Also called Organizational Psychology, Industrial Psychology deals with the application of psychological principles and theories in a working environment to improve the working efficiency of the organization as well as its employees.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Industrial Psychologist
Organizational Psychologist
Human Resource Manager Organizational Development Manager
Behaviour Analyst
Talent Management Specialist
Research Analyst
Organizational Development Psychologist
Consumer Psychologist
Personnel Analyst
Instructional Designer
Where can I work?
Govt PSUs like OIL, ONGC, GAIL, Coal India, SAIL, HPCL, NRL etc
Infosys, TCS, Flipkart, Wipro, HSBC and all major companies as all of them have HR Depts
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Independent Industrial Psychology Consultant
Positives
High growth
High demand
High pay
Working towards improving lives
Multiple employment opportunities
Flexible work of hours
Good scope
Impact on people’s lives
Playing a part in the development of employees
People-oriented job role
Interacting with a large number people
Job security
Challenges
Emotionally demanding
Low starting salary
Requires hard work
Takes a lot of time to get established
Key Skills Required
Domain knowledge
Good observation skills
Patience
Attention to detail
Good listening skills
Persuasion skills
Empathy
Communication skills
Leadership
Problem solving ability
Critical thinking
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII with Science/Arts stream; BA/B.Sc (Psychology); MA/M.Sc (Applied Psychology); PhD.
Pathway 2
Class XII with Science/Arts stream; B.Sc/BA (Psychology); M.Sc/MA (Industrial Psychology); PhD.
Pathway 3
Class XII with any stream; BA (Psychology); MA (Psychology); PhD.