Position: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Company: Forte Group
Category: Other
Experience required: 3y
English level: intermediate

The workplace must operate smoothly and efficiently in order to foster success. In businesses where employees are happy and healthy, quality of life is a priority and the organizational infrastructure is strong. Conflicts, when they arise, receive swift and effective resolution.

Industrial-organizational psychologists can help with all of these tasks and more. If you like the idea of applying the study of human behavior to the workplace, this could be the field where you thrive—while helping others to do the same.

**What does an organizational psychologist do?**
Industrial-organizational psychologists use psychological principles and research methods to solve problems in the workplace and improve the quality of life. They study workplace productivity and management and employee working styles. They get a feel for the morale and personality of a company or organization. And they collaborate with management to help plan policies, carry out screenings and training sessions, and develop a plan.

**On the job, industrial-organizational psychologists:**
● Apply psychological research to the workplace
● Work within human resources offices
● Help businesses hire more qualified employees
● Help train and motivate the workforce
● Assess job performance
● Increase business efficiency
● Improve organizational structure
● Improve the quality of life for employers and employees
● Ease transitions such as corporate mergers
● Study consumer behavior
● Work as a consultant

**Psychologist Qualifications/Skills:**
● Knowledge of psychological theory and practice
● Superior communication skills
● Research skills
● Interest in how people think and process information
● Ability to empathize with a wide range of people
● Listening skills
● Capacity for handling stressful and possible volatile situations

**Education and Experience Requirements:**
● Undergraduate degree in psychology
● Graduate degree (masters or doctorate) often required or favored by employers
● State licensure often required
● Certification available in various areas of specialization
● Additional requirements may apply, depending on the specialty

**Will be an advantage:**
● Experience in the IT industry