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.

  • Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.
  • Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.
  • Train clients to administer human resources functions, including testing, selection, and performance management.

  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
  • Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.