What is Industrial Organizational Psychology?

[@AadarshMishra47]

It was a savage line where you mentioned you started as animal psychologist and then shifted to human industrial psychology to make America better

[@estherselvarani88]

I laughed at it so hard😂

[@rjevonprice]

Thank you for this video. I just started my graduate degree program in IO Psych, and have been having a hard time continuously explaining my major and future career. Very eloquently explained and easy to interpret for my in laws and family. Thank you!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Jevon - Thanks for the nice comment. Because so many people liked the I/O one, I made another about a career in people analytics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS2i2SOn56VbtU . Good luck in your program!

[@leonardquayeteyquaynor7317]

Which programme did you offer in your first degree.

[@anas.3639]

I'm hoping to be able to decide which area to study after completing my BA. Thank you for explaining I-O it helped me a lot

[@malikakhan845]

Ana S. let me also know lol

[@JC_Hope]

Thanks for making this video! Very clear, intriguing, and down-to-Earth. I’m returning to school and I’m considering I/O psychology as my new major

[@adamneeds4530]

I studied organizational psychology. I really enjoyed studying system's thinking.

[@ryanweaver962]

If you broaden the concept of organizational psychology into organizations, even if not in the workplace.... there exists an overlay of information which helps dive back into the workplace with better depth and breadth of understandings. Granted, workplace and consulting tends to bring in the actual contracting and revenue... it is also how and where the differential between EAP and employee benefits and those of the rest of the family or community group. These things matter... Further, there are many many various groups of people and/or factions (for lack of a better word) embedded within any organizations. The process of working together and community culture and also bringing the distinct ability and needs of disagreement in productive fashion is vital to the health of any organization. This is the large scale reality and wealth of Value of diversity in all its forms.

[@ambermeyer9655]

I love this video. I'm currently a student changing to my major from psychology to focus more in Industrial psychology

[@HeatherWhiteman]

That's awesome. Welcome to the wonderful world of I/O!

[@ellie7655]

In my country, if you graduated in psychology, you can work in three settings: Education, Clinical and Industrial/Organizational as a HR. Most companies like to hire psych graduates.

[@alexdiaz1492]

Which country is this?

[@ellie7655]

@@alexdiaz1492 Philippines

[@whildcarrot516]

Thanks very much. I have been researching this program for a couple of months, which remained vague, but your video helped a great deal and put it in a different and clearer perspective. I did a bit of organizational structure and design and I really like it, So your video really help with my decision process.

[@alohaXamanda]

I'm going to be starting an IO grad program this summer and I'm exploring thesis topics, this video is very helpful!

[@oscarmonroy6337]

I started as a psychology major, then I transitioned to Business Management. Today, I am researching industrial psychology.

[@LoraBishop]

love your page heather! i’m applying for i-o phd programs this fall and am so excited. your videos cover a lot of interesting sub topics!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Congratulations Lora and welcome to the I/O psychology community! I'd love to hear where you end up going.

[@dididididididididdidi]

Did you get your degree?

[@LoraBishop]

@@dididididididididdidii’m actually a 4th year PhD student now!

[@kiens_]

Very informative. I’m currently studying BS Psychology as a 2nd year.

[@kitanarichards110]

Your video was very helpful ! I have an associates degree in business administration and I was working towards my bachelors in psychology with a concentration in child and adolescent development, but it just wasn’t looking practical anymore for my career goals....but now I’m looking to switch back to business administration with a concentration in industrial organizational psychology, so I’m doing some research. Thank you for explaining this field of study!😊

[@ash.vi.]

I have similar interests Kitana! Are you majoring in business & minoring in psychology? Or what degrees are you pursing for each subject?

[@alrightythen759]

Great presentation.

[@truthspeaksgroup1569]

Love your video. I am currently a IO PhD student

[@dr.strangelove9815]

@@bill_the_butcher I'm an I O Psychology PhD student, and have had doubts about where I'm heading after, and during, the program. One massive hurdle is knowing how to market what you do to others, most (even CEOs) don't have a clue what i o psychology is and assume it's just HR. Then in some states, although i o psychology is not clinical psychology, you many not be able to call yourself an "I O Psychologist", even with a PhD, without basically being a clinical psychologist with an internship, which is nonsense in my opinion. I like the field, it offers a lot of opportunity for creativity and a bit of mathematics for those who like statistics, but, in my opinion, it is incredibility difficult to get work, unless you are from some networked school. Connections apparently are >>>> what you know. Really sad, but that's life. Of course, I'm not dissuading anyone for attempting to get into a PhD program, but it is very, very, hard.

[@estherselvarani88]

@@dr.strangelove9815 hey, I'm doing my 2nd year BA in psychology currently. I'm still very very confused as to how industrial psychology works, what is the required education for it and what exactly do people do as an industrial psychologist and where and what work would be assigned to the person, etc. Could you please try explaining these things to me in detail if you don't mind, please?

[@AadarshMishra47]

Thank you for making the video. The video really helped me to understand the basic and overall knowledge about industrial psychology and its applications.

[@randyludwig2832]

Nice video!

[@j0425]

Which of the following is an example of a good objective? Select one: a. Achieve a 1 month turn around time for hiring new employees b. All of the choices c. 100% completion of all assessments prior to hiring d. Encode all sourced candidates in the database within a week of contacting them

[@akshitpuri7033]

Can you make a video on the difference between i/o psychology and hr

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Just wanted to say thanks for all those who commented on this video. I made my next video on a potential I/O career in people analytics specifically because you and so many others commented and asked questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS2i2SOn56VbtU Hope you enjoy!

[@andreamaraone5583]

Heyy!! I really enjoyed this video and I’m very interested in this type of psychology, I’m currently a high school student so I was wondering if you can recommend me any classes to take, thank you!

[@cece6448]

andrezoa take AP psychology and Sociology

[@HeatherWhiteman]

@@cece6448 great suggestions! Also, I know that some high schools don't have a lot of options. I went to a very small high school that did not have any psychology or sociology, but one thing I did because I knew what I wanted to study was that whenever there was an open assignment in a class (like having to write a paper on a topic you chose), you can usually go to the teacher and tell them what you are interested in and ask them if you can do it on a psychology instead - a lot of times they will let you and it will be a good way to get some knowledge and still get your other homework assignments done. (I remember I asked my biology teacher if I could do one of my papers on a psychology topic instead because I knew that's what I wanted to major in in college and they were happy to let me.)

[@nelsonma3048]

@Keep it 90 SAS you sir obviously have never taken a psychology class to understand that how impactful psychology is when it comes to the real world. The student is still in high school and don't discourage them if they want to study psych. I study psychology myself and am going into a program about BA in management (concentration in psychology). There is so much potential for people who study psychology.

[@tikitinatv1420]

It’s also highly visible at a gut level when witnessing the “WalMart cheer”. I believe this “strategy” for “developing” employees is born from Japanese strategies at the workplace.

[@indiarice9651]

Hi Heather! Thank you for this video, I recently completed my B.A. in Psychology and was searching for M.A. options for the upcoming fall semester. My previous experience is in the human service field, do you believe my experience could easily transfer of to IO Psychology?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi India - Yes, I think your previous experience would be great and transfer over very nicely, I think you will have some great context for applying what you learn to what you already know as well. Good luck with finding the right program for you!

[@SK-jf2wi]

Thank you for the info🙂

[@tikitinatv1420]

This just speaks to the “culture” of programming employees at United Healthcare

[@LaMuffin-il7ei]

Hi! Quick question: would you say that being great at statistics is definitely necessary to succeed in I-O Psych? I’m not great at it but really want to pursue a master’s in I-O Psych

[@tasha3939]

Maria Rodriguez Same! After getting my bachelors in human behavior I’m gonna get my masters in I-O Psych! I Cant wait!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Maria - I am going to share a secret with you (and apparently the whole KZbin world). I almost flunked statistics the first time I took it ... I didn't like it at all and thought I was "bad" at it. It's crazy, because now I love it. But that was not the case at the start of my I/O journey. When I got to my grad program for the first time ever I had a class that was more what we would call "applied statistics" meaning rather than just doing z-scores or someone with no logic behind it. I was learning WHY we might chose to do stats, and HOW stats can answer really interesting questions about people like how to measure motivation or burnout. As soon as I started to understand what you can do with statistics it magically made more sense. My experience may not be the same for you, but just know that I went into I/O afraid of statistics and it worked out so well for me. Best of luck to you! Heather

[@shehaana7503]

@@HeatherWhiteman This is actually a fantastic tip! Started doing this in school, thinking about why I was studying certain theoretical concepts and where I would actually apply these changed things a LOT. I hope schools would start teaching this way.

[@shreyanepali5747]

Can you say us that when, where and how the industrial psychology formed or recognized as important to study.

[@HomeCooktoProCounselor]

I hope to go to Undergraduate as a major of Clinical Psychology then MA in clinical Counseling that’s my tentative path

[@pattyburgarella271]

I am about to go on to study my bachelors with a major in psych and a concentration in IO psych. I was always back and forth between business and psychology, and love the idea of doing both. I’m specifically interested in training and development and recruitment. Do you think it’s a good idea to take industrial psychology over human resource management? I was hoping I’d find a job after my bachelor program which would pay for my masters degree but based on my research it seems really difficult to get a position without experience in the workplace- especially without a masters. Do you have any suggestions for starting jobs for someone with a degree looking to move up in the field? Also do you think certificates would help in this career field?

[@tq7013]

now that it's 3 years later, did you find your answer? and if you are still in IO psych, do you have any tips?

[@niku9999]

Not asking for personal salary or any sort of specific number, but are the average salaries really what are put online? Do a handful of io psychologists make at least $90k and what are the benefits?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Sani - Unfortunately it's too hard to say if what you ever see online is accurate or not. Also, the amount of pay to expect will completely depend on the kind of industry you are employed in, level of the role, location of the job and the company itself. I could never promise what you would or wouldn't make in terms of salary, but I do know plenty of people who have great careers in this area and are very happy with the type of salary they make.

[@niku9999]

Heather Whiteman thank u Heather, this is what I’ve been interested in studying and your info is really helpful and you’re so kind! Much appreciated!

[@Priyankpalsingh]

Hey Heather is there any difference between industrial and organisational psychology?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Priyank, that's a great question. It sort of depends on who you ask and what organizations/university you are in. In some places there is a bit of difference and people will joke about whether they are an "I" or an "O" with the industrial side being a bit more focused on measurement and assessments, and the organizational side being a bit more focused on things like leadership, motivation, and culture. But even in places where they do treat them as different, the topics under each can be very different from what I've just described. I don't think the difference between the two is really present in the applied world and I think the two tend to overlap a lot in what they do. I'm sure different people would have a different answer to this question though.

[@Priyankpalsingh]

@@HeatherWhiteman Hey heather I'm 18 year's old boy who want to become an i/o psychologist . So I'm going to pursue my bachelor's in psychology hons in one year from now . But I'm confused about my masters as some private universities mentioned their pg course as masters in organizational psychology only . They didn't mention industrial psychology there . Is that means their masters program is differ from masters in industrial/ organizational psychology ?

[@Samanthapark88]

Hi Heather thank you for the lovely video,

[@mrvideogame007]

I'm a student majoring in marketing but psychology is something that really interests me. Could I become an IOP even though I'll major in marketing? Thank you.

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi, there. I think it's great that you are interested in marketing & psychology. I can see how you would find them both interesting; they do share a lot of concepts in regards to the study of how people think and behave. While you may not be able to refer to your degree as I/O Psychology if you have a marketing degree, I think you would still be able to study the human behavior and psychology of marketing and they would complement each other very well. If your school happens to have a course in I/O Psych ask an adviser if you can take it and also what other courses from between the two disciplines. I think these are a great combo of learning. Best of luck!

[@mrvideogame007]

@@HeatherWhiteman thank you so much!

[@mandycolaco]

hey! currently studying psychology undergrad am more into counselling

[@charnesetheunissen2325]

This is great, thank you! How many years did you have to study?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Charnese - Each program is a little different. Some undergraduate programs have I/O course and some don't. Some Masters & PhD programs allow you to carry over some units and each school tends to be a bit different in the number of years for a typical graduate (and a lot of times has to do with how long the student takes to complete their thesis). I finished my masters in 3 years (including my required thesis).

[@eessa1727]

IO psychologists should be more in demand.

[@mansoorabbas1662]

Is it easy to get job with oragnization psychology

[@jacquienagode819]

Heather! Thank you so much for this. I am a student very interested in this field. I really appreciate all of the information you shared. Best of luck beautiful!

[@thewomanscorner929]

I’m a HR major but I was wondering if it’s possible for me do a Master in IO psychology .

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi, I definitely think you can go from HR to I/O. They’re different but closely enough aligned and I’m sure that background would give you some great insights. Good luck!

[@bnasty9321]

Thanks a lot for this breakdown! Do I-O Psychologists work with companies individually or in groups?

[@dr.strangelove9815]

Either way. I o psychologists may consult independently, self-employed, to a company, or they may consult as a part of a team. It just depends on how you go about doing it. Is it possible to solo as one? Yes.

[@haneenjabir6484]

I’m going to start my masters at Albizu university in Florida online I want to ask you does it matter where we get our degree from or if it is online vs on campus when we are look for a job after receiving our degree? Thank you

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Haneen - I think every person feels a little differently about where degrees come from and what style of learning format they are in. I'm always a fan of focusing most on skills and whether a person can do the job.

[@chocolatesweets3336]

This is my dream major but let me just go into HR

[@PavaniAnne]

Hii Heather, this vedio was very helpful and i am pavani from india i am going to start my masters career in IO psychology from coming January if you dont mind helping me can we please have a short conversation about the career in IO Psych like in zoom meeting in your free time Thank you Will be waiting for your reply.

[@syedmasudulislam8391]

I am a student of arts. Can I be a industrial organisational psychologist? What I have to do for that? Now I am in class 11. Please reply......

[@dr.strangelove9815]

Earn a maser's level degree or a PhD.

[@Addiie.x]

What university did you study io psychology in? Can’t seem to find any university online that offers the course. Any help/suggestions?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

I went to California State University Sacramento, but it was not an online program. I don't know what programs offer this online. Hopefully some of the other viewers of this video will reply with the ones they know of!

[@ESTalesTyrone]

Does this field pay the most for a career in psychology? And does it require a masters? I’m about to begin my BS in psychology next year I’m currently wrapping up my AA.

[@reyrey8562]

Hello! I am currently an Employee Relations Officer of HR on a banking institution. Ive been working for 6 years now and considering furthering my studies. I am deciding if I would choose between MA labor relations or MA in industrial psycholoy. But I do feel that IO psychology seems more interesting and broader. Any tips? I do see myself working as an ER officer for a long a time and aspiring to move up the corporate ladder. And on a personal note I am also a graduate of BS Psychology and a registered Psychometrician. Basically I am a psych nerd :)

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Rey - Very cool that you are furthering your education especially with all the applied experience you will bring to it. I think you would enjoy either the LR or IO choices. Some schools still use the "Labor Relations" term but cover a lot of the same items as I/O and I think you'd get a lot of value out of either. If torn between two programs, I say chose based on the school and faculty. But that's just my opinion. Good luck!

[@bencaldwell3810]

Hi Heather! I'm really interesting in I/O Psych. Dare I say I think it's my calling. I have 1 year left of my engineering undergrad and I want to look as good as I can come application time. I'm currently in a clinical psych lab, but I'm curious as to what extra steps I should take to look appealing for the programs. Are there I/O summer research programs for undergrads or non psych majors? Would getting a minor in Psych help?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Ben - That's awesome to hear! I think the fact that you are doing a psych lab will really help! Since you are still getting your undergrad degree, have you thought about going to talk to one of the academic advisers in your university's psych department? Sometimes they do have internships or a professor that might be looking for a smart person who has a different background (and therefore really cool way of looking at things). Depending on if you have room in your schedule, I do think a minor in psych would help if you really wanted to pursue I/O psychology; but I wouldn't do it at the expense of not finishing your engineering degree - you're so close and you should be proud of that one too. It will make you a really awesomely rounded person!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Ben - I made my next video on a potential I/O career in people analytics specifically because of yours and the other comments on this thread. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS2i2SOn56VbtU . Hope it adds to you finding your calling!

[@alejandradesantiago9843]

Hello I’ve recently decided to go back to school. I’ve been working in aba for about 7 years and im planning to get my bcba.im very interested in IO do these two Careers go hand and hand ?

[@jencyumana3513]

Thank you for the video! Question: I’m taking a gap year to apply for a masters in I/O psych what type of job should I do to gain experience or be more competitive?

[@mjx632]

Same here! I’ve been told to get administration type jobs. Like recruiting, HR, or team lead stuff

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Jency & MJ - I definitely have a favorite type of job to recommend for IO folks: People Analytics. I actually did another video with a group of IO friends talking about how it's a great career choice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS2i2SOn56VbtU

[@roopkamalsaini8322]

Hi Heather, I am also a student at Sac state, getting my bachelors in psychology. I am thinking of getting a MA in IO psychology but I am just wondering about the job outlook with this degree? Like, is there a higher chance that one can easily get a job related to this field and is it worth having this degree? If you don’t mind me asking, what would be the pay scale? I am sorry if I am asking you too many questions but I am very confused about what to choose for my career path. Thank you! and your video is also very helpful!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi - Unfortunately there isn't just one right answer to any of your questions. I know very many successful individuals with I/O degrees. How much you earn and the type of role you take after receiving this degree can vary quite a bit and will have a lot to do with what kind of industry you go into, where you live, and what type of role you take. You might want to check out the info about careers in I/O Psychology here: www.siop.org/Careers/I-O-Career-Paths. Hope this helps and don't forget to take into account what type of topic you would most enjoy studying and working in, not just the salary and open jobs. Best, Heather.

[@roopkamalsaini8322]

Heather Thank you! and the website is really helpful.

[@LaMuffin-il7ei]

Also, how would you advice I prepare for this career as a current undergraduate Psychology student? I am working on my communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, but I’m wondering what else would be crucial. Thank you in advance.

[@opheliadunn5769]

I’m a Political Science major and is thinking about doing my MSc in Business Psychology. Can I?

[@temiymahs_World]

Does io psychologist require a license? I have a masters in mental health psychology. Now looking for a PhD program in io psychology. Any online PhD program suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[@newhorizon4610]

Thank you for the video! Do you think it's necessary to have business background for someone to become a I/O psychologist (Do most I/O psychologists become such after they obtain business experiences?)? I sometimes feel that It wouldn't feel really convincing for someone without any actual business experiences to point out or give advice on the workplace.

[@lakshanabaldew9535]

If I do a BA in psychology can I do org psy after?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Lakshana - Yes, I believe you can. Though depending on how much your BA courses covered org psych, you may need to continue learning either in a graduate org psych program or with an entry level job that can build your experience while you continue to study on your own! Good luck.

[@dr.strangelove9815]

Yeppers.

[@jv_25_4eva]

Hi Heather! I have a master's in counseling/psychology (non-licensed). I have NO desire to be in mental health, but I am extremely interested in I/O psychology. Can I get into I/O with the degree I have?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi - I think you can get a job that applies some of the concepts without a degree, but I don't think you will find very many job opportunities that will teach you what a program in I/O will teach you. And, employers are typically looking for someone already trained in the concepts (there usually isn't already someone working in most companies who can teach it all to you) and I think it would be frowned upon to call yourself an I/O psychologist without at least a masters degree. But there are related types of work you could do without a specific I/O degree and there may have been things you learned in your other psychology degree that could be applicable.

[@themysterious8203]

I am a philosophy graduate. Which area would be suitable for me as I am planning to do Masters

[@chelseaadams9894]

Can you earn a Master's in Business Psychology if you have a B.A. in Communications or Public Relations?

[@lavishlola7383]

yes

[@karifurnace1163]

Im currently Getting My BA in Psychology an im looking for a direction to go i would love to be in the corporate world where i can be in an out of the office but im not sure A Regular BA will be enough what is your opinion?

[@vasileiosilousis9434]

Hello, Heather! Your video gave me an amount of information! I have a diploma in Marketing & Advertising. I would love to make a master in order to become an IOP. What it takes to reach to do it... Could it possible to entry in that master or needs to make a Bachelor first? Thank you!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi, I know that there are programs that accept people from different bachelors degree. But each school tends to be different, you will probably need to check the school's criteria.

[@angeldavid2982]

hello im a highschool student! Im interested in being a io psychologist, but what are the best majors i should take that would give me a big chance to be an io psych? may i have some options asides from psychology major?

[@johnmiramontes6103]

Hello! I’m an IO undergrad.. I was wondering if you could give me some career tips. I’m currently looking for an internship. What’re some jobs that I should be looking for? What internships should I be looking for? Thank you in advance !

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi John - Have you thought about a career in People Analytics? I actually did another video with a group of IO friends talking about how it's a great career choice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS2i2SOn56VbtU

[@bingboyify]

Thanks for the information! I am looking for master programs about business psychology. Besides understanding organizational psychology, I am also very interested in learning business psychology about how to use psychology in business negotiation, and understanding consumer behavior, do you know any program about these concentrations?? thank you!!

[@roseclark9501]

Hi Heather! I love the video. I am looking into getting my MA in industrial psychology. I am taking HR classes and planning to minor in that while majoring in Psychology. Do you think this would be beneficial for better understanding of the field? Thank you!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Rose, yes, I do think that would be beneficial. In fact, I plan for my next video to be about a great possible career for I/O psychologists that often appears in HR functions; people analytics. Stay tuned, I hope to have that video out in the next couple weeks!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Rose - If you are really looking to blend the world of I/O and HR, you might like this next video I made because of yours and other and the other comments. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS2i2SOn56VbtU

[@mollymalloy5858]

Do you have to get a masters degree or can you get a job with a bachelors degree?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Molly - I think you can get a job that applies some of the concepts without a degree, but I don't think you will find very many job opportunities that will teach you what a program in I/O will teach you. And, employers are typically looking for someone already trained in the concepts (there usually isn't already someone working in most companies who can teach it all to you) and I think it would be frowned upon to call yourself an I/O psychologist without at least a masters degree. But there are related types of work you could do without a degree for sure.

[@m0r3f33n]

Hi Heather, I’ll be starting back into college here soon and getting my 2nd Bachelors going in Psych with the end goal of I/O Psychology. Which route would you recommend, the BS or BA? I’m guessing BS because of the statistics and measurements involved in obtaining needed results. Thanks!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Chris - Congrats on going back to college! Great question, I had that same question myself. The BS degree will likely give you more analytics & research exposure which will be extremely helpful for your career no matter what and especially in people analytics. However, I personally think you should make the decision based more on the school and the professors you will learn from. Some schools only offer a BA or MA in Psych or in I/O, but may be a better choice than a school that has a BS or MS.

[@IGniTuv]

Thank you for the video and sorry for this incoming wall of text. Any thoughts on entry level work that would get one experience relevant to io? Currently an undergrad and would like to position myself to be competitive when applying to grad schools and eventually gaining employment in the field. Interesting that you started out in animal behavior. Ill take it you are a Sapolsky fan? I just got his primates memoir book for christmas actually! Starting some biopsych related courses soon as well and would like to hear if you feel your background in that school of psych has given you any advantage in io. Has your study of monkeys truly translated to the industrial world? Do you think something else would have prepared you better? It seems like nearly any psych orientation would be useful in io psych but im curious as to which are sought out by employers. Or perhaps it only matters that you are able to sell and apply your skills/training whatever that may be. Sorry for the length and any of your thoughts about any of this stuff would be very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Its a fantastic resource for the budding psychologist! Subbed!

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi - Thanks for the comment. I completely agree with your comment about it mostly mattering in how you apply your skills and training in how you are able to use what you learn. I don't actually believe the work with primates was very beneficial to my IO psychology understanding, however the research I undertook while working in that area was hugely useful. The more skills you can gain in understanding research, analytical thinking and studying psychology related phenomena the better. Also, if you really want to go into I/O Psychology and are looking for work that could help. It's important to remember that this is the study of work and organizations; so, if you don't already have experience working in a business/government/non-profit, then it may be really helpful context for you to have experience working in an organization while you learn about how to study an organization. That's something I personally didn't have when I started and I think would have been helpful to learn the content more deeply. Best of luck to you on your journey! Heather

[@IGniTuv]

@@HeatherWhiteman Thank you so much

[@letsreact000]

HI,HOW ARE YOU,IAM UMAIR FROM PAKISTAN,I STUDYING NOW IN BS PSYCHOLOGY WHICH YOU EXPLAINED THAT IS ONE OF TOPIC FROM OUR SUBJECT 'APPLIED AREAS OF PSY' BUT YOU KNOW COVID 19 DISMISSE WHOLE SYSTEMS ,SO CAN YOU HELP ME IN OTHER TOPIC FROM ANY SOURCE ?

[@kingfckncole9340]

I want to become an IO psychologist and study abroad.. is it essential I get a masters in IO Psychology or would a relevant psychology/business based masters degree suit the criteria in the career? What type of masters if so would you suggest Thanks

[@sohailshaikh1334]

I'm from India.. recently I've taken an admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Psychology. Could you please tell me which are the best Universities in USA to do Post Graduation / PhD in I/O Psychology..

[@santhoshsa4889]

I have completed my undergrad in engineering and have 3 years of corporate experience. Will I be eligible for IO psych as its my calling

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi - Not sure if you are asking if you would be eligible for a degree in the field or just a job in the profession. If interested in a job, I'm happy to tell you that I believe there would be many opportunities that would allow you to apply yourself in I/O related areas (though you will need to gain some experience on the people side of things, probably with friends from an HR or Operations department). If talking about getting a degree, well that will be up to the school to determine acceptance and they are all different. But the real great news is that you have identified an area you are passionate about, you are well ahead of many people in that regard! Your engineering skills may make you better suited to I/O roles more aligned to people analytics or HR Technology which would let you do I/O work and leverage your undergrad - just as one suggestion for you. Good luck!

[@karabokopelo5932]

Goodday Heather! I am in the process of completing my HRM degree with no psychology background. I want to branch into IO Psychology and consult eventually. How do you advise I merge my HRM with IOP?

[@karabokopelo5932]

@Emma Rose I know of a university in Canada that told me that I would have to do a psychology degree to do the masters. But you know what, we will find a way to do it that would suit the both of us. Let's go get the masters and until then, let's start practicing it and slowly branching into it. 😁

[@karabokopelo5932]

@Emma Rose I am completing my 3rd year about to start my final year

[@karabokopelo5932]

@Emma Rose what about you?

[@rebeccarene6799]

Hi! I’m currently a junior in high school and i’m trying to find out my major for college. I have been very interested in the psychology but also have a passion for the business field. I’m really interested in Child Psychology and want to become a therapist but I am also very intrigued by Industrial-Organizational Psychology. If I was to major in Neuroscience in order to become a child Psychologist could I also use that major to get a job under Industrial-Organizational Psychology? Just incase I realize I don’t want to do child psychology?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Rebecca - good news is you've got plenty of time to figure it out. And, yes, I do think neuroscience will align nicely. Coincidentally, I actually focused a lot on neuroscience and even worked in a neurophysiology lab for a few years before then switching over to I/O psychology. The concepts of neuroscience and business are definitely different, but the aspects around psychology, research and understanding people do complement eachother. Good luck!

[@junskey]

I can't decide between I/O and an msw/mft degree

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Juneau - tough decision. I think you should definitely ask yourself what type of work you see yourself doing in the future as the typical career paths for graduates from each tend to be quite different.

[@jonbelljon]

That monkey line made me laugh way too hard! And then cry a little.

[@kasuniabeykoon3294]

Oh woow..i started BSc in psychology and buisness ..planing to continue msc and phd in industrial and organizational psychology ..this vedio is inspiring . Excited to know job opportunities in this feild😇😇

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Thanks Kasuni! Good luck on your degree!

[@saeed4279]

If we want to change the world into better place. where we need to start 1st? In our self? My answer is not

[@AM-reacts]

How much does an I-O Psychologist make?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

However much their employer is willing to pay them :p (Sorry, but just like every job there is no real answer to this question, it all depends on the circumstances.)

[@santosokristiawan7446]

Hello there, its a great video How can i learn this from 0 knowledge of psychology? Is there any free course to master this?thank you

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Ricky - Such a great question. I'm not aware of any and most people need obtain a masters to work in the field, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be possible to learn much of the same content on your own. You might be able to "audit" some of the online courses from universities and online course platforms like coursera that available for free.

[@santosokristiawan7446]

@@HeatherWhiteman thanks for your advice, because my job now requires me to deal with more people, so i was wondering if psychology field could help me a little then i found your channel and you gave me a glimpse of what psychology really is. God bless you

[@j0425]

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[@a_k2k697]

Does I/o psychology have mathematics ??

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Achu - No, not necessarily. Depending on the specialization (there are multiple 'flavors' of I/O). Though most of the time you will see research as an essential skills and that tends to require at least some analytical skills to do it well.

[@a_k2k697]

@@HeatherWhiteman ok mam thanks a lot ❤😊

[@SunilGavade-tt2db]

Industrial Organizational Psychology

[@ahmadhagzya5050]

I am from pakistan..plz tell me can i do m.phil industrial psychology after msc applied psychology?

[@HeatherWhiteman]

Hi Ahmad - I'm sure you could continue your education in multiple fields (though you will need to see what kind of requirements your school has). However, I would say that your applied psychology coursework will probably have a lot of good overlap. Maybe talk to someone at your university about whether or not you could do I/O related courses as part of your courses toward your applied psychology degree. Best of luck!

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Any jop psychology

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