How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre : Test-Taking Advice from the Experts

If you are applying for a new job or a promotion it is likely that you will have to face the rigours of an assessment centre. Many organizations, in both the public and private sectors, now use these extended forms of assessment for selection purposes. Many candidates fail to do themselves justice because they are unaware of the different types of assessment tasks they may have to undertake at such a centre. This book provides preparation for extended assessment events and accessible advice on key issues such as: how the assessments are conducted; how you should behave - both in formal and informal situations; how to prepare for the different forms of assessment. Where suitable, the book contains practice material from the various tests involved, such as: group exercises; presentations; psychometric tests; panel interviews; in-tray and role play exercises. With the expert guidance of Harry Tolley and Robert Wood, this book will enable you to prepare fully for the various forms of assessment and maximize your chances of success.