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YOUR CAREER IN PSYCHOLOGY: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY introduces students to the variety of forms that industrial, organizational, and human factors careers may take. Each chapter presents a career path, including an overview, advantages and disadvantages, and a profile of a psychologist who has chosen that path. This book is a wonderful starting point for exploring careers in industrial and organizational psychology…. More >>
Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
#1 by Jennifer Martin on September 4th, 2010
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As a professor having a doctorate in I/O Psychology, this is a very user-friendly book, perfect for sophomore/junior level college students interested in I/O Psych. I always recommend this book to students who want to know more about general graduate school issues and who are leaning towards I/O. I don’t require students in my classes to purchase the book, but I do suggest that they buy it, especially since the price suits the typical college student.
One warning about the book, however, is that it includes a section on Human Factors which really is an entirely different field with its own various associations and journals separate from I/O. However, students are most likely not going to be introduced to the Human Factors field unless they research careers in I/O; therefore, its inclusion in the book is not a major issue for me.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Elizabeth on September 4th, 2010
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I was a little bit discouraged by a previous review, but purchased the book anyway. This book has helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I was not sure if the MA & PhD in I/O Psych were right for me, but after reading the book, looking up the websites referenced throughout, I have made a very informed decision. I love the actual accounts from I/O Psych majors and what their work is really like. If you know everything about this field, I can see how this book could be a waste of time. But if you’re like me and know only the basics, this book will help you not only determine if I/O Psych is the right academic path for you, but also provide guidance as to what career path you could take with this degree. I had no idea how many options I had. And I did try the Google idea and did not come up with nearly as much trustworthy information as contained in this book. I don’t know about you, but I don’t always believe everything I see online. This book is priceless (and pricey but worth it)!! Thank you Tara L. Kuther whoever you are!!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by aaron on September 4th, 2010
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This book contains pretty reliable information about what I/O psych is and what kind of careers can be expected. However, all of this information is readily available for FREE on the internet. The only advantage this book offers is that the info is conveniently collected in one place. If you don’t mind paying for a little extra convenience, this book’s for you. I recommend doing your own research and saving your money.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Pat R. Ogrady on September 4th, 2010
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Wow, talk about your crappy books! I strongly recommend that you spend 5 minutes searching Google with the parameters “Psychology Industrial Organizational”. I can guarantee that you’ll find the exact same information contained in this book.
I’m giving this book 2 stars, because it would have some use in a high school guidance counseling office. However, if your not buying for that specific purpose and you don’t mind reading off of a monitor you can save yourself a few bucks.
Rating: 2 / 5