Assessment centres
Graduate assessment centres vary in structure from employer to employer, but their core purpose is to create an environment in which you, along with other candidates, demonstrate key workplace skills. These include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, task management and leadership and they are assessed through activities like group work, presentations, case studies and e-tray exercises. Find out what assessment centres involve and how to approach the different activities, and find out how to be both leader and team player.
How to be your best self at graduate assessment centres
The assessment centre may seem artificial, but you should be able to show what you'd really be like if you got a place on the graduate scheme.
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What are in-tray exercises?
How would you cope on the job with an inbox full of urgent tasks and limited time? You'll need to prove that you can prioritise under pressure to impress graduate recruiters in the e-tray or in-tray exercise. Find out how.
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Deliver a presentation that's worthy of a graduate job
If the thought of speaking in front of a mixed group of candidates and assessors fills you with dread, follow our ground rules for a perfect presentation.
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Coping with case studies for graduate jobs
Our tips on how to prepare for the case study exercise will help you show graduate recruiters at your assessment centre how well you could perform in the job.
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Group exercises: what to expect
The group exercise is a key part of the assessment centre day and helps graduate recruiters assess how you'd perform in the job. Find out what they're looking for and how to impress them.
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The graduate's guide to assessment centres
Find out why graduate employers use assessment centres, what recruiters look for and how to show you're the right candidate for the job.
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