It's becoming more common for organisations to use assessment centres as part of their recruitment drive. So if you've recently been invited to one, and you're not sure what to expect or how to excel, then this is the book for you. You'll be guided through how each activity is conducted and how to prepare for each part of the selection process. You'll find expert advice on how to shine in every activity - and get the career you want. Succeeding at Assessment Centres For Dummies covers: Standing Out in Group Exercises Impressing in Oral Presentations Achieving in Analysis Exercises Performing in Planning and Scheduling Exercises Perfecting Your Approach to Psychometrics
Introduction 1 Part I: Introducing Assessment Centres 5 Chapter 1: Demystifying Assessment Centres 7 Chapter 2: How an Assessment Centre Works 27 Chapter 3: Maximising Your Chances of Success 47 Part II: Mastering Assessment Centre Exercises 61 Chapter 4: Standing Out in Group Exercises 63 Chapter 5: Impressing in Oral Presentations 81 Chapter 6: Starring in Role-Plays 99 Chapter 7: Shining in Fact-Finding Exercises 119 Chapter 8: Achieving in Analysis Exercises 131 Chapter 9: Performing in Planning and Scheduling Exercises 145 Chapter 10: Managing In-Basket or Inbox Exercises 157 Part III: Excelling at Non-Exercise Assessment Centre Activities 175 Chapter 11: Responding Effectively in Interviews 177 Chapter 12: Perfecting Your Approach to Psychometric Tests 199 Chapter 13: Tackling Other Activities 217 Chapter 14: Learning from Attending an Assessment Centre 233 Part IV: The Part of Tens 255 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Impress the Assessors 257 Chapter 16: Ten Ways of Behaving Effectively 265 Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Achieving Peak Performance 273 Index 279
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