What are assessment centres?

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The assessment centre (AC) is usually the last part of the selection process and only about 5% of applicants get this far. Any combination of the following may form part of the programme in any order.

• Interviews
• Ability/personality tests
• Group exercises/team games
• Case study/problem solving
• Giving a presentation
• In-tray exercise
• Social events
• Site visits/office or factory tour

Most ACs involve an interview. All the same rules apply to interviews at the AC as for other interviews: though you will probably need a greater level of care and preparation because second interviews tend to be even more challenging.