Assessment centres: Why use an assessment centre?

Author: Jacinta Hargadon, a qualified and accredited coach with extensive expertise in the design and delivery of coaching and assessment programmes.

Overview

This series of Leading practice guides sets out how to make effective use of assessment centres as part of a recruitment selection process. Here, we explore what an assessment centre involves, when it is appropriate to use one and the business benefits of doing so.

Other guides in the series:

• Assessment centres: Choosing selection exercises
• Assessment centres: Key roles in developing and operating assessment centres
• Assessment centres: Making a selection decision
• Assessment centres: Providing feedback to candidates
• Assessment centres: Evaluation