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We Like Your Look
Designed by the recruiting-technology firm HireVue, the system uses candidates’ computer or cellphone cameras to analyze their facial movements, word choice and speaking voice before ranking them against other applicants based on an automatically generated “employability” score. Drew Harwell, Washington Post Yeah, I have questions. So many questions. Loren Larsen, […]
Stefanie Mockler on Coaching
A warm welcome to Stefanie Mockler, a doctoral candidate at DePaul University. Stefanie is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and Head of Insights at Vantage Leadership Consulting. She’s also the founder and owner at The Female Leader’s Edge, where she coaches women leaders to overcome organizational barriers and reach their goals. What […]
What (Else) Can I Do with an IO Psych Degree?
Become the Chief Human Resources Officer of Marriott International, the largest hospital company in history. And while you’re at it, lead Marriott’s merger with Starwood, the second largest hospitality company in history. These days, pretty much everyone feels disconnected and dissatisfied with almost every institution surrounding them—with the exception of […]
Informational Videos for Research Participants
The Office for Human Research Protections has created a series of seven short, informational videos for potential research participants. Titles include What is Research?, Randomization, and Questions to Ask. Find the videos at the OHRP website.
Teaching Stats the Non-Awful, Non-Boring Way
Jess Hartnet, an IO psychologist teaching at Gannon University, shares weekly tips for teaching statistics at her blog, Not Awful and Boring Ideas for Teaching Statistics. Here’s an excerpt from a recent post: I spent many a summer day at Rehoboth Beach, DE. The seagulls there were assholes. They would […]
An Interview with Dr. Ben Beirmeier-Hanson
Although it wasn’t funny, we joked that no one grows up wanting to be an I/O psychologist because it’s not on anyone’s radar. Ben Beirmeier-Hanson Read or listen to the complete interview at The Tartan.
What (Else) Can I Do with an IO Psych Degree?
Become the CEO of two county-wide charitable agencies simultaneously. Catholic Charites of Steuben (CCS) has announced that Tabitha J. Brewster assumed her new role as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer on Sept. 3. Concurrently, she retains her position as CEO of Catholic Charities Livingston County. By combining these roles, Brewster […]
SIOP’s Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2019
September is Smarter Workplace Awareness Month! We’ve dedicated the month to sharing information about how the science and practice of I-O psychology can improve worker well-being while creating more effective organizations. SIOP Find out more at SIOP’s page for the Smarter Workplace Awareness Month.
James Hughes on Starting a Doctoral Program
James Hughes is a busy man. In this past few weeks, he’s moved, started a podcast, and began his doctoral program at the University of Connecticut. He’s also teaching his first class tomorrow. And did I mention he’s the co-founder of AGL & Associates, a consulting firm that helps startups optimize their business models? […]
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