Expert: Jean M Mahan - 10/2/2011

Question
My name is Keith and I want to be a  psychologist or criminologist and I have to interview either one for AVID so if you can may you answer these questions as soon as possible.

1.      How long have you worked in this career?


2.      What other careers/occupations did you work in previously?


3.      Do you primarily work with people, data, things, or ideas?


4.      What do you like most about your career/job?


5.      How did you get started in this line of work?


6.      What personal qualities do you feel are needed to succeed in this line of work?


7.      What type of training is needed for this occupation/career today?


8.      What changes in your career have you seen occur?


9.      What are the most frequently recurring problems with your career?


10.  What type of technology do you use?


11.  What education did you need to have to begin your career?

Answer
I am so sorry but your list of questions is extensive. Someone once helped me with an interview and I would like to pass the favor along to you. Can you tell me just when you need the information? I am now recovering from the second major surgery that I have had in less than two months and very tired. I will try to answer your questions a little at a time as I am able to do.

Question 1; started working in 1979 when I obtained my BA in psych. Had to go to work so the only job I could get was in a Alcohol/Drug facility. I had no real interest in it, but a job is a job. It turned out to be the best learning experience, a very good basis for all the following jobs. There I learned to learn what lies and fiction people make up when they come for help. Every client interviews the Psych with minor problems/questions, a test period, before they disclose their problems, their embarrassments in their lives.