Recruiters will consider factors such as how you interact with assessors and other
candidates at assessment centres, and the rapport you build with interviewers.
Not exact matches
Tejal says: «
At assessment centres, the recruiters observe how
candidates interact; they're looking for people who think outside the box.
In most recruitment scenarios you don't meet the other
candidates but
at assessment centres not only do you meet them but you may be asked to participate in a group exercise where you are competing directly with them.
Candidates usually have one or two interviews for graduate jobs
at big retailers: typically a telephone or video interview and then an interview with a senior manager or two, either
at an
assessment centre or just after as a final stage of selection.
«We use strengths - based questions in the video interviews and this style gives
candidates an opportunity to articulate their strengths
at an earlier stage prior to the
assessment centre.»
Previous
candidates at the Aviva
assessment centre have had dinner the night before and Swiss Re has traditionally held its
assessment centres in Zurich over a weekend.
Second interviews are typically face - to - face and are likely to take place
at an
assessment centre, with a member of staff from the business area the
candidate has applied to.
At some
assessment centres you will be asked to give a presentation, usually to a mixed group of
candidates and assessors.
The
assessment centre is partly a social exercise, so do chat with the other
candidates at coffee breaks and over lunch.
Lizzie advises
candidates to relax and be natural
at the
assessment centre.
Live agent inbound and outbound contact
centre services Responsibilities: • Day to day management of the recruitment department • To work closely with the operational management teams to identify all recruitment needs for the contact
centre • Continuously source cost effective methods of recruitment and to maintain a healthy recruitment pipeline which matches the business needs • To drive direct recruitment channels for cost effective recruitment • To own and administer effective
assessment centres for the recruitment of potential new starters • To compile starters list for all projects and ensure they are sent out accurately and on time and that the required HR paperwork is completed • Maintenance of the recruitment notice boards including generating posters and appropriate communications • Looking
at different ways to attract and assess talent, such as organising and attending recruitment / assessment events • Producing weekly and monthly reports for senior management • Highlighting any recruitment issues or concerns to the operations team • Administering payroll and maintaining employee records • Administer and process timesheets weekly and monthly basis • Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures • Interpreting and advising on employment law Person Specification: • At least 2 years in - house recruitment background within an outsourced contact centre • Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels • The ability to influence, question & listen • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work well under pressure • Flexible, positive with a can do attitude • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken Working hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 6 pm Due to a very high number of applications we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedbac
at different ways to attract and assess talent, such as organising and attending recruitment /
assessment events • Producing weekly and monthly reports for senior management • Highlighting any recruitment issues or concerns to the operations team • Administering payroll and maintaining employee records • Administer and process timesheets weekly and monthly basis • Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures • Interpreting and advising on employment law Person Specification: •
At least 2 years in - house recruitment background within an outsourced contact centre • Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels • The ability to influence, question & listen • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work well under pressure • Flexible, positive with a can do attitude • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken Working hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 6 pm Due to a very high number of applications we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedbac
At least 2 years in - house recruitment background within an outsourced contact
centre • Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people
at all levels • The ability to influence, question & listen • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work well under pressure • Flexible, positive with a can do attitude • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken Working hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 6 pm Due to a very high number of applications we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedbac
at all levels • The ability to influence, question & listen • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work well under pressure • Flexible, positive with a can do attitude • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken Working hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 6 pm Due to a very high number of applications we are unable to come back to every
candidate with feedback.
At Hudson, we leverage our very own
assessment and development
centres and proprietary tools to create customised solutions which increase the probability of hiring the right
candidate.
Plus, you'll have access to our complete talent management offering along the way, and your final
candidate will complete a one - day
assessment centre with our Double
Assessment Guarantee —
at no additional cost to you.
If the next
assessment centre in the Manchester office isn't for two or three weeks because they rescheduled them, but there's one happening in London perhaps the
candidate is interested and keen, we'll book them in London but then we'll look
at paying some expenses back to the
candidate for train fare or money towards an overnight stay.
It really pays when a
candidate has work experience which will shine through
at the
assessment centre.
I see a number of
candidates every day
at our
assessment centres and those that stand out for me demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, a keen interest in technology, an analytical mind and logical thinking.
What advice would you give
candidates to ensure that they stand out and preform
at their best
at the
assessment centre.
James: I completely agree and it was always a frustrating part of looking
at a group exercise
at an
assessment centre when you had
candidates that you knew were great but they just didn't speak.
Everyone is
at the
assessment centre for the same reason, and it is likely that most
candidates are going through the same type of thoughts and emotions as you.