Understand recruitment assessment
Many Australian organisations use assessment centres in their recruitment process to measure your competencies. These centres often involve your participation in individual and group activities.
Assessment centres are either a half-day or full-day event usually held in the organisation's building.
During an assessment centre you'll be required to participate in a number of challenging activities. Your performance in these activities will be used to assess your competencies in relation to the position you've applied for.
These activities are led by the Human Resources department and observed by assessors who will rate your performance against skills that are required for the role. Managers and professional assessors will also be present.
Purpose
Assessment centres are proved to be effective in finding the best candidates for a job. They simulate real-life situations and allow employers to assess your:
- performance
- skills (eg teamwork, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, technical, leadership)
- behaviours
- interaction with others
- preparation levels.
Structure
Assessment centres are usually structured the same way:
- Welcome and introductions
- A presentation about the organisation
- Ice-breaker/s
- Assessment activities (eg group exercise, role play, case study, presentation, psychometric tests or interview)
- Breaks (where you are also being assessed)