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PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Careers In Occupational Psychology
Mark HollowayChartered Occupational PsychologistDecember 2008
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Is Occupational Psychology?
• Attempts to explain, predict and make improvements to how people experience the workplace in three main ways:
•Their well-being•Their work behaviour•Their attitudes towards work
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists:
Helping Organisations to Change
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists:
Working with Technology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists:
Managing Performance and Careers
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists:
Getting the Right People and Getting the People Right
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Issues In Selection & Assessment
• Are selection decisions rational?• Uncritical acceptance of testing• Are individual differences stable?• Methodological problems• Selection as a social construction• Mutual dishonesty• A new stakeholder
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Rational Decisions?
• Good enough decision making• Good enough on both sides• Decisions made by groups• Bias and distortion
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Uncritical About Tests
• Do tests measure what they purport to?
• Is self report contaminated?• Can we measure internal
processes?
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Individual Differences
• Stability across time• The past predicting the future• Success in different contexts
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Methodology Problems
• Tests developed on students• What happens to rejects?• Lack of critical review by
organisations• Slow to address adverse impact
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
A Social Construct?
• One best way?• Selection defines potential on its
own terms• Selection as an organisational
manifestation
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Mutual Dishonesty
• Contamination from both sides• Putting your best foot forward• How to be good at selection
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
A New Stakeholder
• Power with the organisation• Power with the organisation and
applicant• Test publishers as new
stakeholders
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Training In Occupational Psychology
• 1 year full time/2 years part time• Cost £6000• 20 UK Universities/c600 students• Do you need to be a psychologist?
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Qualifications Do You Need?
• BSc in Psychology (GBR)• BA or BSc in associated disciplines
and some work experience• Related professional qualification
(such as CIPD)
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Experience Will Help?
• Almost anything in a work setting– Management experience– Human resources
• Use of psychometric tests• Selection and recruitment
– Consultancy
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Qualities Do You Need?
• Skills common to most graduates include:
•Literacy•Numeracy•Computer literacy•Information finding skills•Research skills •Measurement skills
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Qualities Do You Need?
• I believe that psychology graduates have an additional range of skills that they may be less aware of. These include:
Scepticism
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Qualities Do You Need?
• I believe that psychology graduates have an additional range of skills that they may be less aware of. These include:
Interpersonal Awareness
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Qualities Do You Need?
• I believe that psychology graduates have an additional range of skills that they may be less aware of. These include:
Pragmatism
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Who Will Employ You ?
• Self-Employed • Public Sector
– Central & Local Government– NHS
• Private Sector– Consultancy Practices– HR & OD Functions
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
What Work Will You Do?
• Training & Coaching• Ergonomics Design/Error Evaluations• Selection & Recruitment
– Psychometric Testing– Assessment Centres
• Change Management– Cultural Change– Staff Evaluations
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
How Much Can You Earn ?
• Public Organisations– Graduate Psychologists (£17-£22,000)– Higher Psychologists (£19-£26,000)– Senior Psychologists (£25-£50,000)
• Private Organisations– £18- £25k : first job– £25-35: second job – £65K-£85k for experienced consultants– £100k + for partners & directors
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Where To From Here?
• Thanks for listening• Finding out more• Taking your interest further
PSYCHOLOGYSCHOOL OF
University of East London, School of Psychology,Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
Where To From Here?
• Marika Hooke: Admissions Officer (AE.3.01)• 020 8223 4609• [email protected]
• Jonathan Passmore: Admissions Tutor (AE.3.22)
• 07736 017463• [email protected]
• Mark Holloway: Programme Director (AE.3.21)• 020 8223 4178• [email protected]
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