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How to Succeed at Assessment Centres Kathleen Houston

How to Succeed at Assessment Centres By Kathleen Houston

How to Succeed at Assessment Centres by Kathleen Houston


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Summary

Many employers now invite candidates to an assessment day. This book guides you through each step of the process, from getting selected and preparing for psychometric tests to group exercises and interviews. Featuring practical exercises and advice from both employers and graduates, it's an invaluable resource for opening the door to your career.

How to Succeed at Assessment Centres Summary

How to Succeed at Assessment Centres by Kathleen Houston

This book is a fast-track course on how to perform convincingly and impressively for assessment centres and in-depth interviews. It guides students through the process from making the shortlist and preparing for psychometric tests through to delivering dynamic presentations and demonstrating your teamwork and leadership potential. Combining insights from employers who run assessment centres with the stories of graduates who have experienced them, it includes opportunities for students to try their hand at authentic assessment centre activities, build their knowledge of current recruitment methods and develop strategies for success.

Packed with helpful advice and handy hints, this is an essential companion for all students preparing for assessment centres and interviews as part of the graduate recruitment process. It is also an ideal resource for students and staff on career and employability-related modules.

About Kathleen Houston

Kathleen Houston is Associate Lecturer at Lancaster University, UK and Senior Fellow of Employability and Enterprise at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. She is also an NHS Lay Adviser for panel interviews and recruitment and assessment centres.

Eileen Cunningham is a Freelance Occupational Psychologist with expertise in psychometric assessment. She is also a university tutor and doctoral researcher at the University of Salford, UK.

Table of Contents

Foreword.- 1. The Employer Perspective.- 2. Getting Selected.- 3. Psychometric and Assessment Day Tests.- 4. Numerical Ability Assessments.- 5. Verbal Reasoning Assessments.- 6. Observation by Assessors.- 7. Assessment Day Group Exercises.- 8. Assessment Day Other Activities.- 9. Presentations Prepared or Unprepared.- 10. The Interview Questions.- 11. Interview Preparation.- 12. Peak Performance.- Notes.- Index.

Additional information

GOR008286399
9781137469311
1137469315
How to Succeed at Assessment Centres by Kathleen Houston
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Macmillan Education UK
2015-12-02
280
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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