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OPQ


OPQ - Occupational Personality Questionnaire

If you know what you want call Colin Graves (an accredited OPQ facilitator) now on 07881 636538, else read on...

Iridium provides a range of consultancy services using the OPQ32 occupational personality questionnaire from SHL and Iridium is an approved SHL premier partner. OPQ32 is used in selection and coaching, and Iridium's qualified OPQ consultants will interpret the OPQ results to enable you to reach your goals. We can administer the questionnaire as part of your recruitment process, as part of an assessment centre or as a standalone session.

OPQ32 is the most widely used occupational personality questionnaire, is available in over 20 languages and has a worldwide research base conducted over the last twenty years. There are 32 trait dimensions, hence the name OPQ32. Answers are compared to a large group of similar level managers/professionals who have completed the questionnaire in the past. For more information download the OPQ brochure. To see the types of questions used go to the practice area of SHL's site.

Results are provided in 3 broad areas: relationships with people, thinking style and feelings and emotions with several sub-scales for each area. The 32 scales make it easy for OPQ32 to be linked with your competency framework. OPQ looks at personal preferences rather than observed ability but it is very useful for giving an insight into what motivates and what ‘switches off’ people. For more information on the benefits of using OPQ and how to calculate your return on investment download our return on investment information sheet.

OPQ results are produced in a range of concise, graphical and user friendly computer generated expert reports and are also given in comparison to norms of similar level candidates. Click here for a sample report.

A typical recruitment scenario would involve candidates completing the questionnaire online in advance of an interview and a report produced highlighting areas to probe at interview. Typically reports are turned around in 48 hours. Clients using the OPQ include The Open University, BAE Systems, Quedos recruitment and St Dunstans.


You can call Colin Graves now on 07881 636538 to discuss how OPQ can be used in your organisation or
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