activity 1

Activity 1: Selecting a Job

For this class, you will be applying aspects of I/O psychology. Activity 1 requires that you select a job that you will use to complete future activities.

Do not select a job in these areas, applying the material can very difficult:

· Self-employed (e.g. therapists or lawyers not part of a firm or organization), owner of business, or entrepreneur.

· Executive management (CEO, VP, SVP) Director should be the highest level of management.

Choose a job or position that you are interested in researching and learning about. Make sure you are someone what fond of the position because you will be using it for the course. One option, you could choose your dream job, or a job that you always wondered about as a kid.

Assignment: Select a position and describe the purpose of the position. You will use the Internet to find job descriptions for the position you chose that will help you write the purpose. The purpose should be summary, but with sufficient details. (You must site your sources). Lastly, explain why you chose the position.

Recommendation: Bookmark or save your resources for later activities.