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Assessment Centres:What To Expect
Presenter’s nameDate/Venue
IMechE careers workshop
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University course
University and graduation year
Relevant work experience
Current job role
Currently company
About me!
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Informal event the evening before
Information session on the company
An early start!Psychometric testing
Technical case study
Prioritisation exercise
Interview Presentation
Group Exercise
What you can expect…
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F.A.Q’sWhy do recruiters hold assessment
centres?
How many candidates will be
there?
Where will it be held?
What should I wear?
To assess in a range of different
situations
Depends on the employer; could
be 5 to 100
Normally at the organisation or a hotel/conference
centre
Dress smart unless told otherwise
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All psychometric tests are different.
Practise makes perfect.
Check out the web …www.psychometric-success.com www.prospects.ac.uk
Ask your careers advisors for help.
Stay calm!
If you can’t answer a question move on and come back if you have time.
Psychometric Testing
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Case Study / Interview
Used to assess you technically and test your analysis skillsStay calmPrepare by reviewing applicable coursework
All the usual interview rules applyListen to the questionsThink before you answer Be concise and accurate
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Presentation
Prepared before hand or given time during the day.
Remember• Eye contact• Speak slowly and clearly• Introduction, content and conclusion
Prepare by going over recent projects or workplacements.
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Group ExerciseDesigned to see how you work as part
of a team
Make a plan and stick to it
Listen to the instructions
Keep to the assigned time
Think outside the box!
Not always about getting your ideas heard – listening skills are just as
important!
Be yourself!Will probably be
one assigned person watching
you
Be assertive yet
diplomatic
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Practise psychometric testing
Do your research on the company
Look over recent coursework
Get a good nights sleepEat breakfast!
Improved concentration = success!
Avoid too much coffee, drink water
Don’t panic Be yourself!
Tips
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Invest your time
Any Questions?
Ask for feedback
Enjoy the journey
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