Description
Book SynopsisTony Weightman has over 30 years' experience as an HR consultant for major organizations including GSK, Nestle, Virgin Atlantic and Transport for London. He has developed and run assessment centres for some of the UK's largest organizations across several industries including food, engineering, hospitality and the charity sector, as well as for MBA candidate development.
Trade Review"At last a practical and insightful guide to making the most of your opportunity at an assessment centre - a must-read." * Sue Ormerod, Regional Director, Nigel Wright Recruitment *
"I have seen Tony Weightman use many of these techniques and tips with the MBA students I teach and with other groups. These ideas are not only useful in the development of the students' careers but also help them in gaining valuable jobs. This book offers ideas and techniques that are easy to follow and implement." * Richard Da Costa, MBA Tutor, Newcastle University *
"Tony Weightman will always be my first choice for any HR-related topics, so I am delighted that he has chosen to give advice on how to secure that job you have always dreamed about. Every time I have worked with him, he has delivered and shared his huge experience with good practical examples from the real world - you understand immediately what he is trying to convey. This book is a must on your journey to securing your dream job." * Carsten Staehr, CEO, Cintra *
"Weightman Associates are for many HR professionals and business leaders the go-to company to partner with in order to ensure bespoke measurable development of employees, line managers and future leaders. With
Assessment Centre Success, Tony Weightman has delivered an essential guide that offers practical tips and techniques for achieving success, and that should be in any candidate's toolkit. The book equips the reader with skills and knowledge that will set them apart in the competitive marketplace, so they stand out to employers looking for first-class talent through an assessment centre.'" * Gill Usher, HR Manager, Rocket Medical *
"In this book Tony Weightman has distilled many years of experience into an easy-to-read guide that is an essential for anyone preparing for an assessment centre." * Catherine Attwell FCIPD, HR Director *
Table of Contents
- Section - 00: Introduction;
- Section - 01: What is an assessment centre?;
- Section - 02: What employers are looking for;
- Section - 03: How will it work?;
- Section - 04: How to prepare for an assessment centre;
- Section - 05: Individual exercises: communication;
- Section - 06: Individual exercises: analysis;
- Section - 07: Group exercises;
- Section - 08: Psychometric tests;
- Section - 09: The interview;
- Section - 10: Dealing with difficulties and how to perform on the day;
- Section - 11: Gaining feedback after the event;
- Section - 12: Conclusion;
- Section - Appendix 1: Model answer for identifying skills from a job description;
- Section - Appendix 2: Model answer for written report 1;
- Section - Appendix 3: Model answer for written report 2;
- Section - Appendix 4: Presentation planning template;
- Section - Appendix 5: Example of presentation feedback using POOSA;
- Section - Appendix 6: Model answer for in-tray prioritization exercise;
