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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

  • Human Services

Tasks

What tasks do Industrial-Organizational Psychologists perform?

  • Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.

  • Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.

  • Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.

  • Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.


Knowledge

What do Industrial-Organizational Psychologists need to know?

  • Personnel and Human Resources

    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

  • Psychology

    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Industrial-Organizational Psychologists need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.



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