There is really no fooling the test.

You should just put your best foot forward and be yourself.  Assessment center exercises are designed so you can’t really cheat or act like someone else.

They are comprehensive enough that if you are acting like a phony it will show.

This does not mean you can’t do a little preparation though…

You can prepare yourself for assessment center exercises by first reminding yourself that these are results oriented experiences.

They will be watching - and scoring you - for how well you can produce results in a group dynamic. If you have worked with groups in your academic or previous work life, that will help you prepare for any assessment center exercise.

You should never drink alcohol at these events even if pressured to.  Information sessions are the time to shut up and listen unless you have timely well thought out questions (which are really important, so don’t miss the opportunity).

Don’t just speak so someone will notice you, because it will probably have the opposite effects on the assessment center exercise.

As we discussed earlier, assessment center exercises usually include tests and like the name says, exercises.  This is all done to gauge the skills and real world work potential of prospective employees.

Assessment center exercises will also include group work and an interview.

All designed to measure the skillset most likely to be successful actually in the job, such as, customer focus, flexibility, challenge and results focus.