Occupation information for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists District Of Columbia

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Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

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Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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  • 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.
  • Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs, as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.
  • Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.
  • Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Conduct presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.
  • Coach senior executives and managers on leadership and performance.
  • Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and providing feedback for selection, placement, or promotion.
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Tools:
  • Desktop computers
  • High capacity removable media drives
  • Liquid crystal display projector
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer based training software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Presentation software
  • Spreadsheet software
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