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The OT Journey: from university application to new practitioner, hints and tips from a newly qualified OT Helen Hampson

Objectives By the end of the presentation you should know: • Tips when applying to university • Strategies on using your time at university effectively • How to survive placements and 3 rd year • Advice on getting your first job • Advice on professional development once qualified

About Me • Careers Adviser • Mature student • Author of the blog “The OT Process” • Band 5 rotational OT in hospital NW UK

https://theotprocess.wordpress.com/

Step 1: Applying for University • Shadowing • Open days • Do the research • Showcase your skills • Interview questions • Group tasks/written tasks/values based recruitment

Step 2: At University • What’s your aim? • Volunteering • Extra-curricular opportunities • Jobs • Blogging

Step 3: Surviving Placement • Placement jitters • Being useful • Practise people skills • Go easy on yourself • You will be tired! • Your notebook is your friend

Step 4: Surviving 3 rd Year. • The “ arghhhhh !” moment • Mindfulness • Mind Apples • A compassionate approach • Personal tutor • Enjoy the rest of the ride

• When to apply • Job mentor • Locum work • Mock interviews Step 5: Getting • Keep busy your first job

Step 6: Your first • Elating & job terrifying! • OT bible • One step at a time • Saying yes! • CPD

Key points • Ground work always pays off • Be kind to yourself • Don’t give up • Opportunities get you nearer your goals • Use the support on offer • Keep a notebook

Q & A • Any questions?

Links • Heap Online http://www.heaponline.co.uk/subscriptions.aspx • National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planni ng/jobprofiles/Pages/occupationaltherapist.aspx • NHS Careers http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by- career/allied-health-professions/careers-in-the-allied- health-professions/occupational-therapist/ • UCAS https://www.ucas.com/ • COT http://www.cot.co.uk/become-ot • Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/ • Mindapples http://www.mindapples.org/