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Unit 7a: Assessment Centres

Performing well at an assessment centre

This unit has been developed primarily for university students seeking entry into organisations that recruit large numbers of graduates at the one time. It is recommended that students read the whole unit and follow the links to suggested websites.

Once they have a good understanding of assessment centres, it would be worthwhile running some of the activities they are likely to face; group discussions, group tasks, role play exercises, presentations and, of course, the coffee break.

Estimated Time Required: 1 hour
Learner Outcomes:
  1. understand what an assessment centre is

  2. list and describe some of the activities used in assessment centres

  3. prepare for these activities so as to present yourself in the best possible way