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Hi
This this supporting letter as part of an application form. If you have any grammar/ spelling suggestions, please let me know. Any other comments are welcome

XXX has been awarded the maximum of three stars by the XXX Commission for 2004/2005. In particular, its clinical services are highly rated. I would therefore be honoured to work for XXX, which would bring me closer to my goal of a career in clinical psychology.

I have just graduated with a First Class Honours BSc Psychology degree from the University of XXX (and thus am eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society, BPS) and I believe that this together with my work experience has equipped me with valuable skills and abilities relevant to the role of assistant psychologist. In particular, I would like to highlight the following aspects of this experience.

• Experience of working with databases
• AND Experience of data collection
I have throughout my degree had experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection in particular using SPSS. While working as a market researcher I gained professional experience in working with databases. I worked for various research agencies such as XXX and XXX. In this role I conducted telephone interviews with the XX public and coded the response in CATI (a frequently used computer system for Market research). In this role I developed an accurate and efficient approach to data-collection. During my time as an office assistant for XXX I was in charge of updating their large candidate database. Moreover, when working as a Member Liaison Officer of the XXX I managed the national list of XX university student reps, which required frequent updating and active recruitment of new reps.

• Knowledge of research methods
Throughout my degree I have gained knowledge about quantitative and qualitative research methods through the modules Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods and my final dissertation. In these modules I carried out different types of research project including controlled experiments, observational studies and surveys. I also developed my ability to perform literature searches, summarise results in a clear and coherent manner and produce research reports. My skills were regularly assessed and resulted in a First (74%) in Advanced Research Methods. I also gained extensive experience in qualitative research during my dissertation where I investigated the experience of white middle class fathers in intact families.

• Basic knowledge of statistical packages (e.g. SPSS)
• AND experience with statistical analysis
Throughout my academic studies I used the statistical package SPSS for Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), multiple regression and tests of association (Chi-square, Pearson’s R, Spearman’s Rho). I also used it for t-tests such as single sample, independent and paired t-tests. My ability to use SPSS and conduct statistical analysis was also assessed in Advanced Research Methods and as outlined above I gained an excellent mark in this module. I have a thorough understanding of the analysis due to my strong mathematical background having studied the “Mathematical Line” at “Gymnasium” (upper-secondary school in XX).