What is an industrial psychologist and how to become one

Key steps to become an industrial psychologist

1. Explore industrial psychologist education requirements

   Most common industrial psychologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.3 %

   Master's

   22.2 %

   Doctorate

   14.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific industrial psychologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Human Resources	54.37%
   SAS	45.63%

3. Complete relevant industrial psychologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New industrial psychologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an industrial psychologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real industrial psychologist resumes.

4. Research industrial psychologist duties and responsibilities

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5. Apply for industrial psychologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an industrial psychologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams