Queen Mary University of London - School of Business and Management Assessment Centre Information Page
Welcome to your one-stop-shop QMUL 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 this short video below, you’ll be able to see how this will improve your chances of securing your dream job!
Why attend?
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 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.
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: The Octagon
Venue address: The Octagon At Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 4NS
You will be taking part in a half-day assessment centre in the afternoon (PM session).
You must make your own way to the venue.
On arrival:
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.
There will be a pre-event briefing that will run through the logistics of the day.
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