WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 257 - You Have the Degree… Now What?
May 19, 2025
Lee Crowson, a voice and speech coach, joins Nic Krueger, a master’s degree holder seeking his niche, and Dr. Pamela Maurer, an experienced HR professional, to discuss the transition from education to career in industrial-organizational psychology. They tackle misconceptions about advanced degrees and emphasize the importance of networking and personal branding. Tips include using AI for interview prep and highlighting transferable skills. The guests share their own challenges and successes, underlining the need for continuous learning and adaptability in job hunting.
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Elevator Pitch Clarity Matters
- Craft a clear elevator pitch showing how your IO psychology skills solve organizational problems.
- Be succinct in communicating your unique value to capture attention quickly in networking and interviews.
Growth of IO Community Network
- The IO psychology community has rapidly grown from isolation to a supportive network.
- Conferences and organizations now provide vital connection and mentoring absent decades ago.
Find Your IO Niche
- Identify your primary passion and niche within IO psychology to better position yourself.
- Clearly communicate your value proposition by linking your focus to solving specific organizational problems.