Do you find the human mind fascinating, and are you interested in how it works in jobs? If you've ever thought about combining your love for psychology with how people work in companies, then the field of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology could be a great choice for you. Let's explore why students who want to study psychology should consider I-O psychology and discover a world full of opportunities where the mind and the workplace come together to create exciting discoveries and make a big difference.
Industrial-organizational psychology, or I-O psychology, is all about using psychology to make work better. It helps companies be more efficient and also looks after the health and happiness of employees at their jobs. Industrial-organizational psychologists perform a wide variety of tasks. They look at how workers feel and act, help companies, and teach leaders. They want to understand how people behave at work, and their knowledge can be used in different types of jobs.
Think of Industrial-Organizational Psychology as having two main parts: industrial psychology and organizational psychology.
How do you differentiate between the two?
The industrial part of industrial-organizational psychology is figuring out the best way to connect people with the right jobs. This aspect of I-O psychology is also known as personnel psychology.
In the realm of I-O psychology, the organizational part is all about studying how organizations shape how people act. Things like how a company is set up, the way people interact, how managers lead, and what roles are expected can all impact how individuals behave within an organization.
1. I/O psychologists use their scientific research in various work settings, including industries like manufacturing, businesses, labor unions, and healthcare facilities. Their research covers a wide range of topics, from testing and evaluating job applicants and employees to developing leaders, managing staff, building teams, handling pay, ensuring workplace safety, promoting diversity, and supporting work-life balance.
2. Some I/O psychologists also work in research or teach at colleges and universities. They're trained to be instructors, discussion leaders, evaluators, mentors, and advisors. I/O psychologists might also work within a company's human resources department, or they could serve as independent advisors brought in to solve specific issues for an organization.
In 2012, the biggest area where I/O psychologists worked — and where they got paid the most — was in management, scientific, and technical consulting services. After that, it was the state government. They also worked in scientific and development services, at healthcare offices, and in schools and colleges.
To become an I/O psychologist, you usually start with a bachelor's degree in psychology. While some people find work with just a bachelor's degree, it's not very common. Most people who want to be I/O psychologists go on to get more education, though they might take a break to work and get some real-life experience.
If you have a master's degree in I/O psychology, you can often find an entry-level job to kickstart your career. But if you have a doctoral degree, you'll have even more job options in this field.
Let’s talk numbers!
The salary of an I/O psychologist depends on how much experience they have and who they work for.
According to the statistics of 2012, the starting salary for someone with a master's degree in I/O psychology was about 10,00,000 PA, while those with a doctoral degree started at around 15,00,000. University professors made about 12,00,000 PA, and people working in companies earned around 6,00,000.
On average, I/O psychologists made about 6,00,000 PA. The highest-paid ones could make 20,00,000 or even more annually.
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Learners will receive the Certificate of Specialisation and Letter of Recommendation which will get you recognized as a certified I-O Counsellor/practitioner for roles like HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Organizational Development Specialist, Training and Development Manager, and Research Analyst in I-O Psychology, and Workplace Wellness Coordinator.
On successful completion of our programs, the learners will be eligible to become IAOTH Student Members which authorize them to practice as a counsellor and Therapist worldwide according to the IAOTH standards and best practices.
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