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2.1.1 Recruiting and selecting employees (1 questions)
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Assessment centres involve a range of activities designed to evaluate a candidate's skills and suitability for a job. They typically involve multiple candidates being assessed simultaneously.
Advantages:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Allows for a more holistic assessment of a candidate's abilities than a single method.
- Realistic Simulation: Activities can simulate real-world work situations, providing a better indication of how a candidate would perform on the job.
- Objectivity: Standardised activities and trained assessors can reduce bias in the selection process.
Disadvantages:
- Costly: Assessment centres can be expensive to set up and run, requiring significant resources.
- Time-Consuming: The process can be lengthy, requiring considerable time from both candidates and assessors.
- Candidate Anxiety: The high-pressure environment can cause anxiety for candidates, potentially affecting their performance.
Examples of activities used in assessment centres include:
- Group Discussions: To assess teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
- Role-Playing Exercises: To assess customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Presentations: To assess communication, presentation skills, and subject knowledge.
- Written Exercises: To assess analytical skills, problem-solving, and writing ability.
- Psychometric Tests: To assess personality traits and aptitude.