Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
O*NET-SOC 19-3032.00 · interest code IES
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Investigative — figuring things out — research, analysis, diagnosis, theory — then Enterprising and Social.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation — usually a graduate or professional degree.