Looped in: Career Conversations

In this episode, we unpack what the “hidden job market” really means for I/O psychologists and why it’s less about secret jobs and more about opportunities that emerge through relationships, networking, local connections, and anticipating future organizational needs.
We also discuss how to take calculated career risks, expand your skill set without misrepresenting your experience, and navigate opportunities while sticking to your values.
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In this episode, we explore the challenges I/O psychologists face when trying to translate their academic knowledge, research, and all of those I/O terms into some sort of language business leaders and organizations can understand.
So, if you've ever wondered how to communicate your value and turn your I/O expertise into meaningful business impact, this episode is for you. 
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In this episode, Heather, Alex, Jonathan, and Eric talk about the Global Work and Organizational Psychology Career Fair on September 10, 2026, from 12:00 – 8:00 PM UTC (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET).
We also talk about things like finding your place in I/O psychology and a really important question to ask yourself when it comes to finding your place: " What types of problems do you wanna solve within an organization?"
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Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, whether it’s a literal storm or a challenge we never saw coming.
In that same way, teams perform at their best when people feel safe asking questions, admitting mistakes, and challenging ideas without fear of judgment. In this episode, we discuss the research and real-world applications of psychological safety, along with the leadership behaviors that help it thrive.
References
Creon, L. E., & Schermuly, C. C. (2025). Feeling safe to be empowered: Psychological safety and psychological empowerment in threatening work environments. German Journal of Human Resource Management, 39(2), 148-176.
Jin, H., & Peng, Y. (2024). The impact of team psychological safety on employee innovative performance a study with communication behavior as a mediator variable. PloS one, 19(10), e0306629.
Rabiul, M. K., Almaloy, Y., Patwary, A. K., & Salman, A. (2025). Psychological Safety: The Role of Motivating Language, Energies, and Customer Incivility. Howard Journal of Communications, 1-21.

Emotional intelligence is often treated as a simple leadership skill, with one or two basic components, but is it really that straightforward?
In this episode, we explore what emotional intelligence looks like in practice, discuss common misconceptions, and examine how empathy, self-awareness, communication, conflict, and even neurodiversity shape how we work and connect with others.
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What drives you? What helps keep you motivated at work? In this episode, stay in the loop on evidence-based motivational theories.
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Reference
Imran, U. D., Ghazwan, M. F., & Firmansyah, F. (2025). The effect of recognition and appreciation on employee motivation and performance. Economics and Digital Business Review, 6(1), 1-18.

Just In! The First Official League of Organizational Psychologists (LOOP) Podcast Launch! Looped In: Career Conversations. In this episode, we discuss organizational development (and what attracts people to this area), careers in I/O psychology, and resume wins and woes. 
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How much can a resume really communicate in just a few seconds? In this episode, Dr. Alex DeChurch and I discuss applicant tracking systems (ATS), networking, resume strategy, and why understanding your unique value matters just as much as optimizing your resume for the hiring process.
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In this episode, Heather and Alex DeChurch discuss common resume mistakes and how to make your experience stand out. In addition, they also share ways to tell your story and showcase your accomplishments in a way that gets attention from hiring managers and recruiters. 
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In this podcast, Heather introduces the Spheres of Influence framework to help listeners focus their time and energy on what they can actually control in their job search. She shares practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and burnout and use both the Circle of Control and Circle of Influence to make meaningful progress toward career goals.
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I/O Psychology Career Accelerator Workbook