Hi,
What is an Assessment Centre? How does the process work? What are the assessors looking for? What exercises are included in the centre? What happens next?
Behavioural patterns are judged in the Assessment Centre. Teamwork is looked for – how effectively have you put in the inputs across to your peers. Assessment Centres are used to quantify one’s weaknesses, strengths, behaviour. Do the people meet the objectives, note the various abilities or skills for the nature of the job. Are they suited for the post? Right man for the right job. The ultimate goal is the career development plan.
Typical Assessment Centre Process:
Introduction
Psychometric Testing
Tea Break
Group Exercise
Lunch
Interviews
Conclusion
What assessors look for:
What a person says and acts
Observable and verifiable
Avoid judgments and misinterpretations
Can clearly describe actions
Collated for actions perceived
Behaviour displayed important/relevant to the role
Intellectual, social, interpersonal, adaptability, result-oriented, versatile, creativity
What exercises are included in an Assessment Centre:
Group activities
Case studies
Psychometric tests
Presentations
Interviews
‘In Basket’ activities
Teamwork is very important in organizations. Discussions and role-playing. Initiatives shown.
Don’ts:
Waste time on minute details
Rush
Only put your ideas forward
Forget to watch the time
Be rigid and insensitive
Be intimidated by others
Focus on competing with others
Dos:
Actively listen
Decide key objectives
Get a good grasp of the information
Be assertive and confident but be a diplomat
Contribute
Complete the task
Be organized
Encourage quieter members of the group
Always:
Listen to the problem
Begin by setting a structure
Stay organized
Communicate your thoughts
Communicate assumptions
Step back and summarize
Watch for cues
Be comfortable with numbers
Use business judgment and common sense
Never:
Rush to conclusions
Make assumptions without communicating to others
Use too much business jargon
Create a monologue
We at our company conduct a lot of ACs for promotions.
Hope this info is helpful.
Regards,
Pune Trainer.
+91-9922111543.