Natalie Smith & Jenny KeaveneyCareers & Employability Service

Introduction to the Careers and Employability Service.

Assessment Centres: Aims and objectives. What is an assessment centre? Mock assessment centre exercise. Feedback.

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Aim: to experience an assessment centre exercise.Objectives:By the end of the session you should be able to:Explain what an assessment centre is and why they are used.Describe what went well and what you could improve for next time following the assessment centre exercise.

A number of exercises designed to assess the full range of skills and personal attributes required for the job.

They may include: Group activities Delivering a presentation E-tray exercises Role plays Tests

They are one of the most reliable methods of assessing candidates.

They offer a thorough, in-depth assessment.

They assess what candidates will actually do if selected, not just how good they are at interview.

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Ways of working together:

Everything from this workshop is to remain confidential.Respect the views of the people you are working with.Feedback will be constructive.

20 minutes

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Aim: to experience an assessment centre exercise.Objectives:By the end of the session you should be able to:Explain what an assessment centre is and why they are used.Describe what went well and what you could improve for next time following the assessment centre exercise.

www.kent.ac.uk/ces

www.prospects.ac.uk

www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm