Assessment centres
What happens at assessments centres?
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Assessment centres are one of the most reliable methods of assessing candidates, often offered by larger employers either before or after an initial interview.
By giving candidates the chance to demonstrate your potential in a variety of exercises and settings employers hope to gain a more complete picture of your skills and abilities.
Going to assessment centres can be a demanding experience. You may want to meet a careers adviser to help you prepare.
Assessment Centre activities
- Interviews - All assessment centres include at least one interview.
- Psychometric tests - Find out about the types of psychometric tests you may face.
- Presentations
- Group discussions
- Teamwork exercises - Find out about working in teams
- Role play
- Work-simulation - which could include practice in-tray exercises.
- Passive and semi passive activities .
What happens after assessment centres?
Ask about feedback on your performance if it hasn't already been offered. If you do not hear from the employer for 2/3 weeks, write or telephone to enquire whether a decision has been made.
