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Posted on: 16/05/2012 11:05.
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What do I do after the Assessment Centre?

Remember, your Assessment Centre finishes only when you leave the organisation, so be professional at all times.  Finally, reflect on how it went.  Highlight what went well and what could have been improved on, and then think what action you can take to improve in future.

If your Assessment Centre has gone well and you are very keen on the organisation, you may want to consider sending an email telling the recruiter how much you enjoyed the experience.

If you do send an email, make sure it is formally and professionally written (i.e. in full sentences; do not use abbreviation/short form, as though you are “texting” your friends!).  Remember, you want to make the right impression here.

One of the most frequent enquiries we get in Career Development Services is about psychometric tests, which are often used by employers as part of the selection process.  This information will dispel some myths, clarify some misconceptions and give you some pointers so you are more informed.

The thought of taking a psychometric test often causes a great deal of anxiety, and even the name of the tests can be confusing as people ask about psychological tests, psychoanalytical tests, selection tests, aptitude tests and personality tests.

So once the name of these tests is sorted out, the next question is usually “Have you got some tests that I can look at so that I can do them when I get to the test centre or interview”.  Unfortunately it is not that easy and although we do have various psychometric tests, there are none that you can just look at, or even have a go at that will guarantee you success when you take the tests.

So read on as we briefly explain some of the mysteries of psychometric tests, and hopefully give you the confidence to tackle them in the future.

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