An Assessment Centre is a method used by some companies to assess candidates for a job. Assessment Centres supplement interviews to provide deeper insights into candidates' qualities. Employers gather candidates for the same role and evaluate them through individual and group exercises, reflecting the skills required for the job.

Key Points:

• Not Direct Competition: You're assessed against the employer’s criteria, not against other candidates.
• Teamwork is Crucial: Demonstrate your ability to work in a team.
• Assessors' Notes: Assessors take detailed notes and grade each candidate on various competencies.

What is Assessed?

• Competencies: Teamwork, leadership, initiative, etc. Check the company's recruitment information for valued skills.
• Observation: Assessors observe social skills, intellectual ability, and attitudes over a few hours or days, including during meals.

Types of Assessments:

• Individual Activities: Measure abilities, skills, and personality (e.g., psychometric tests, in-tray exercises, case studies, role plays, presentations, interviews).
• Group Activities: Evaluate communication and teamwork skills (e.g., group discussions, tasks, case studies, presentations, social activities). Aim to contribute constructively to the team effort.