Why Use An Assessment Day Process?

April 7, 2009 by ProGrad 

Assessment Days, such as the one used by ProGrad are designed to use a variety of tests and exercises to see how graduates interact in a business environment. Some common exercises that are used include group discussion, problem solving games and psychometric testing, all with an aim of determining which applicants have the most suitable attributes for the roles available.

The assessment days are not designed to test technical skills and knowledge, but are used to determine which candidates have business related skills and competencies that can be transferred into the business world.

Basic attributes that are typically desired include confidence, professionalism, strong communication skills, loyalty, determination and team working abilities.

Successful?

Well done, however the interview process isn’t over yet! You may have just made it through to the next stage in the organisations recruiting process. For further interview techniques please see the website www.progradsydney.com.au

Unsuccessful?

If you are not successful at the assessment day, don’t let it affect you, there are many different reasons why an organisation may have not chosen you to make it through.

  •  The assessment day was only testing against the needs of that particular role or organisation; your next interview/assessment day may test against totally different competencies.
  • Use the assessment day to your advantage – view it as a positive experience and take all you can to apply it to your next interview process.
  • Ask for feedback – Otherwise you will never know how to improve.

  

Sophie

 

 

For more information relating to graduate careers, please contact ProGrad directly on 02 8235 8300 or visit our website www.prograd.com.au

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