Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Did You Know:
- About 34 percent of psychologists are self-employed, mainly as private practitioners and independent consultants.
- Employment growth will vary by specialty; for example, clinical, counseling and school psychologists will have 11 percent growth; industrial-organizational psychologists, 26 percent growth and 14 percent growth is expected for all other psychologists.
- Acceptance to graduate psychology programs is highly competitive.
- Job opportunities should be the best for those with a doctoral degree in a subfield, such as health; those with a master's degree will have good prospects in industrial-organization; bachelor's degree holders will have limited prospects.
Industry Areas
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- State Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Develop and implement employee selection and placement programs.
- Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.
- Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, and promotion.
Overall Kind of Work
Psychologists study mental processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting and recording how people and other animals relate to one another and the environment. To do this, psychologists o...
Work Environment
Military
Psychologists usually work in offices, hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities on land and aboard ships.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
6 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists in the military
Service Branches
Psychologists work in the following services:
Type of Work
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Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
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Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
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