QMUL SEF

In-person assessment centre

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?

Key information

You will receive an email from events@gradcore.co.uk with the individual timings for your event.

You will receive your login details to assess.digital one week before your assessment centre.

 

See below for more information about the exercises you will be taking part in and any preparation that is required.

Date & Location

24th February 2023
11:30am – 16:00pm

Your assessment centre will be held in-person.

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

The interview

You will take part in a 1:1 interview, which will last 10 minutes. Review the job descriptions below to prepare for this exercise. This will give you an insight into the types of questions that an employer will ask. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions.

The group exercise

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.

All materials for your presentation exercise will be provided on the day. No pre-work is required for this exercise.

The presentation

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.

All materials for your group exercise will be provided on the day. No pre-work is required for this exercise.

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