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

Answer

Faking risks detection through consistency checks and can land you in a role that doesn't fit, hurting you later.

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

Answer

Respond based on your current actual behavior, not an aspirational version of yourself.

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

Answer

No answer is inherently correct, so respond honestly without worrying about choosing a 'wrong' option.

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

Answer

Practicing the format reduces surprises so you can focus on honest answers on test day.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Overusing them on every item to seem decisive

Answer

Reserve extreme ratings for items where they truly apply rather than overusing them to appear decisive.

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