assessment_accen.ppt

1、,Where to start Interviews,Academic achievements Exam Results Course Work and Projects Work Experience Gap Years Summer and Industrial Placements Weekend and Term-time Jobs Voluntary Work Activities, Interests and Hobbies,Research companies and make a selection of no more than 10 to apply to. Applic

2、ations are time consuming and blanket applications are easy to spot! Know what each company does, what it is looking for and why you would fit the bill. Research whether or not you are required to study for professional qualifications Find out what their recruitment process consists off. Are there a

3、ptitude tests to be completed or assessment centres to attend? Be prepared to discuss who you have applied to and to explain why you are applying to a diverse range of companies,Do you want to travel with your job? Do you want fast career progression? Do you want to build up your skill set? Are you

4、wanting to use your degree in your career?,Know what you want from your job,Look for opportunities to demonstrate some of the following: Worked in a team? Shown initiative? Proven your analytical abilities? Made a difficult decision? Taken a risk? Overcome a problem? Shown that you can adapt quickly

5、 to change? Taken on a position of responsibility? Done more than was expected of you?,Your selling messages,What are employers looking for?,Strong intellect Proven analytical ability Problem Solving Initiative Creativity Confidence Relevant knowledge Experience,What are employers looking for ?,Wher

6、e to start Interviews,Preparing for the interview In the interview room Questions you may be asked,Interviews,Review your strengths/weaknesses Know what you have applied for - employer (do you know their business?) - position (what will you be doing?) Are there any professional exams to study? Do yo

7、ur homework Think about likely questions Practice any tests you might have to perform,Preparing for the interview,Read your application form prior to the interview Check time and date Know how to get there Leave with plenty of time to spare Think about what you will wear,Preparing for the interview

8、and practicalities,During the Interview,Make eye contact Relax and breathe Shake hands firmly Body language Smile!,During the interview,Dont rehearse answers (but be prepared) Dont lie (because it shows!) Hint at what you would like to talk about (raise your experiences where appropriate) Take your

9、time Be concise Avoid one word answers Avoid negative language (ButOnlyJust),During the interview,Im not too sure what your company does My salary requirements are very flexible It would be cool to nail this gig! In five years, I see myself on a boat in the Caribbean You see, I just went through a p

10、ainful divorce What can your company do for me? I left my last job because my boss was a real idiot So, how much do you earn?,You may not want to mention .,Why are you applying for this position? show genuine and knowledgeable enthusiasm You were college chairperson of X how was that experience? / T

11、ell us about a time you had to deal with a difficult team member demonstrate leadership, willingness to listen, give feedback and communicate and goal-orientation Where do you see yourself in five years? express your desire to learn and grow professionally, do not say you want to stay at the company

12、 forever How did you like university? again, talk about your curiosity, ability to learn and gain experience What is your greatest weakness? Im a perfectionist or I work too hard are trite and transparent as answers, so give an example of a situation where you learnt to overcome a difficulty or solv

13、e problems,Behavioural Questions,Case Study,Interview Scenario Interviewer Welcome the candidate to the interview Explain you will be asking competency questions: Candidate Why did you apply to Manchester University? What interests you in Management consultancy? Tell me about a time when you have ha

14、d to manage an unexpected problem?,Assessment Centres,What are employers looking for?,Problem-solving skills Teamwork Leadership potential Communication and interpersonal skills Analytical ability Initiative and curiosity Creativity Confidence,Types of assessment techniques,Group exercises Presentat

15、ions Aptitude tests Interviews Case study,What you can expect Group Exercises,Read written briefs before exercises carefully Its quality not quantity that counts You should aim to complete the task Know how and when to compromise You cant be assessed if you cant be heard,What you can expect Presenta

16、tions,Try to have visual aids Ensure structured approach Be concise with the content How you come across is more important than what you say Prepare and practice (if you have time) Time Constraints,What you can expect Case Study,Test your ability to assimilate written material and draw out the impor

17、tant points Could be a case study, role-play Get an overview of the issues first Logically argue your case Keep cool,Purpose of case studies,And they are useful for the interviewee because:,They allow you to experience many of the aspects you will encounter in a career as a consultant Working with u

18、nfamiliar people from different backgrounds Quickly assimilating and presenting information They give you the chance to show that you are right for the job You dont need any specialist industrial or technical skills to perform well in a case study,Case studies are valuable to the interviewer because

19、:,They measure how well you are suited to the type of work that a firm does day-to-day They assess your analytical skills, creativity, and problem-solving ability They assess your ability to work in a consulting project team They require you to demonstrate your communication skills (written and verb

20、al) Can you clearly explain your ideas? What impression would you give to a client?,What does an interviewer look for?,Common types of case study,Market entry and industry analysis A U.S. package company would like to enter the UK market. Would you advise it to do so? Positioning and marketing A fin

21、ancial services firm is offering a new type of loan. How should it be marketed to maximise sales? Performance improvement strategies A major beverage manufacturer is reporting rising sales but declining profits. Why? Benefits Assessment An airline CEO has asked you to evaluate the benefits and pitfa

22、lls of electronic ticketing,And sometimes you can be asked brain-teasers! e.g. market size estimation problems How many tennis balls are there in the UK? How many pints of beer are drunk in Cambridge each year?,Approaching the case,Remember, there is no right answer you are being tested on your abil

23、ity to think logically and communicate persuasively However, there can be wrong answers, reached by ignoring important facts that you have been given,Regardless of which type of case study you are presented with, your approach should be the same:,Final tips,Donts,Force-fit frameworks Expect to find a perfect answer Use too much jargon Present theoretical recommendations that could not realistically be implemented Be over-dominant in