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SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Careers In Occupational Psychology
Mark Holloway
Chartered Occupational Psychologist
December 2008
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research
and work for occupational
psychologists:
Helping Organisations to Change
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research
and work for occupational
psychologists:
Working with Technology
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Areas Of Interest
• There are four main areas of research
and work for occupational psychologists:
Managing Performance and Careers
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Issues In Selection & Assessment
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Are selection decisions rational?
Uncritical acceptance of testing
Are individual differences stable?
Methodological problems
Selection as a social construction
Mutual dishonesty
A new stakeholder
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
Rational Decisions?
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Good enough decision making
Good enough on both sides
Decisions made by groups
Bias and distortion
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
Uncritical About Tests
• Do tests measure what they purport to?
• Is self report contaminated?
• Can we measure internal processes?
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Individual Differences
• Stability across time
• The past predicting the future
• Success in different contexts
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
Methodology Problems
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Tests developed on students
What happens to rejects?
Lack of critical review by organisations
Slow to address adverse impact
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
A Social Construct?
• One best way?
• Selection defines potential on its own
terms
• Selection as an organisational manifestation
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
Mutual Dishonesty
• Contamination from both sides
• Putting your best foot forward
• How to be good at selection
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
A New Stakeholder
• Power with the organisation
• Power with the organisation and applicant
• Test publishers as new stakeholders
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
Training In Occupational Psychology
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1 year full time/2 years part time
Cost £6000
20 UK Universities/c600 students
Do you need to be a psychologist?
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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)
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
What Experience Will Help?
• Almost anything in a work setting
– Management experience
– Human resources
• Use of psychometric tests
• Selection and recruitment
– Consultancy
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
What Qualities Do You Need?
• Skills common to most graduates include:
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Computer literacy
• Information finding skills
• Research skills
• Measurement skills
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Who Will Employ You ?
• Self-Employed
• Public Sector
– Central & Local Government
– NHS
• Private Sector
– Consultancy Practices
– HR & OD Functions
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
What Work Will You Do?
• Training & Coaching
• Ergonomics Design/Error Evaluations
• Selection & Recruitment
– Psychometric Testing
– Assessment Centres
• Change Management
– Cultural Change
– Staff Evaluations
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
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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
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University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
£18- £25k : first job
£25-35: second job
£65K-£85k for experienced consultants
£100k + for partners & directors
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Where To From Here?
• Thanks for listening
• Finding out more
• Taking your interest further
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
SCHOOL OF
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]
University of East London, School of Psychology,
Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, UK
www.uel.ac.uk/psychology