysio.co www.ausphysio.co] (PILATES)
 
* [http://www.stottpilates.com www.stottpilates.com] (PILATES)
- [http://www.naturopathy.ie www.naturopathy.ie] (ACUPUNTURE)  
* [http://www.unitedphysiocourses.com www.unitedphysiocourses.com] (DRY NEEDLING)
 
* [http://www.best-job-interview.com.index.html www.best-job-interview.com.index.html] (INTERVIEW PREPARATION)
- [http://www.mckenzieinstitute.co.uk www.mckenzieinstitute.co.uk] (McKENZIE)  
* [http://www.mater.ie www.mater.ie]
 
* [http://www.thephysiocompany.ie www.thephysiocompany.ie]
- [http://www.nsca-cc.org www.nsca-cc.org] (STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING)  
* [http://www.alexhough.com www.alexhough.com] (CARDIORESPIRATORY)
 
* [http://www.acprc.ork.uk www.acprc.ork.uk] (CARDIORESPIRATORY)
- [http://www.certification.acsm.org www.certification.acsm.org] (ACSM CERTIFICATION)  
* [http://www.joybridge.ie www.joybridge.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)
 
* [http://www.specialolympics.ie www.specialolympics.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)
- [http://www.ausphysio.co www.ausphysio.co] (PILATES)  
* [http://www.brotherscharity.ie www.brotherscharity.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)
 
* [http://www.volunteer.ie www.volunteer.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)
- [http://www.stottpilates.com www.stottpilates.com] (PILATES)  
* [http://www.irishaid.gov.ie www.irishaid.gov.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)
 
* [http://www.tcd.ie www.tcd.ie] (FURTHER EDUCATION)
- [http://www.unitedphysiocourses.com www.unitedphysiocourses.com] (DRY NEEDLING)  
* [http://www.ul.ie www.ul.ie] (FURTHER EDUCATION)
 
* [http://www.ulster.as.uk www.ulster.as.uk] (FURTHER EDUCATION)
- [http://www.best-job-interview.com.index.html www.best-job-interview.com.index.html] (INTERVIEW PREPARATION)  
* [http://www.mmu.ac.uk www.mmu.ac.uk] (FURTHER EDUCATION)
 
* [http://www.evision.londonmet.ac.uk www.evision.londonmet.ac.uk] (FURTHER EDUCATION)<br><br><br>
- [http://www.mater.ie www.mater.ie]  
 
- [http://www.thephysiocompany.ie www.thephysiocompany.ie]  
 
- [http://www.alexhough.com www.alexhough.com] (CARDIORESPIRATORY)  
 
- [http://www.acprc.ork.uk www.acprc.ork.uk] (CARDIORESPIRATORY)  
 
- [http://www.joybridge.ie www.joybridge.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)  
 
- [http://www.specialolympics.ie www.specialolympics.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)  
 
- [http://www.brotherscharity.ie www.brotherscharity.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)  
 
- [http://www.volunteer.ie www.volunteer.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)  
 
- [http://www.irishaid.gov.ie www.irishaid.gov.ie] (VOLUNTEERING)  
 
- [http://www.tcd.ie www.tcd.ie] (FURTHER EDUCATION)  
 
- [http://www.ul.ie www.ul.ie] (FURTHER EDUCATION)  
 
- [http://www.ulster.as.uk www.ulster.as.uk] (FURTHER EDUCATION)  
 
- [http://www.mmu.ac.uk www.mmu.ac.uk] (FURTHER EDUCATION)  
 
- [http://www.evision.londonmet.ac.uk www.evision.londonmet.ac.uk] (FURTHER EDUCATION)<br><br><br>

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Project Description[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the University College Dublin 4th year BSc Physiotherapy Interview and CV Skills Manual. This is a guide for newly graduated physiotherapists and has been developed in order to fulfil the requirements of the Physiotherapy Practice IV module, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and unique resource for new graduates. Physiopedia was chosen as a means of informing the wider public through a popularly used medium. It aims to build on the previous work of the class of 2011.

Project Objectives[edit | edit source]

  • This manual aims to provide CV, cover letter and personal statement writing tools to ensure that your first impression is a good one.
  • Everyone knows interviews are a daunting and nerve-racking experience. This manual provides a step by step preparation template including how to prepare for an interview and how to approach competency based questions.
  • In this current climate, physiotherapists are often unsure of their direction. Information is provided on continuing your professional development, volunteering possibilities and several Masters Programmes.

Module Co-ordinator[edit | edit source]

Dr. Tara Cusack Dip Physio, M Med Sc., PhD

Project Members[edit | edit source]

Kim Cusack, Sophie Doyle, Lisa Tobin, Aoife Hyland, David Toomey, Anne Marie Carey, Laura Wilson, David Esterhuizen, David Gow.

Project Submission Date[edit | edit source]

10/05/2012

Articles[edit | edit source]

Useful Links[edit | edit source]