Position Analysis Questionnaire is a questionnaire prepared by companies before providing a position for an individual in getting a job. It’s basically evaluating a job applicant’s skills and knowledge, how suitable the applicant is for the required position.



When a company’s looks in recruiting a job applicant or change the work position of a person already working, they analyze them according to standards. For example if you’re recruiting an individual for a new position, you cannot just evaluate viewing his CV or previous experience, you have to evaluate according to your company needs. If they skills are matching your requirements and you need other skills that will suite his position, then you can provide a training session before the applicant hits the floor.   The same will go with the employee already working for certain position and you need him to move to a senior position, in such cases you need to analyze proving a position questionnaire.

This is a good practice for small to large companies that wants their employees to give 100% output. While preparing such questionnaire one needs to have advanced knowledge on what they are looking for in a person. Just preparing the questions looking at the online template will ruin position and indirectly will cause best position process for any designation. The sample questions provided below will help you set the right position analysis.

Position Analysis Questionnaire Sample:


How do you think you’re suitable for this position?

Have you previously been in such position?

What tasks can you handle perfectly if given a chance to work in this position?

How would you differentiate from others in this position?

Do you consult your superiors regarding any issue or solve it yourself?

How soon can you resolve an issue?

Do you just love working in such position or take the position with a purpose?

Are you comfortable with the present position?

How can you increase the growth of the company, after assigning this role?

Will the company be benefited from the new position you have acquired?

Do you feel the overall skills you have will best suite the position your heading?

Do you feel you need to still have advanced skills?

Do you think few training class would help you feel comfortable for this position?

Will you be able to handle the pressure taking the senior position?