PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Careers In Occupational Psychology Mark Holloway Chartered Occupational Psychologist December 2008

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Areas Of Interest There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists: Helping Organisations to Change

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Areas Of Interest There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists: Working with Technology

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Areas Of Interest There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists: Managing Performance and Careers

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Areas Of Interest There are four main areas of research and work for occupational psychologists: Getting the Right People and Getting the People Right

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Rational Decisions? Good enough decision making Good enough on both sides Decisions made by groups Bias and distortion

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Uncritical About Tests Do tests measure what they purport to? Is self report contaminated? Can we measure internal processes?

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Individual Differences Stability across time The past predicting the future Success in different contexts

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Methodology Problems Tests developed on students What happens to rejects? Lack of critical review by organisations Slow to address adverse impact

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK A Social Construct? One best way? Selection defines potential on its own terms Selection as an organisational manifestation

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Mutual Dishonesty Contamination from both sides Putting your best foot forward How to be good at selection

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK A New Stakeholder Power with the organisation Power with the organisation and applicant Test publishers as new stakeholders

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Training In Occupational Psychology 1 year full time/2 years part time Cost £ UK Universities/c600 students Do you need to be a psychologist?

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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)

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK What Experience Will Help? Almost anything in a work setting –Management experience –Human resources Use of psychometric tests Selection and recruitment –Consultancy

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK What Qualities Do You Need? Skills common to most graduates include: Literacy Numeracy Computer literacy Information finding skills Research skills Measurement skills

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Who Will Employ You ? Self-Employed Public Sector –Central & Local Government –NHS Private Sector –Consultancy Practices –HR & OD Functions

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK What Work Will You Do? Training & Coaching Ergonomics Design/Error Evaluations Selection & Recruitment –Psychometric Testing –Assessment Centres Change Management –Cultural Change –Staff Evaluations

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK 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

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Where To From Here? Thanks for listening Finding out more Taking your interest further

PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL OF University of East London, School of Psychology, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK Where To From Here? Marika Hooke: Admissions Officer (AE.3.01) Jonathan Passmore: Admissions Tutor (AE.3.22) Mark Holloway: Programme Director (AE.3.21)