GradcoreGradcoreWelcome 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
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.
On 13th December 2023 you will attend one of two sessions. You will be invited to either:
09:00am – 13:00pm or 14:00pm – 18:00pm
Your assessment centre will be held in person at:
The Twickenham Stoop, Harlequin Rugby Ground
Langhorn Dr, Twickenham TW2 7SX
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
A real employer’s interview may last up to an hour. In this assessment centre experience, you will have a 10 minute interview to give you a snapshot of ‘typical’ practice. It will give you an insight into the types of questions you may be asked at a real interview.
This exercise requires preparation before the event.
The group exercise is a very common exercise in a real assessment centre. Though assessed individually, you will work collaboratively with your peers towards a particular objective. This exercise looks to view your teamwork skills in a collaborative environment.
You do not need to prepare anything for this exercise.
In a real assessment centre, you may be asked to deliver a presentation that demonstrates your skills. For this assessment centre experience, you will prepare a presentation prior to the event. You will work individually and will present to your assessor and a small group of peers.
This exercise requires preparation before the event.
