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How to pass an assessment centre
- 1. How To Pass An Assessment Centre
- 2. What will you learn? • What is an assessment centre • How does one work • The structure of an assessment centre • Advice on how to pass one • Extra tips for success
- 3. What is an assessment centre?
- 4. Assessment centres are a way for employers to assess the skills they may not be able to in a one to one interview such as: • Teamwork • Negotiation • Initiative
- 5. How does an assessment centre work?
- 6. So, what happens… A group of candidates will usually spend half a day to a day undertaking various exercises that will test skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a role. The type of exercises will depend on the role but expect some or all of the following: • Group exercises • Individual written tests • Role plays • Presentations • Individual exercise related to the role (i.e. develop a piece of code if you were applying for a developer role) • Aptitude and personality tests • Interviews
- 8. Each employer will vary in the way they conduct their assessment centre and the type of exercises they run. Below is a guide to what a typical assessment centre will involve: • Arrival of candidates • Introduction to the day, the company and the people running the assessment centre (if it is for one role, they may go into more detail about the role too) • Ice breaker exercise • Exercise 1 • Break • Exercise 2 • Lunch • Exercise 3 • Closing comments
- 9. How to Pass
- 10. Prepare or prepare to fail… How will you get there, How long will it take/cost Is there parking Location Understand the role What time does it start/finish
- 11. Research the company Visit the company website and social media channels Key skills for the role Find out who will be attending the assessment centre from the company. Connect with them on LinkedIn and look at their own journey
- 12. First Impression Count Arrive 10-15 minutes early Be polite to everyone you meet Make conversation with other candidates in the room
- 13. Showcase Your Soft Skills Soft skills include; communication, teamwork, negotiation, persuasion, listening, initiative, problem-solving, creativity, time management, leadership, interpersonal ability and work ethic To ensure you showcase your skills to their full potential: Put your point forward Listen to others Don’t argue Ask those who haven’t contributed their opinion Suggest a vote if a decision can’t be made on a task Keep to time (if a timed task) – maybe suggest allowing certain times for certain parts of the task
- 14. Extra Tips
- 15. Extra Tips…. • Assessment doesn’t stop at lunch or break times – network and talk to people at the company • Dress to impress • Relax and be yourself • Practice tests • Avoid negativity • Believe in yourself!
- 16. If you’re looking for a new role, maybe we can help? Take a look at the ASC Jobs Board Today www.asc-connections.com/job-search Alternatively, contact a member of the team who specialises in your sector to see how they could help you. 0121 236 1662
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- This has also meant that internally we will be changing the names of some teams and what they focus on.
- This has also meant that internally we will be changing the names of some teams and what they focus on.
- This has also meant that internally we will be changing the names of some teams and what they focus on.