Training and Experience Rating
(Unassembled Examination)

The examination for many state jobs consists of a rating of applicant training and experience. This type of examination is often referred to as "unassembled" since applicants are not required to "assemble" or gather together for a written test. Sometimes applicants are required to complete a supplemental application, or provide information in addition to that contained in the standard application form. If so, this will be stated in the announcement.

For detailed information about the application process and currently announced jobs refer to the Job Opportunities page.

What is a Training and Experience Rating?

In a Training and Experience rating (T&E), or "unassembled examination", an applicant's score and referral order are based on the education, special training, work experience, and related competencies described in the application documents. No written test is required. Since an applicant's score is based entirely on the information described on the application and accompanying documents, it is important that the employment history, job dates, and duties be very complete and accurate.

Training and Experience scoring procedures are most often used for jobs requiring specific professional training, or specific experience.

Applicants must first meet the minimum training and experience requirements for a job class before their application can be scored. These "minimums" are shown in the announcement. Very often, alternative combinations of training and experience are acceptable.

Any applicant meeting the minimum training and experience requirements receives a passing score of 70.00 points. Additional points may be added to the base score (70.00) depending on the amount of additional training and experience, its similarity to the announced job, and its recency. These additional points are given according to established guidelines, and apply only to the past ten years. Training or experience which occurred more than ten years ago will be considered to satisfy only the minimum job requirements, not to award additional points. Applicant work experience and training is scored according to how closely it relates to the job class and the required job competencies. The more related an experience, the greater the amount of score credit given. All application evaluations are based on the same exact scoring standards.

There is a 60 day waiting period to reapply for the same T & E rated job class. Since the rating process may take recency into account, an applicant's score will not increase unless additional related training and experience acquired within the last 10 years is indicated. In all cases, a new rating automatically replaces a previous rating.

Some T & E Rating procedures require applicants to complete a supplemental application form or to provide specific additional information. Applicants must carefully follow all instructions given in the announcement.

If you have any questions about the above information, please call our APPLICANT SERVICES UNIT at (304) 558-3950 Ext. 503.

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