Preparation for the Assessment Centre

There is nothing in particular that you need to bring.  We will provide pens/pencils paper, paper clips, staplers, etc.  Some candidates find it helpful to bring their own pen.

This is not like assessment processes where things can be learned or practiced beforehand, such as numerate skills.  We are hoping to gain some insight into you as an individual and how you conduct yourself with others.

As part of your invitation pack you will receive a list of all the competences that you will be tested on at the Assessment Centre.  You may find it useful to familiarise yourself with this list, and consider how you have demonstrated such behaviours in the past - either at work, or through out of work activities.

One other thing that might help in readying yourself is the knowledge that you will have more than one opportunity to demonstrate each competence, as each one is assessed on two separate occasions.

You might also like to consider the following tips:

• Do not act - be yourself.
• Do not try to second-guess the competences you are being assessed on.
• Follow instructions - each task will have clear instructions and objectives.  Make sure that you completely identify each task and sub-task that is required and that you accomplish all of them.  If there is anything you do not understand or are not sure of, ask the Centre Manager for clarification.
• Get Some Rest - try to get as much rest before the day as possible as it is likely to be quite intensive and tiring.