Current trends in I-o

PsychologyA Qualitative Analysis of JobNet

2013 SIOP Annual Conference

Interactive Poster Session

Miguel De Hoyos, M.S.

Lulu Murillo, M.S.

Sean Topham, M.S.

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

• 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

Research QuestionsWhat are the characteristics sought after in I-O job candidates?

What are the experiences being sought in JobNet Postings?

Wordle of themes

Table

of T

hem

es

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

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