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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.

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25 tasks23 core, 2 supplemental
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Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
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19-3032.00SOC 2018: 19-3032

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  1. Task 1. Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.Core taskTask 20230Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  2. Task 2. Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.Core taskTask 7560Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  3. Task 3. Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.Core taskTask 7572Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  4. Task 4. Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.Core taskTask 7568Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  5. Task 5. 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.Core taskTask 7562Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  6. Task 6. Facilitate organizational development and change.Core taskTask 7571Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  7. Task 7. Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.Core taskTask 7561Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  8. Task 8. Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.Core taskTask 7564Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  9. Task 9. Conduct presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.Core taskTask 20222Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  10. Task 10. Coach senior executives and managers on leadership and performance.Core taskTask 20229Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
  11. Task 11. Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and providing feedback for selection, placement, or promotion.Core taskTask 20225Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  12. Task 12. Train clients to administer human resources functions, including testing, selection, and performance management.Core taskTask 20228Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  13. Task 13. Assess employee performance.Core taskTask 7569Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  14. Task 14. Identify training and development needs.Core taskTask 7565Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  15. Task 15. Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.Core taskTask 7567Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  16. Task 16. Study organizational effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency, including the nature of workplace supervision and leadership.Core taskTask 7570Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
  17. Task 17. Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.Core taskTask 20223Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  18. Task 18. Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.Core taskTask 7566Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  19. Task 19. Develop new business by contacting potential clients, making sales presentations, and writing proposals.Core taskTask 20227Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  20. Task 20. Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.Core taskTask 7563Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  21. Task 21. Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others.Core taskTask 20226Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  22. Task 22. Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.Core taskTask 20224Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
  23. Task 23. Counsel workers about job and career-related issues.Core taskTask 7573Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  24. Task 24. Participate in mediation and dispute resolution.Supplemental taskTask 7575Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
  25. Task 25. Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.Supplemental taskTask 7574Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023

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  2. Classification
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