assessment centre playbook

--- title: "Assessment centre playbook for business roles" slug: "assessment-centre-playbook" type: "recruitment" excerpt: "A concise guide to assessment centre formats, group exercises, and how to lead without dominating." difficulty: "intermediate" readingTime: 8 topics: ["recruitment", "assessment-centre", "leadership"] categories: ["recruitment"] publishedAt: "2024-03-20" updatedAt: "2024-03-31" ---

Assessment centres test how you work with others under pressure. The best candidates are structured, collaborative, and decisive.

Common formats

• Group case or role play
• Individual case or presentation
• Behavioral interview and Q&A

How to stand out without dominating

• Frame the problem early and invite input.
• Summarize decisions before moving on.
• Give credit and create space for quieter voices.

What to practice before the day

• A 60-second structured update
• Clean slide storytelling in 5 slides
• One question that shows curiosity about the business