Blog posts with information on assessment centres. Please visit the assessment centres section of our website for more information.
GalleryTips to master presentations
1. Preparation is key
If you have a presentation to do, no matter how well you know the subject, don’t think you can just make it up as you go along. Preparation is very important, and you need to make sure that you have a structure to your presentation to ensure your audience is engaged and your content is clear.
2. […]
GalleryHave you got an assessment centre coming up?
Assessment centres are a critical part of the recruitment process for many employers and we can help you prepare! We have mock assessment centres scheduled for:
Tuesday 22 November, 10am-1pm
Thursday 1 December, 10am-1pm
Wednesday 7 December, 10am-1pm
These workshops are structured to simulate parts of a typical assessment day and give you an overview of the types of tasks involved.
We’ll also run […]
GalleryHow to succeed in assessment centres
Assessment centres can be an intimidating prospect, but they’re also an essential step in the recruitment process for many large employers. If you’ve been invited to an assessment centre and don’t know how to prepare, then don’t worry! LSE Careers can help you get ready for this.
We’re also running mock assessment centres to help you get used to the exercises […]
GallerySelection processes
Once you successfully get through the first stage of the application process to the next round – you’re on your way from being a possible employee to a probable employee and should feel proud that your application has impressed your potential employers.
There are, however, a number of ways in which an employer may assess your suitability for a job […]
Top application and assessment centre tips from an LSE student
John, an international student in the Management Department, has had a lot of success at application stage and recently attended a number of assessment centres. Here he shares his insights into how to get through the different stages of the selection and recruitment processes and his top tips for success:
Application forms and psychometric tests
In applications use the full word count. If an answer […]
GalleryPractise psychometric tests for free with our new subscription
If you are a current LSE student, you can now access a huge selection of practice psychometric tests, employer tests and assessment centre and interview advice through our new resource, Graduates First. Find out more and sign up to Graduates First on our website (LSE network account required).
Insider tips – how to succeed at assessment centres
Guest blog by Michael Seal who secured a place on the Teach First Leadership Development Programme for when he graduated from LSE this year:
First, if you’ve already made it to an assessment centre, congratulations! You’ve clearly impressed the employer and should take pride in making it this far.
All assessment centres are different, and often require different specialist tasks that are […]
How to perform well in group exercises
The group exercise is a common component of most assessment centres. Whether you’re taking part in a group discussion exercise, team case study, role play exercise or a “design and build” team game, employers are interested in how you interact with others. They are looking for you to demonstrate various competencies necessary for the role you’re applying for such […]
Be resilient – it’s only the beginning!
At this stage in the year there are many employers making decisions about who they will hire – given the numbers involved, many candidates will be rejected and you might find yourself in a position where your application hasn’t been taken forward for something you really wanted.
When this happens, there’s no denying that it’s really disappointing and it can […]
GalleryAssessment centres – an LSE alum shares her top tips
We’ve been seeing lots of students with assessment centres coming up and many more who are waiting the results of telephone and first round interviews. For any of you about to go through an assessment centre, the whole process can be feel a bit daunting. Doing research and familiarising yourself with what to expect on the day is the best […]
