The article discusses the reality that many individuals work primarily to meet basic needs rather than solely pursuing passions. It highlights how industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology can provide essential insights into employment considerations. Key areas include the importance of clear job descriptions, necessary training for roles, job satisfaction, work-life balance, and management style. Through questioning techniques, the article emphasizes the need for employees to evaluate their current and prospective jobs systematically, exploring aspects like training adequacy and job expectations for better occupational outcomes.
The pressure to only do what you want—to live your dreams—is simply not realistic. It's an understatement to say that many people have to work to survive.
Job descriptions are essentially our contracts... They should be current and constantly reviewed. As an employee, you've agreed to the job description, so you should know what's in it.
I'm shocked by how many students tell me they didn't get any training for their current jobs. It doesn't take much to explain why training is important.
When I teach I/O psychology, I ask students specific questions to guide them in assessing their current and future employment, questions they often say they haven't thought about before.
#industrial-organizational-psychology #job-satisfaction #work-life-balance #training #employment-assessment
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