University of Westminster

Recruitment Experience Day (RED)

Welcome to your one-stop-shop event information page where we give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about this experience and how to be best prepared.

The job market continues to be very competitive and, regardless of the sector or organisation that you want to work for, this is a fantastic opportunity in which to practise key parts of the recruitment process.

What do you need to know?

  • This event is taking place on Tuesday 14th March between 09:30am and 12:00pm.
  • Follow the link here and complete the online form to book your place. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible. The closing date is 9th March at 5pm. 
  • Review the technical guide to make sure that you have everything you need to participate in this digital event.
  • You will receive an email from hello@assess.digital before the event with your login details.
  • When you receive this invite, you can click here to login to assess.digital.

Your exercises

You will take part in the following exercises where you will receive very detailed and personalised feedback that will help you when applying for future roles. Please take time to familiarise yourself with what’s involved for each exercise and click here to see some of the key competencies that employers would like you to demonstrate in this process. All materials for your exercises will be provided on the day. No pre-work is required.

The group exercise

The group exercise is a collaborative task where you will work together as a group on a time-sensitive task. You will be presented with a scenario that requires you to make decisions and contribute your suggestions as a group.

The presentation

You will present a 3-minute presentation to the assessor and a group of your peers. The topics will be provided to you at the start of the exercise, and you will be given time to prepare and deliver your presentation during the exercise time slot. The assessor will then ask you questions.

 

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