Birmingham City University

Recruitment Experience Day

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

  • The session is on Tuesday 4th July from 12:30pm until 4:30pm.
  • This is being held at the Curzon Building.
  • Upon arrival, please head to the reception desk.
  • To get the most out of this experience, you need to think about the type of role or industry you would like to work in for the interview exercise.
  • We want to make this the best possible experience for you, and so please let us know if you have any particular needs.
  • You can contact us at events@gradcore.co.uk.
  • If you are not longer able to attend, please let us know by clicking here.

  • You will be able to access your schedule from 24 hours before the event and will receive an email from support@topscoretech.com 

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

AQA Level 3 Accreditation in Employability Skills

As part of the event, we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to have your achievements formally recognised with a Level 3 Accreditation in Employability Skills. The nationally recognised scheme allows you to showcase your achievements on your CV and is a great talking point with future employers.

Following the assessment centre you will be asked to complete a self-reflective journal. If eligible you will receive a certificate issued by AQA. Download the self-reflective journal HERE.

You must complete and return the self-reflective journal to events@gradcore.co.uk by Friday 7th July.

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 interview

You will take part in a 1:1 interview, which will last 10 minutes. In advance of the interview, please think about the type of role or industry you would like to work in, and the skills required for this. You will not need to share your CV during the interview.

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, you will review, discuss, and agree on what actions to take. You will then share these actions with the assessor, along with a brief explanation of your rationale.

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.