Sean job net_presentation
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The document summarizes a study that analyzed job postings on JobNet, the job placement board for industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists, to explore current trends in the I-O psychology field. The study aimed to identify the characteristics and experiences commonly sought in job candidates, as reflected in JobNet postings. Some major themes that emerged included employers seeking candidates with bachelor's degrees and preference for masters degrees, at least five years of experience, and experience in senior or management positions. Common categories of sought skills and experiences included business consultation, general business competence, and organizational development.
Sean job net_presentation
- 1. Current trends in I-o Psychology A Qualitative Analysis of JobNet 2013 SIOP Annual Conference Interactive Poster Session Miguel De Hoyos, M.S. Lulu Murillo, M.S. Sean Topham, M.S.
- 2. What is JobNet • The SIOP electronic job placement board for I-O psychologists • JobNet is not industry specific and services a cross-section of I-O related employment opportunities Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the current trends in the practice of I-O psychology as reflected in the job postings and placement service offered to SIOP members through SIOP Background
- 3. • The data provided a feedback loop driving the advancement of the scientist- practitioner model • The data analyzed provided a snapshot of industry reaction to the dynamic social/political environment and advancing technologies in the form of the value-added requests on I-O psychologists • The data collected informs the direction of the field during a time of change • The analysis of current trends helps to identify the needs for educating future generations of I-O psychologists Value of Study
- 4. Research Questions What are the characteristics sought after in I-O job candidates? What are the experiences being sought in JobNet Postings?
- 9. Some major Themes Characteristics • Bachelors degree/Masters a plus • Five years or more of experience • Experience in senior or management positions Categories • Business Consultation Skills: n=122 • General business competence: n=116 • Organizational Development: n=122
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Editor's Notes
- #9: Table of emergent themes from most to least frequency.