IPA JobMatch
Understand the job from the inside - Before you recruit
IPA JobMatch is a job analysis that helps you understand a role from the inside out.
It is designed to align seamlessly with IPA Core Personality, allowing the two analyses to be mirrored and compared for a precise person–job fit.
By using IPA JobMatch, organisations can ensure a clear and consistent understanding of the role before recruitment begins, aligning expectations and reducing the risk of mismatched hires.
Understanding the JobMatch Model
Every job is unique, shaped by its goals, structure, and people.
IPA JobMatch captures this complexity through four main factors that describe how work is performed, experienced, and rewarded.
Each factor includes three traits that make it easy to see what truly drives performance and satisfaction in a specific role.
Rule Management
This blue factor explores how tasks are performed within structured, rule-based environments. It reflects the need for order, predictability, and professional precision. Success is achieved through thoroughness and a clear, methodical approach to work.
System Content
This trait explores the extent to which a role depends on structure, guidelines, and stability. It focuses on planning, creating routines, and maintaining systems that ensure consistent, reliable results.
Routine Content
This trait looks at how much a job relies on accuracy, routines, and professional expertise. It reflects the need for control and precision, where correctness and specialist knowledge define success.
Predictability
This trait assesses the degree of stability in the work environment. It values patience, care, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions in low-risk, well-understood situations.
Individual Goal Orientation
This red factor describes how performance is driven by individual ambition, competition, and measurable achievement. Determination and personal accountability are key motivators in such environments.
Individual Performance Requirements
This trait measures how much success depends on personal performance in competitive settings. It highlights the drive to excel, meet clear goals, and be recognized for individual achievements.
Stress Level
This trait explores how individuals respond to challenge, uncertainty, and pressure. It reflects the ability to handle demanding tasks, adapt quickly, and maintain focus under stress.
Degrees of Freedom
This trait examines how much autonomy a role allows. It values independence, personal responsibility, and the freedom to plan and execute tasks with minimal external control.
Collaborative Orientation
This green factor reflects a culture built on trust, openness, and cooperation. Success is achieved through teamwork, communication, and strong interpersonal relationships.
Relational Content
This trait explores how much work depends on social interaction and collaboration. It values dialogue, knowledge sharing, and mutual support as pathways to effective results.
Collaborative Orientation
This trait focuses on the level of openness and trust within teams. It highlights a positive, inclusive culture where teamwork and togetherness drive performance.
Social Orientation
This trait describes how communication and social engagement contribute to task success. It values openness, regular dialogue, and the belief that collaboration enhances efficiency and outcomes.
Change Orientation
This yellow factor examines how well tasks are handled in dynamic and unpredictable settings. It rewards creativity, adaptability, and the confidence to take initiative in evolving environments.
Creativity
This trait explores the degree to which innovation and original thinking define the work environment. It values curiosity, courage, and the ability to create new solutions in uncertain contexts.
Conflict Content
This trait assesses how directly individuals address challenges and disagreements. It values honesty, resilience, and the ability to turn differences into productive discussions and stronger results.
Management
This trait reflects the responsibility for leading others and achieving shared goals. It encompasses professional, operational, motivational, and strategic leadership, driven by the desire to take responsibility and guide collective success.
