Top Competencies and Experiences for Academia

In general, the most important competencies in academic jobs are written and verbal communication. The top experiences are designing, conducting, and publishing studies.

Competencies and Experiences: Academic Individual Contributors

The top competencies and critical experiences needed to succeed as an Individual Contributor are written communications and experience publishing articles.

Competencies and Experiences: Academic Expert Individual Contributor

The top competencies and critical experiences needed to succeed as an Expert Individual Contributor are written communications and experience designing and conducting studies.

Competencies and Experiences: Academic Manager/ Manager of Managers/ Executive

The top competencies and critical experiences needed to succeed as a Manager/Manager of Managers/Executive are integrity and experience demonstrating effective administration for successful department operation.

Job Titles in Academia

Continue exploring academic careers in I-O psychology by viewing the common job titles for academic I-Os.