(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Job Description
Apply principles of psychology to personnel, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to reorganize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
96
|
Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge and to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning. |
95
|
Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs. |
95
|
Identify training and development needs. |
93
|
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. |
91
|
Facilitate organizational development and change. |
91
|
Study organizational effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency, including the nature of workplace supervision and leadership. |
88
|
Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions. |
86
|
Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences. |
85
|
Assess employee performance. |
84
|
Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organizational functioning. |
83
|
Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency. |
79
|
Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, and promotion. |
78
|
Develop and implement employee selection and placement programs. |
72
|
Counsel workers about job and career-related issues. |
52
|
Participate in mediation and dispute resolution. |
22
|
Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
94
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
80
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
80
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
80
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
80
|
Processing Information
|
79
|
Getting Information
|
78
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
78
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
76
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Thinking Creatively
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
70
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
67
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
67
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
67
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
66
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
64
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
64
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
60
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
59
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
59
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
58
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
53
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
52
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
48
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
19
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
10
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
5
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
5
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
3
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
3
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|