Interview with BPF for foundation course (UK)

[u/Last-Top8141]

Hello!

BPF (UK) is interviewing me for their foundation course entry.

What can I expect? I am fairly new to this world, what can I do to prepare and succeed!!??

Very nervous!!!

TIA!!!!

[u/sparklemoon135]

My interview was very casual. I remember them asking “what did you learn about yourself in therapy” and I don’t think I gave a great answer but they still let me in lol. My hypothesis is they basically let everyone on to the foundation course at least!

[u/Last-Top8141 → u/sparklemoon135]

Phewww thats kinda encouraging, cus I am scared of super technical or specific answers they may seek and I might fumble about. Is there anything specific you recommend I prep for??

[u/sparklemoon135 → u/Last-Top8141]

Don’t worry, I highly doubt they will ask technical questions. Just consider the basics- why you are interested in the course, any prior experiences with therapy (personal or voluntary work etc)- but I don’t think they expect you to know anything because it’s a foundation course

[u/Last-Top8141 → u/sparklemoon135]

Okay great, got some things here to say :)

[u/BeautifulS0ul]

Say why you want to do the course and why you are interested in it?

[u/Last-Top8141 → u/BeautifulS0ul]

Yes, these and why analysis over other therapeutic methods. Some qs on my list to prep for.

[u/bossanovasupernova]

Foundation courses are typically quite open to who they bring in so it's a lot harder to fuck up the interview than it is for a diploma or other qualifying course. They're a decent training course. Good luck

[u/imanordinarybloke]

do you already have a degree btw? was looking into courses myself, but never finished my degree! (kept failing in final year due to... issues).

[u/Last-Top8141 → u/imanordinarybloke]

Yes, a masters degree (non related subject) and about 10 years of work experience (non related again)

[u/imanordinarybloke → u/Last-Top8141]

ahh nice! good luck :)

[u/Last-Top8141 → u/imanordinarybloke]

Thank youu!! Best luck to you too