Development of a Modified Improved Point Method Experience Questionnaire

This study describes the development of an experience questionnaire for entry-level selection of Plumbing and Gas Inspectors. Though experience questionnaires are pervasive, previous research has identified particular approaches as more valid than others. The experience questionnaire we describe is based on the improved point method, in which applicants rate their experience performing various job-related behaviors. The scoring system provides differential points for levels of experience with various activities related to six performance dimensions. The resulting measure is both reliable and consistent with the Uniform Guidelines (1978) standards for content validity. One of the most pervasive approaches to personnel selection, particularly in public sector organizations, is the experience questionnaire. Numerous approaches to experience questionnaires have been proposed, all of which are based on the behavioral