How to Prepare for an Assessment Centre - Get Online Preparation
Attending an assessment centre is very intimidating. That's why our experts have created this preparation package to ease the stress. Follow the advice in this pack and see your performance on the assessment centre exercises improve.
In the preparation, you will find help to prepare you for your interview, case study, group and role play exercise and your in-tray. Although an assessment centre is live in person, we have seen that by giving you the skills online, you are able to demonstrate them when you attend an assessment centre.
The practice package is based on 2 strategies to help you succeed:
Practice Simulations
Eliminate the element of surprise and get used to the test's difficulty level and fast pace using timed practice tests that simulate the actual questions.
Step-by-Step Explanations & Study Guides
Each question comes with a thorough explanation to show you the best solving method that is both simple and time-saving. Additionally, you'll get study guides to brush up on your math skills as there will be many questions that deal with algebra and arithmetic.
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Assessment Centre Practice
- 2 group exercise practice tests
- Role-play practice test
- 2 case study exercises
- In-tray exercises
- Study guides and tips
What Is an Assessment Day?
The assessment day is often (but not always) the final stage in the application process. Assessment days can take place at the employer’s offices or at a private assessment centre. You are evaluated through a series of individual and group tasks, all of which are aimed at giving the employer a rounded profile of your competencies as well as insight into your performance in the workplace.
Assessment days usually run four to eight hours over a period of one or two days, although mass recruitment campaigns are sometimes a three-day process. The exact schedule for each employer's assessment day varies according to the position for which the assessment is being held. Below is a review of the most common assessment centre exercises employers use in their hiring processes.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00-09.10 | Welcome & Introduction | Room 1 |
| 09.10-10.30 | Competency Based Interview | Room 1 |
| 10.30-10.45 | Break | |
| 10.45-12.30 | Analysis Presentation Exercise | Room 2 |
| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch | |
| 13.30-14.45 | Role Play Exercise | Room 2 |
| 14.45-15.00 | Break | |
| 15.00-17.00 | In-Tray Exercise | Room 1 |
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