Occupational Questionnaires

With the need to hire the best candidates – and at a faster rate – than ever before, the Occupational Questionnaire has become a very popular assessment tool.

An Occupational Questionnaire typically consists of multiple choice, yes/no, or similar types of questions that cover a variety of competencies related to the position.

Occupational questionnaires are a fairly quick and inexpensive way to screen for minimum qualifications, as well as assess applicants to identify the best qualified. Other benefits of occupational questionnaires include:

• Low burden and high face validity for applicants
• Wide variety of KSAs/competencies can be assessed
• Easy to automate
• Test security is not an issue
• Measures of training and experience are familiar to agencies

Summary Sheets

• Learn how to convert a crediting plan to a questionnaire.
• Review additional information on writing occupational questionnaire items.

Training Presentation

• The Developing Occupational Questionnaires presentation covers what an Occupational Questionnaire is, how it is used, and how you can develop your own.
• The Write it Right: Examining and Fixing Common Problems with Occupational Questionnaire Items webinar transcript covers common problems and solutions to assist you in creating effective questionnaires.