Succeeding at Assessment Centres For Dummies

Impress the assessors and get the job you want
With more and more companies using Assessment Centres as part of their recruitment process, it′s vital to recognise what makes an ideal candidate. Inside you′ll find expert advice on how to excel at the most common Assessment Centre exercises, as well as must–know information on matching each exercise to the skill set being assessed – enabling you to prepare smart rather than hard, and maximise your success.
Get to grips with Assessment Centres – know what to expect and how to prepare
Tackle simulation exercises – perform to your best ability in fact–finding, analysis, scheduling and inbox activities, and more
Master interviews and psychometric tests – outshine the competition in these two popular assessment activities
Excel from start to finish – do your research, make a memorable introduction and learn from the feedback you receive
Open the book and find:
The key features of an Assessment Centre
Brilliant ways to research your chosen job role
The skills that each exercise is used to assess
Strategies to help you prepare for any assessment task
What to do – and not do – in each activity
Advice on body language and how to behave in front of potential colleagues
Expert tips for achieving peak performance

Nota biograficzna:

Nigel Povah is the Managing Director of A&DC, a practice specialising in assessment methods and developing people′s potential at work. He is a leading expert in the Assessment Centre field. Lucy Povah is a Senior Consultant at AC&DC and has a Master′s degree in Occupational Psychology.

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Impress the assessors and get the job you want
With more and more companies using Assessment Centres as part of their r ecruitment process, it′s vital to recognise what makes an ideal candidate. Inside you′ll find expert advice on how to excel at the most common Assessment Centre exercises, as well as must–know information on matching each exercise to the skill set being assessed – enabling you to prepare smart rather than hard, and maximise your success.
Get to grips with Assessment Centres – know what to expect and how to prepare
Tackle simulation exercises – perform to your best ability in fact–finding, analysis, scheduling and inbox activities, and more
Master interviews and psychometric tests – outshine the competition in these two popular assessment activities
Excel from start to finish – do your research, make a memorable introduction and learn from the feedback you receive
Open the book and find:
The key features of an Assessment Centre
Brilliant ways to research your chosen job role
The skills that each exercise is used to assess
Strategies to help you prepare for any assessment task
What to do – and not do – in each activity
Advice on body language and how to behave in front of potential colleagues
Expert tips for achieving peak performance