Assessment centres can sometimes feel overwhelming or intimidating but that doesn’t have to be the case.

Assessment centres can sometimes feel overwhelming or intimidating but that doesn’t have to be the case. The Careers Service has a wide variety of information and resources available to help build your confidence.

Our Career Essentials – Assessment Centres workshop is taking place on Tuesday 12 March from 11.00 – 12.00. Book your spot through JobsLive today!

What is an assessment centre?

A typical assessment centre involves a range of activities intended to give an employer an insight into how you work, think and would respond to a variety of situations. They are used by organisations (normally larger ones) during their recruitment process for internships or graduate roles. An assessment centre can last anywhere from a couple of hours to two full days and can take place online or in-person.

For more information, check out our Career Snapshot: Assessment Centres video and see our Assessment centres webpage.

Top tips for success

Before:
• Read the invitation carefully as it often tells you what to expect and the activities involved
• Revisit the job description before the event to identify what skills they are looking for and reread your application and CV
• Research the organisation so you know as much as possible about them and monitor their social media for any recent news

During:
• Listen carefully and get involved in activities
• Be friendly, polite and professional but remember to stay assertive
• Do not worry about other candidates and their actions but focus on trying to make a good impression

After:
• Hopefully you will be celebrating an offer of employment but if you are rejected do not be afraid to ask for feedback on your performance to help you in the future

More helpful tips can be found on our Assessment centres webpage.

Further resources available

Don’t forget to sign up for our Career Essentials – Assessment Centres workshop on JobsLive, taking place on Tuesday 12 March from 11.00 – 12.00 am.

If you would like some one-to-one advice, you can also book a 25-minute discussion with one of our careers consultants via JobsLive.

We wish you the best of luck!