Succeeding at Assessment Centres in a week

Assessment Centres are an approach to selection in which a number of different exercises or methods are used to assess an individual's suitability for a job. The job hunter typically goes through an extended selection pocess involving activities such as presentations, group exercises, interviews and case studies.

This form of recruitment has been growing in popularity in both the public and private sector, as employers are increasingly realising the long-term benefits of selecting employees in this way. For job hunters, though, these centres can be a daunting experience. This book aims to guide potential applicants through the process by explaining why assessment centres are conducted, what employers are looking for and what to expect on the day.

Contents List:
1 - Sunday: What is an Assessment Centre and why are they so popular?
2 - Monday: Preparing for a Competency Based Interview
3 - Tuesday: Preparing for group activities
4 - Wednesday: Preparing for Psychometric Tests and Questionnaires
5 - Thursday: Preparing for Analysis Exercises
6 - Friday: Preparing for Presentation Exercises
7 - Saturday: Pulling it all together - general hints and tips

The Authors:
John Sponton and Stewart Wright are Directors of Informed Assessment Limited which specialises in managerial assessment for recruitment, personal development and career management. John is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Stewart is an experienced assessment consultant.

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