How do they match: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

  • 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.

  • Counsel workers about job and career-related issues.
  • Assess employee performance.
  • 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.
  • Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.

  • Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.