I got a message that have been shortlisted to participate in an assessment centre and interview session in an HCDC recruitment. Can anybody pls share with me what an assessment centre is all about. If you have any personal experience, pls share

Hi
Assessment centre is is unique yet integral part of the recruitment process. It varies from company to company, depending on laid down policies. AC generally progresses in the order highlighted below.
1. Aptitude test (optional) - a quick 1-2 hour numerical an verbal paper or computer based test to test your analytical skills

2. Group discussion - this segment usually ran by an experienced facilitator and it involves dividing the pool of applicants into groups of 10-15 and throwing a question that could range from your thoughts on Educational decay in modern governance to your stance on feminism in sub-sahara Africa (random topic). The facilitator will ask the question and watch you guys deliberate on it, the whole idea is to see how well you perform in team-centric situations and how you think (logical/deductive/inductive). reasoning. Hints: speak intelligently in a brief sentences, don't talk over another applicant and don't be a yes man. In essence make sure you talk

3. Case study (Optional) - it's a personal or team work exercise depending on the firm's recruitment policies. A facilitator will ask a question that involves critical thinking e.g a man has £4B and wants to invest in Nigeria' Economy. What sector should he invest in, potential competition and probable rewards etc. You would be given time to think, type up a proposal on word and draw graphs on power point and finally present to the panelist. If it's a Group activity, each of you will assume unique roles, ranging from leader to scribe. This exercise to designed to test your presentation skills.

4. Role playing/Acting (Optional) - you would be briefed on the wants/needs of a fictional client and asked to broker a deal with the said client after analysing some documents, acting as an agent of the firm. A facilitator will play the role of th client. Testing yur communication and interpersonal skills are two of several reasons why,this test was made. In most case, it's either you do a role playing exercise or case study. It's only on rare occasions that you would be required to do both.

5. Interview (panel or partner) - basic interview questions and/or technical questions

Hope I was able to shed light on a seemingly dark situation. Now go and get that job.

navistar:
Hi
Assessment centre is is unique yet integral part of the recruitment process. It varies from company to company, depending on laid down policies. AC generally progressing in the order highlighted below.
1. Aptitude test (optional) - a quick 1-2 hour numerical an verbal paper or computer based test to test your analytical skills

2. Group discussion - this segment usually ran by an experienced facilitator and it involves dividing the pool of applicants into groups of 10-15 and throwing a question that could range from your thoughts on Educational decay in modern governance to your stance on feminism in sub-sahara Africa (random topic). The facilitator will ask the question and watch you guys deliberate on it, the whole idea is to see how well you perform in team-centric situations and how you think (logical/deductive/induction). reasoning. Hints: speak intelligently in a brief sentences, don't talk over another applicant and don't be a yes man. In essence make sure you talk

3. Case study (Optional) - it's a personal or team work exercise depending on the firm's recruitment policies. A facilitator will ask a question that involves critical thinking e.g a man has £4B and wants to invest in Nigeria' Economy. What sector should he invest in, potential competition and probable rewards etc. You would be given time to think, type up a proposal on word and draw graphs on power point and finally present to the panelist. If it's a Group activity, each of you will assume unique roles, ranging from leader to scribe. This exercise to designed to test to presentation skills.

4. Role playing/Acting (Optional) - you would be briefed on the wants/needs of a fictional client and asked to broker a deal with the said client after analysing some documents, acting as an agent of the firm. A facilitator will play the role of th client. Testing yur communication and interpersonal skills are two of several reasons why,this test was made. In most case, it's either you do a role playing exercise or case study. It's only on rare occasions that you would be required to do both.

5. Interview (panel or partner) - basic interview questions and/or technical questions

Hope I was able to shed light on a seemingly dark situation. Now go and get that job.

Thanks

missKiffy:

Thanks

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