by Harry Tolley (Author)
When applying for a new job or a promotion a lot of people have to face the rigours of an assessment centre. Many organizations, in both the public and private sectors, now use these extended forms of assessment for selection purposes. Candidates often fail to do themselves justice as they are unaware of the different types of assessment tasks they may have to undertake. This fully revised and expanded new edition provides ideal preparation for assessment events and there is expert advice on all the key issues such as: how the assessments are conducted, how to behave - both in formal and informal situations, and how to prepare for the different forms of assessment. It looks in detail at each of these different assessments, from group exercises and psychometric tests to panel interviews and role play exercises. There are plenty of practice questions with answers and explanations, and new material on personality and emotional intelligence questionnaires. How to succeed at an assessment centre is essential preparation for this daunting selection process and it will help to improve anyone's chances of success.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Nov 2005
ISBN 10: 0749444215
ISBN 13: 9780749444211
Book Overview: Fully revised and expanded new edition covering every aspect of assessment centres Includes new practice questions with answers and explanations Contains two new chapters on personality & EI questionnaires and reading and listening skills Practice and preparation will help ensure candidates succeed