How do they match: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

  • Human Resources Consultant
  • Human Resources Organizational Development Consultant
  • Human Resources Psychologist
  • Learning and OD Director
  • Learning and OD Manager
  • Learning and OD Specialist
  • Learning and Organizational Development Director
  • Learning and Organizational Development Manager
  • Learning and Organizational Development Specialist
  • OD and Learning Director
  • OD and Training Specialist
  • Organizational Development and Learning Director
  • Organizational Development and Training Specialist
  • Research Scientist

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.
  • Train clients to administer human resources functions, including testing, selection, and performance management.
  • Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others.

  • Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
  • Develop educational programs.
  • Develop methods of social or economic research.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.