SHL OPQ Do's and Don'ts 3

Question 1

Why is faking answers on the OPQ generally a bad strategy?

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent faked answers can be detected and a mismatched role harms you long term

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It is impossible to lie on any test

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Faking always improves your score

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Recruiters never look at OPQ results

Question 2

What is the best DO when you encounter a trait you wish you had but don't?

Accepted Answer

Answer as you actually are right now

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Answer as the person you aspire to be

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Skip the question

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Choose the opposite to be safe

Question 3

How should you treat the absence of right or wrong answers in the OPQ?

Accepted Answer

As reassurance to answer honestly without fear of a 'wrong' choice

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As permission to answer randomly

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As a reason to pick all extremes

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As a sign the test doesn't count

Question 4

What is a recommended DO regarding familiarizing yourself with the OPQ format?

Accepted Answer

Take practice questionnaires to understand the rating and forced-choice styles

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Memorize a list of ideal answers

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Avoid all preparation to stay spontaneous

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Only read the title before starting

Question 5

What should you avoid doing with extreme rating options like 'strongly agree'?

Accepted Answer

Overusing them on every item to seem decisive

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Using them when they genuinely reflect you

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Reading them carefully

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Considering them at all

Question 6

If you are unsure how a result will be used, what is the appropriate DO?

Accepted Answer

Answer honestly and trust that genuine fit benefits both you and the employer

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Refuse to complete it

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Answer to match a stereotype of the job

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Ask another person to complete it for you

Question 7

What is a sensible DON'T about discussing OPQ items during the test?

Accepted Answer

Don't get other people to influence or supply your answers

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Don't take notes for yourself

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Don't read instructions

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Don't sit comfortably