Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Strong Interest Inventory, Job Satisfaction
20 Oct 2017
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Industrial/organizational psychology the study of human behaviour in the workplace. You need to have a clear grasp of your personal characteristics. Choosing a career is a luxury usually afforded to the middle and upper classes. For those who are able to select a career, personal qualities and family influences come into play. Individuals who exhibit secure attachment and who have a sense of self-efficacy about career-relevant abilities find it easier to make career choices. The relationship between intelligence and occupational level generally holds well for men, but an ability-achievement gap exists for women. Study: smart people tend to have lower job satisfaction than less-intelligent workers when the work in question is less complex or challenging. Specific aptitudes are what make a person well suited for certain occupations. It is important to choose an occupation that is compatible with your personality. A key predictor of occupational status is the number of years of education an individual has completed.
