Assessment Centres

What is an Assessment centre?

An assessment centre is a process of establishing how well a candidate’s ability matches the requirement of a position. This is done by identifying a number of key abilities required for the role. Activities or exercises are then designed to test the abilities. The exercises you would be involved in are specifically constructed for each client. As you undertake each exercise, your performance will be monitored by a number of trained assessors and observers who will make note of indicators relating to your performance.

During the programme, each competency will be assessed on a number of occasions and the assessors with take all results into consideration. The assessment process will consist of a range of activities detailed below, and will typically involve up to 8 applicants being assessed simultaneously with a range of individual and group activities.

Why use assessment centres?

Assessment centres have been proven to be much more objective in their ability to identify the most appropriate candidates. Each assessment centre is designed to give you the best possible chance of demonstrating your ability relevant to the requirements of the role you are being assessed for.

How long will it take?

The duration varies, dependant on the client requirement, but can usually be concluded within 1 day.

What exercises will I be involved in?

The assessment centres we deliver will be conducted fully in the English language. You will be involved in a range of exercises designed to assess your behavioural skills in addition to your job related skills:

Use this link for example exercises.

How can I prepare myself?

We would encourage you to follow the following recommendations.

What happens after the assessment?

At the end of the assessment you will be given details regarding obtaining feedback from the assessment. You will be encouraged to seek feedback both from the exercises and the personality profile.

And finally......Good Luck!