Aston University Assessment Centre Information Page
Welcome to your one-stop-shop Aston University event information page; this is where we give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about the assessment centre and how to be best prepared.
Your Assessment Centre Experience
This is an opportunity not to be missed! By watching these short videos below, you’ll be able to see how this will improve your chances of securing your dream job!
Why attend?
What’s involved?
What’s next?
What to expect at the assessment centre
As part of this event, you will complete the exercises listed below. The videos have some handy tips on how to ace your exercises from our amazing assessors, who are also experienced graduate recruiters! You will receive detailed and personalised written feedback from them after completing your assessment centre.
Interview
You will take part in a 1:1 interview, which will last 10 minutes. Review the job description below to prepare for this exercise. This will give you an insight into the types of questions that an employer will ask. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Interview Top Tips
Presentation
You will present a 3-minute presentation to the assessor and a group of your peers. The topics will be provided to you at the start of the exercise, and you will be given time to prepare and deliver your presentation during the exercise time slot. The assessor will then ask you questions.
All materials for your presentation exercise will be provided on the day. No pre-work is required for this exercise.
Presentation Top Tips
Group Exercise
The group exercise is a collaborative task where you will work together as a group on a time-sensitive task. You will be presented with a scenario that requires you to make decisions and contribute your suggestions as a group.
All materials for your group exercise will be provided on the day. No pre-work is required for this exercise.
Group Exercise Top Tips
Say hello to our digital assessment platform
Assess.Digital is the assessment platform you will be using on the day and the video conference platform is Zoom. Please ensure you have your login details ready ahead of the event.
This short video walks you through the login process and how to connect with your assessors.
Download your technical support guide, which will help you troubleshoot any technical issues.
You will receive your login details to assess.digital one week before your assessment centre.
We are always on hand to support you
If you have a learning need, adjustment or technology concern, please let us know by contacting us. Click the tile below to view all the adjustments we offer.
Above is a handy checklist to ensure you are fully prepared and can get the most out of your assessment day.