Description
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.
Interests
- Investigative
- Enterprising
- Social
- Conventional
Work Values
- Working Conditions
- Relationships
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
Tasks
- Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.
- Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.
- Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace 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.
- 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.
Work Activities
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Computer based training software
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Performance TechnologistCertifying Organization
International Society of Performance Improvement
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Examination for Professional Practice in PsychologyCertifying Organization
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Employee Assistance ProfessionalCertifying Organization
International Employee Assistance Professionals Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Ergonomics AssociateCertifying Organization
Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
Type
Core
Certificate name
Management Consultant ProfessionalCertifying Organization
American Academy of Financial Management
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $88,356 |
| Median (50%) | $131,759 |
| High (90%) | $164,428 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $135,536 |
| Mid Level | $130,699 |
| Senior Level | $120,344 |
| Expert Level | $130,510 |
Employability
There are currently 8,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 9,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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