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What is it ?
Some organisations will use assessment centres as part of their selection process. An assessment centre generally entails a group of potential candidates to spend approximately a day engaging in a variety of set activities. Whilst candidates are actively involved in completing the set tasks, a number of individuals involved in the recruiting moves around the room to observe and take note of candidates’ performance.
What will I be required to do?
The types of activities that may be utilised in assessment centres vary. Typically some examples include:
- Case studies
- Individual exercises
- Group work
- Role plays
- Give presentations
- Complete psychometric tests
- Hold discussions
- Problem solve
- Individual interview
- Group interview
How do I prepare?
It is important to consider the competencies that the employer is likely to be looking for in relation to the set activities. Employers are looking for candidates who are confident, motivated and enthusiastic. Most importantly, be yourself!
Some of the skills and attributes that are commonly sought from candidates include:
- Developing rapport with other group members
- Contributing to group discussions
- Communicating effectively
- Demonstrated ability to think laterally
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Strategically influencing others
- Leadership and initiative skills
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