Assessment Centres

Claire Fisher

Talent Acquisition Manager

Agenda What is an assessment centre

Before the assessment centre

What to expect at an assessment centre

Exercises

Tips

The Interview Process

Online Application Telephone Screen1st Interview with

Recruiter

Branch Visitand InterviewWith Branch

Manager

Assessment Day And Area ManagerInterview

What is an assessment centre

Method used by employers to select candidates by using a variety of interviews, tests, presentations and group exercises

Usually the last stage of the recruitment process Typically a small number of candidates Normally held in comfortable surroundings

Getting selected for an assessment centre

Being chosen means you are a very strong candidate

Only a small proportion of candidates get through to this stage

You have shown you possess the skills they are looking for

You are much closer to getting a job offer

Before the assessment centre…..

Research

What should you research? The company-Ethos/Values/Core Competencies/History What your role will involve The training you will receive

How do you research? Internet Company/HR Dept Career Services Careers Fairs

Importance of Research

Gain confidence-mentally prepared Develop impressive questions Portrayed as enthusiastic, keen, committed, serious Find out it’s suitability to yourself Awareness of the job market Helps your success

Appearance

MEN:

Dark, conservative business suit Dress shirt, preferably white Colour coordinated tie – not too flashy Clean black conservative dress shoes Conservative black dress belt Dark socks (navy or black) Minimum of jewelry Well groomed – shave and get a haircut! Avoid too much aftershave

Appearance

WOMEN:

Dark, conservative business suit Blouse colour muted and conservative Conservative shoes, black or navy Dark or neutral tights Minimum of jewelry If long hair, tie back – avoid anything distracting Avoid too much perfume

Be Punctual

Turn up on time

Travel down the night before

Map out your route before the day

Allow extra time for traffic conditions

What to expect at an assessment centre

Role plays

Presentation exercise

Individual exercises

Group exercises

Final Interview

Psychometric Test

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Structure of an assessment Centre

2/3 exercises looking at different core competencies

Present yourself or the person sitting next to you

Mathematical/Psychometric tests

Opportunity to meet various employees from different departments

Final Interview

Assessment Tips

Note Taker Volunteer Not necessarily the loudest Listen Be aware of the skills Team Player Open minded Positive and Supportive Confidence

Nice Touch…

Shake the assessors hand Send an email Ensure you are aware of the next step

FINGERS CROSSED!!!

If you are unsuccessful

Don’t Give Up!

Demonstrate Persistence and Resilience Reapply OR Obtain feedback, take on board & implement Move on!!

Thank YouClaire Fisher

Talent Acquisition Manager(East England)

Email: claire.l.fisher@erac.com

Apply on line: www.enterprisealive.co.uk