In line with our three-point motto, we provide career and health resources to enable you to be proactive, take charge of your career, and look after your health. We also provide useful resources for provisional psychologists. Rachel Abramson, a psychologist specialising in career counselling and hypnotherapy, regularly adds new resources to this space. So be sure to return to this page every three to six months and see what's new.

Be Proactive and Take Charge of Your Career:

• Getting Your First Job Securing that first job can be daunting. It can be hard to get that relevant experience when you have just left school or university --- without getting that first job. Qualifications alone are no longer enough to get your first job. By working through the following four career questions, you can overcome the problem of 'no experience' and find yourself well on the way to getting your first job... This article can also be accessed by typing http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/getting that first job.htm
• Returning to Work Returning to work can be daunting. Queries about employment gaps can be uncomfortable to answer, especially if those gaps are due to retrenchment, home duties or extended travel. By working your way through the following career tips, you will have the strategies to address any questions about 'employment gaps' and be well on the way to finding your next position... This article can also be accessed by typing http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/returning to work.htm
• What to Do When You Get to the Interview Job seekers often go to job interviews with mixed feelings. On the one hand, they are delighted they have an interview. On the other hand, they may worry about what to say or do. This article provides career tips on how to best present yourself before, during and after the interview... This article can also be accessed by typing http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/getting presenting self at interview.htm
• "Successful Job Interviews", CQ 4(3), 1999 It has often been said, it is not the best person who gets the job, but he/she who presents the best. But, how do you ensure that you present the best? According to Michelle Tullier in The Unofficial Guide to Acing the Interview, prospective employers are looking for answers to three basic questions... This link can also be accessed by entering http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/cq4_3.pdf in the address line of your web browser.
• Calendar of Events This calendar provides the current year's seminar and program dates at RACHEL ABRAMSON & ASSOCIATES. Please note that the time to download this file will depend on the speed of your connection. You can also access this link by typing: http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/calendar.pdf

• Information Sheet on Medicare From the 1st November, 2006, Medicare rebates apply for consultations with a psychologist. You can claim up to twelve consultations per calendar year. In order to claim your rebates, you will need to be referred by your GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist. Your GP or paediatrician will also need to provide a mental health care plan at the time of referral. Medicare rebates will apply for a range of therapeutic purposes, including... This article can also be accessed by typing http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/Rachel_Abramson_information_sheet_on_Medicare.htm
• "Breaking Bad Habits", HQ 6(2), 2001. Bad habits are often formed when one activity becomes associated with another. Often, we are not even aware of the associations being made until they are well-ingrained. That's when we start hearing ourselves say "I wish I didn't do that!" Focusing on the unwanted, habitual behaviour, means that we are destined to repeat it... This link can also be accessed by entering http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/hq6_2.pdf at the address line of your web browser.
• Balancing Life and Work Questionnaire This is an exploratory questionnaire designed to identify how effectively you are balancing life and work over time. It can be used to identify satisfying and dissatisfying areas of life. It can also be used to examine trends and provide a fuel for doing something about sources of dissatisfaction. The instrument is best completed six-monthly so that you can identify trends over time. If you have any queries or concern about your questionnaire results, or simply wish to discuss your profile with us, feel free to contact us for an appointment. Please note that the time to download this file will depend on the speed of your connection. You can also access this link by typing: http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/BLWQ.pdf
• Commonly Asked Questions on Hypnosis People tend to use hypnosis when all else has failed. This brochure addresses some commonly asked questions such as "what is hypnosis?", "what does it feel like?", "how will I know if I have been hypnotized?", "can I be hypnotized without my consent?", "can I be made to do things against my will?", "can I get stuck in hypnosis forever?", "why use hypnosis? ... Please note that the time to download this file will depend on the speed of your connection. You can also access this link by typing: http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/abouthyp.pdf

• FAQ's for Supervision Students in Psychology This FAQ is a useful resource for provisional psychologists ready for professional supervision. Please note that the time to download this file will depend on the speed of your connection. You can also access this link by typing: http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/supervision_faq.pdf
• More FAQ's for Supervision Students in Psychology This FAQ is a useful resource for provisional psychologists ready for professional supervision in 2006 onwards. Please note that the time to download this file will depend on the speed of your connection. You can also access this link by typing: http://www.rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au/supervision_faq2.pdf

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P O Box 300, Caulfield South, Vic., Australia, 3162.
Phone/Fax: 61 3 9578 9077.    Mobile: 0418 149 506.
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