School of Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature
Your Assessment Centre Information Page
Welcome to your one-stop-shop University of Portsmouth 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.
You can find out more information about which competencies you will be assessed against here.
Interview
You will take part in a 1:1 interview, which will last 10 minutes. Review the job descriptions 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. Please ensure you are using a device where you can use PowerPoint (e.g. laptop or tablet)
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
Venue: Holiday Inn Portsmouth
Venue address: Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2TA
You will be taking part in a half-day assessment centre – a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session.
You must make your own way to the venue. Please check the map below to see the route from the university campus to the venue.
On arrival, report to the reception.
Check in via the iPads provided as you enter the building. You must attend the assessment centre you have been allocated.
Your schedule will be available after you have completed the check-in process.
Make your way to the Normandy Suite for the pre-event briefing.
You will receive your login details to access the event one week before your assessment centre.
We are always on hand to support you
The Careers and Employability Service is available on campus in Rosalind Franklin building on Guildhall Walk, offering face to face or virtual consultations all year round. You can also access online resources to help you plan ahead for the Assessment Centre or any other career-related queries. For information and advice, head to www.port.ac.uk/careers and for listings of opportunities, events and appointments, use mycareer.port.ac.uk. Alternatively, contact the team on careers@port.ac.uk or 02392 842684.
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