KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT

• Research on the organisation’s mission and values through its website and social media pages such as LinkedIn.
• Reach out to its employees to gain insights about the work culture. Then expand your search to other sources such as Glassdoor.
• Find out what assessment centre activities are likely to be carried out so that you can be better prepared.

SET A POSITIVE FIRST IMPRESSION

• First impression counts, both in person and virtually.
• Dress professionally and presentably in appropriate workwear.
• Be punctual.
• Maintain a good posture and positive body language.

PITCH YOURSELF

• Be proactive and seize opportunities to speak up and demonstrate your skills.
• Bear in mind that you are there to pitch your suitability for the job.
• Assessors want to see team players who understand the tasks assigned and are able to adopt suitable strategies to meet objectives.
• Show how you can add value to the organisation with your skills and knowledge.

BE A PURPOSEFUL LEADER AND TEAM PLAYER

• Display your interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Showcase your strengths and ability as a team player by interacting constructively with other candidates. This demonstrates your confidence and situational awareness as a team player.
• Make it a point to manage strong personalities and engage the quieter ones when working in a group. This will exhibit your leadership skills.

NETWORK CONFIDENTLY

• Be prepared to participate actively during informal sessions such as lunch and tea breaks. The entire assessment centre experience is a social exercise.
• Be professional, pleasant and polite.
• Have a short self-introduction speech ready so that you can initiate and maintain conversation with others.

SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION

• Follow up and thank the company for the opportunity at the end of the assessment.
• Share a short anecdote of your positive experience at the assessment centre to make it more personal.
• Emphasise your interest in the job.