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How do you prepare for common group exercises at assessment centres?

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If you're applying for a graduate job, chances are you'll have to face an assessment centre at some point. Assessment centres are a way for employers to test your skills, personality, and fit for the role through various tasks and exercises. One of the most common and challenging aspects of assessment centres is the group exercise, where you have to work with other candidates on a problem, project, or scenario. How do you prepare for common group exercises at assessment centres and stand out from the crowd? Here are some tips to help you ace them.

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Sudha Ashwini

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1 Understand the purpose

The first step to preparing for group exercises is to understand why employers use them and what they are looking for. Group exercises are designed to simulate real-life situations that you might encounter in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, leadership, decision-making, creativity, and conflict resolution. Employers want to see how you interact with others, how you contribute to the group's goals, how you handle pressure and feedback, and how you adapt to changing circumstances. By knowing the purpose of the group exercise, you can focus on demonstrating these skills and qualities.

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Sudha Ashwini

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To excel in common group exercises at assessment centers, preparation is key. Start by understanding the objectives of each exercise and familiarize yourself with the company's values and culture. Practice active listening, collaboration, and effective communication skills. Develop strategies for managing conflicts and consensus-building within a group setting. Additionally, hone your problem-solving and decision-making abilities by participating in group discussions or simulations. Lastly, remember to stay composed, demonstrate leadership potential, and contribute meaningfully to the group's success.

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Brian Sinclair

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Employers want to know you’ll add value to the team or company. They are not going to hire someone who thinks they can sit by and let the rest of the team come up with the ideas and/or do all the work. It’s a group exercise your assessed individually.

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2 Research the employer and the role

The second step to preparing for group exercises is to research the employer and the role you're applying for. This will help you tailor your approach and show your motivation and interest. Find out what the employer's values, culture, and expectations are, and what skills and competencies they are looking for in the role. You can use their website, social media, job description, and other sources to gather this information. Then, think about how you can align your behaviour and contributions with these criteria and showcase your suitability for the role.

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3 Practice your skills

The third step to preparing for group exercises is to practice your skills and get feedback. You can do this by joining or organising mock group exercises with friends, classmates, or online platforms. Try to expose yourself to different types of group exercises, such as case studies, role plays, presentations, or discussions. Practice working under time pressure, following instructions, listening actively, speaking clearly, collaborating effectively, and resolving conflicts. Ask for feedback from your peers or mentors on your strengths and areas for improvement, and work on them.

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4 Plan your strategy

The fourth step to preparing for group exercises is to plan your strategy and prepare some tools. Before the exercise, think about how you can make a positive first impression, introduce yourself, and build rapport with other candidates. During the exercise, think about how you can balance your participation, contribution, and leadership, and how you can support, challenge, and influence others. After the exercise, think about how you can reflect on your performance, thank the assessors and the candidates, and ask for feedback. You can also prepare some tools to help you in the exercise, such as a pen and paper, a watch, or a calculator.

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A simple trick is to divide the time allocated by the number of candidates to work out how much time you should talk during the session. 30 mins / 6 candidates = 5 mins talking per candidate. But no monologues! It’s 5 mins over the course of the group discussion. Less and you’ll be marked down for lack of participation. More and maybe you’re waffling too much!

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5 Be yourself and enjoy

The fifth step to preparing for group exercises is to be yourself and enjoy the experience. Don't try to be someone you're not, or copy what others are doing. Be authentic, confident, and enthusiastic, and show your personality and potential. Don't let your nerves or stress get the better of you, or let negative feedback or criticism affect your performance. Treat the group exercise as an opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun. Remember that there is no right or wrong answer, or perfect solution, in group exercises. What matters is how you approach the task and work with others.

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6 Learn from the feedback

The sixth and final step to preparing for group exercises is to learn from the feedback and improve for the next time. Whether you get the job or not, you can always benefit from the feedback you receive from the assessors, the candidates, or yourself. Ask for specific and constructive feedback on your performance, and identify what you did well and what you could do better. Reflect on your experience, and think about what you learned, what you enjoyed, and what you found challenging. Use this feedback to celebrate your achievements, address your gaps, and enhance your skills for future group exercises.

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Gets facts on your performance not comparisons. Ask what the better candidates did to stand out. Or ask for advice for next time. Don’t be defensive and try to excuse your (poor) performance; take on board the feedback, learn from it and leverage it to do better next time. Don’t look back and regret, look forward and succeed. And never beg for reconsideration. The decision has been made, often not by the person giving you the feedback, so you only look desperate and it makes the conversation unnecessarily awkward!

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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You should: 1. Engage. Get involved in the discussion. You don’t need to lead to succeed; you can manage the time, keep focus on the objectives, summarise key points discussed, check every one agrees, etc. Even nodding along and verbalising your agreement helps. 2. Include. Get everyone involved in the discussion. Ask for input, check for understanding, get agreement. Don’t let the quiet person coast, ask them for their ideas or opinions. And use their names to make a personal connection. 3. Conclude. Get the job done! Yes, employers/assessors want to see and hear a good discussion but don’t forget to complete the task and present your findings, conclusions or decisions. Do well and you’ll see each other again - at the company induction!

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1 Understand the purpose

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3 Practice your skills

4 Plan your strategy

5 Be yourself and enjoy

6 Learn from the feedback

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