Providing Valuable Insight into the Hiring Process
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The hiring process can be daunting for organizations. IO Psychology professionals like Kendra Lyons ‘ 09, M.P.S. IO Psychology, help to make the process easier and less risky by providing valuable insights into the hiring process. In this episode of UMBC’s Mic’d Up Podcast Kendra shares with us a glimpse into the daily life of an IO Psychology professional.
What does it take to be one? What kinds of skills are necessary? How should someone test the waters to know it’s the right fit for them?
Timestamps
0:00 Introducing Kendra Lyons
1:09 What is the process of talent assessment?
5:34 How do you know a good fit for a job?
10:45 What do you love most about being in the field of IO Psychology?
13:20 What should you work on to be impactful in this field?
18:38 Kendra’s biggest takeaway from the program
23:11 Favorite book?
27:59 What is failure?
30:06 Key to success?
About UMBC’s Master’s program in I/O Psychology
It is a unique, highly applied program which provides graduate training focused on developing skills that are relevant in today’s job market. Students explore and integrate important topics including organizational behavioral management, consulting, human factors, and professional human resources practice. Our graduates develop a professional portfolio while building strong relationships with faculty practitioners and industry professionals.
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