Hello,I've got an assessment centre half-day coming up and would appreciate some tips/ advice on the "group discussion exercise". Anyone know what this entails? Scenarios, number of other candidates, how to excel etcDS

just a couple of tips:they tend to aggregate up a bunch of recruitment threads into these centres, so not everyone here is after the same position that you are, and there will be a mixture of grades and profiles. they will be watching how you collaborate effectively - get your voice heard and lead the discussion where appropriate but without trampling all over the others in some outrageous Accenture style alpha male display. If there is a 'wallflower', try to bring them out (without patronising) - that will be noticed..

rc - thanks for that. Do you know what sort of exercises form part of the group discussion?

no, sorry - it's run by HR though not the end hiring teams, so likely to be a generic case study as it has to be widely applicable across services

It is facilitated by HR but the actual business units attend the Assessment Centres and you will be assessed by someone that is in the unit you are applying for. Which area are you applying to?

Hi There, I took the assessment centre in January 2011 and was made an offer by Capgemini. Unfortunately the offer fell through when I did not meet their background requirements.More than happy to help you out if you haven't had it yet?Ontheup

Hi OntheUup,I have assessment centre tomorrow! Very short notice!Please In would like to know more in particular about the case study exercise:What sort of case study is it? Any tips?What sort of group exercise was given? And finally, the interview - was it competency based, or more technical? Any questions they asked that you remember?

You go in and work with a group of other recruits, in here Capgemini employees are scrutinizing you and might lead the exerciseYou then go and do a IQ/LOGIC/COMPREHENSION sorta test - you can prepare yourself beforehand onlinefinally you are asked a bunch of questions regarding your previous experiences(the usual teamwork/problem solving stuff/positions under the belt taken)You might have to present something thatA- You're given a certain amount of time to do on your own at homeB- You have 30 min in the office to make your research and present resultsGood luck

yomtej, did you take the assessment centre in the end?can you give us a bit more info on what actually happened?I've got one lined up and would like to get as much info as i canThanks

Hey, please can you elaborate on your AC experience?I am an experienced hire, Ive been invited for AC... But also been advised that it will only be group exercise and competency interview. They have categorically said, there will be no case study.Is anyone else in this boat?

Hey, please can you elaborate on your AC experience?I am an experienced hire, Ive been invited for AC... But also been advised that it will only be group exercise and competency interview. They have categorically said, there will be no case study.Is anyone else in this boat?

Hi, what area have you been invited to Assessment Centre for? Really does depend on which area as to whether you will have a case study or not.

Hi all,I am invited to the assessment center by the end of this week for the Digital transformation practice experienced hire. I was not informed on anything about IQ/Logic tests or so. Competency interviews and case studies (group and individual) are what I am expecting. Can anyone elaborate on their experiences on the case studies and IQ/Logic tests please?

Well it goes the same for me. I am an experienced hire and the Assessment Centre is next week. They were preety adament that there will be only the group exercise and the competency based partner interview. To be honest I am not completely sure if there will be a case study or a presentation at the partner interview and have no idea how specific will be the group exercise. It there is anybody with a recent experience I would be glad to hear his/her experience.Kind regards, D