for. You may be tested in a group of people or alone. Group situations will usually reflect real working environments. For instance, you might be asked to work through a problem or case study as a team or to complete an exercise. You might also have to undergo a competency interview or be interviewed by a panel.
The kinds of tests you might have to complete individually are: personality tests, aptitude tests, case studies, giving a presentation or completing an e-tray exercise or in-tray test. The assessment centre might also involve social events with the employees and/ or information sessions. This is a chance for you to find out more up- to-date and in-depth information about the company.
When faced with an onslaught of tests and interviews, it’s vital to pay close attention to any instructions and try to keep your concentration and motivation up all day (even if it requires herculean effort). You should treat the assessment centre like a job and go dressed in smart business wear; put that little sparkly ‘Primarni’ number away. Be sociable, friendly and shake hands with everyone you meet. Forget ‘dog eat dog’…
That friendliness should extend to other job candidates as well. Don’t go all ‘The Apprentice’ and back- stab in the board room. You are not in a competition; it’s about proving yourself rather than dragging down other people. After all, the employer might just be looking for candidates at a certain standard and hire everybody who reaches it. Concentrating on bringing down other candidates will only serve to make you look bad (and it won’t make your mother proud).
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