ASSESSMENT CENTRE by Emanuele Rocchetti https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0 ERASMUS+ GROUP TASK en-us 2017-11-16 16:07:01 UTC 2024-09-05 22:09:36 UTC hello@padlet.com WHAT IS AN ASSESSMENT CENTRE mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207744781 Assessment events are referred to by various names, sometimes they’re called “assessment centres”, “assessment days” or “assessment events”. The language may differ but the principle is exactly the same: It’s an event to test a group of candidates’ suitability for a given role.
It’s not a location, it’s a process. It usually takes place at a company office, conference facility or a conveniently placed hotel.
]]> 2017-11-16 16:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207744781 mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207747689 2017-11-16 16:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207747689 mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207762394 2017-11-16 16:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207762394 What happens at an assessment centre? mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207763195 Assessors observe a group of candidates performing a variety of specially-designed tests (including psychometric tests) and exercises which provide specific information on the ability & mental capacity of each candidate.
Each of the exercises simulate aspects of the job description and allow the candidates to demonstrate how their skills match with those required to perform that role. 
]]> 2017-11-16 16:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207763195 How long do assessment centres last? mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207767266 It varies from half-a-day to two full days. The more senior the role, the longer the assessment.]]> 2017-11-16 16:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207767266 mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207769505 2017-11-16 16:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207769505 What exercises will I have to do? mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207770325 The most common exercises are:
  • Presentations
  • Interviews
  • Role-plays
  • The in-tray exercise (or e-tray exercise)
  • A group exercise
In addition to these practical exercises, there will almost always be some form of psychometric testing. Usually in the following areas:
  • Personality questionnaires
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Numerical reasoning
  • Logical reasoning
]]> 2017-11-16 16:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207770325 Example assessment day mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207771336
  • 09.00 - Arrival and introduction
  • 09.15 - Employer presentation and group ice-breaker exercise
  • 10.00 - Psychometric tests
  • 11.30 - Individual task: In-tray exercise
  • 12.45 - Lunch
  • 13.45 - Group exercise: Case study
  • 14.45 - Assessment interviews
  • 16.15 - Individual presentations
  • 17.15 - Evaluation
  • 17.30 - Finish
    • ]]>     2017-11-16 16:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207771336     mnlrcct https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207773426 2017-11-16 16:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/207773426 UNACCEPTABLE TESTS OR QUESTIONS mapilarvicente https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198097


    Discriminative questions (sex, race, civil status, etc) are not allowed, however there are companies that ask them, but the answer is not compulsory. Obviously pregnancy tests, dope tests (drugs), breath test (alcohol) are not acceptable.
    Finally, although projecting test are not forbidden, they are seldom used because they give too much information about a candidate’s personality while the candidate is not conscious of doing it. They consist in answering back with a word, a story or a behavior, after looking at a picture, colour or an ink spot.

    ]]>     2017-11-28 22:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198097     mapilarvicente https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198140 2017-11-28 22:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198140 FREQUENT TESTS mapilarvicente https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198752 The most frequent tests are: 

    ·          Professional tests (base on concrete knowledge, languages, finding out solutions, etc…) 
    ·         Personality Test (to measure responsibility level, creativity, autonomy, etc…)
    ·          Psychometric Test (aptitude tests and intelligence)
    More and more companies add group dynamics to evaluate team working abilities, especially for executive positions 
    ]]>     2017-11-28 22:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198752     THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS mapilarvicente https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198961 First of all the company decides the kind of tasks the candidate should do, the knowledge, aptitudes and attitudes and also the personality for that specific position, and designs the ideal job profile. 

    The recruitment process follows the following steps:
    1.    First date interview.  HR asks general questions about experience, background, etc as the candidate’s dressing is observed, if it is important for the job.
    2.    Application form filling: many companies ask the candidate to fill in an application form with the c.v. and the motivation essay.
    3.     Test or challengers. Candidates go through several tests to show capacities, qualities, knowledge, personality, aptitudes, etc…. 
    4.    References checking. If the candidate passes the tests, the company checks the references from previous positions.  
    5.    Accurate interview. After passing every test above, there is a deeper interview with organized questions or spontaneous ones.
    6.    Medical check-up: This is only for final candidates in jobs that requires physical or psychological. 
    7.     Final decision: After making a decision, the elected candidate received a job offer with salary, benefit, timetable, etc…

    ]]>     2017-11-28 22:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211198961     https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211392970
    The most frequent tests are: 

    ·          Professional tests (base on concrete knowledge, languages, finding out solutions, etc…) 
    ·         Personality Test (to measure responsibility level, creativity, autonomy, etc…)
    ·          Psychometric Test (aptitude tests and intelligence)
    ·         More and more companies add group dynamics to evaluate team working abilities, especially for executive positions.
    ]]>     2017-11-29 14:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211392970     sandracampillo2001 https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211402257 2017-11-29 14:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mnlrcct/bnm6pg3kzht0/wish/211402257