How do they match: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

  • Sales Effectiveness Director

  • 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 new business by contacting potential clients, making sales presentations, and writing proposals.
  • 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.
  • Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.
  • Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others.

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
  • Develop educational programs.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.