The Careers and Employability Service at the University of Westminster is giving graduates from 2019 up to 2022 this fantastic opportunity in which to practise an employer’s assessment centre. This event information page is where we give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about the assessment centre and how to be best prepared.

The Careers and Employability Service at the University of Westminster support graduates for up to three years after you finish your course. If you would like to access any of our services, please sign up to engage-employability.westminster.ac.uk or contact us via careers@westminster.ac.uk if you face any issues logging in. We can help you with exploring career options, finding opportunities, preparing your applications, and getting ready for interviews. We run regular workshops for Graduates throughout the year, and suggest following us on social media for the latest news: Westminster Careers (@universityofwestminstercareers).

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.

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.