Poland: Advice on Preparing for a First Psychologist Visit and Job Interview

Guidance for Polish readers outlines how to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes when attending a first session with a psychologist. It recommends reflecting on the reasons for seeking help, taking brief notes on concerns, selecting the appropriate professional—distinguishing between psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists—and bringing those notes to the appointment while adopting a calm mindset.

A separate set of tips addresses the common interview question “Tell me about yourself.” Career coach Asia Radomska advises using a Present‑Past‑Future structure: describe the current role and key skills, summarize relevant past experience, and explain how those abilities will benefit the prospective employer. She warns against vague statements and generic claims, and notes that interviewers may pose trick questions such as whether a candidate has ever stolen a pen.