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.
Overview of Maziwa Zaidi theory of change approach
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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