Darany Associates works in partnership with its clients to develop the full range of assessment products for the complete scope of classifications within their organizations. Such work can be based on agency specifications or job analysis studies that we conduct.
We have extensive experience developing tests for management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical classifications. In addition to the assessment of technical job knowledge, our custom tests also typically assess critical skill areas relevant to the classification and may include performance dimensions such as oral communication, interpersonal effectiveness, customer service, written communication, planning and organization, information processing and analysis, supervision, interpretation of written information, and problem solving.
written tests
Our forced-choice written tests are constructed with consideration for sufficient, effective, and reliable sampling of job-relevant subject matter. We take special care in ensuring that our test questions reflect the highest standards for test question construction. Content for such tests may be based upon references selected by the organization including local policy and procedures.
Evaluations of Training and Experience
Our approach to evaluations of training and experience involves the development of structured rating scales for critical performance factors. Care is taken to ensure that such scales are either quantifiable or behaviorally-based, clearly linked to job content, and easy to use.
oral examinations
Our oral examinations are designed according to the highest professional standards. Typical examinations include several multi-faceted, scenario-based prompts that allow candidates ample opportunity to demonstrate possession of important, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our approach to rating involves structured, behaviorally-based rating scales linked to critical performance factors, allowing for effective differentiation of candidates in a manner that promotes fair, consistent assessment.
Multi-Event Oral Examinations
Our oral examination model can be expanded to include additional components, such as written exercises, presentation exercises, and information/data analysis.