
“Are speed cameras effective?” or “Do plastic bag bans work?” Leaderless and Leadership tasks This could be related to the industry you are applying to, for example, a tech company may ask you to discuss advancements in technology, so having good commercial awareness is key! You may be presented with a problem, scenario or topic that you need to discuss within a group. You may be asked to create a structure using certain items, such as making a building out of straws or moving an object in a creative way. These tasks are not necessarily related to the role, but can test practical problem solving capabilities. Introducing yourself to the group: name, degree subject, career aspiration and an interesting fact about yourself.Speed networking, where you have to introduce yourself to a certain number of people within a time limit.Pairing up with another candidate, and finding out about them, their aspirations, hobbies and then introducing your partner to the rest of the group.This can be through a range of activities, such as: Although these are not necessarily an assessed exercise, they are a great way to help candidates relax and get to know each other. Ice-breakers are a common exercise used at the beginning of an assessment centre. Along with team work, the tasks typically assess skills including: problem solving, analytical, creativity, decision making, and planning. The group exercise tests your ability to work in a team, looking at how you support a group.
