Assessment Centres tend to be a one day event where selected candidates are observed and assessed against a criteria set by the company. There are usually a number of different exercises you have to take part in and you will be assessed continuously throughout the day. It is important to make a good first impression from the moment you step into the building, making sure you are polite and professional to all staff as you don’t know who could be help-ing to make the final decision! You may be asked to take part in group tasks, presentations, tests or problem solving tasks. For bespoke advice on your Assessment Centre, please email somcareers@swansea.ac.uk to book an appointment or pop into the Employability Hub! Confidence Analytical abilities EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS MODULE − MN2000 & MN2500 Communication (both verbal and written) Teamwork skills Leadership Self-awareness and reflection Employability skills are one of the fastest growing areas of HE instruction in the UK. According to a survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), employers who hire graduates are more interested in soft than technical skills. The soft skills valued by these employers include: Employers state time and time again that, especially when hiring an industry placement student, or recent graduate for the first time, competencies such as presenting to a group, working well with colleagues, communicating internally and externally, and solving problems matter more than technical know-how. While the majority of a students’ academic career focus on preparing him/her with the technical skills and competencies necessary to complete a job to satisfaction, the difference between an acceptable candidate and an exceptional candidate comes in the form of soft skills competency. In an increasingly competitive graduate jobs market, it is crucial that Swansea University School of Management graduates are able to give employers the key skills they are seeking, and stand out from a field of peers. The Employability Skills Module is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the competencies modern employers value most – teamwork, communication, problem solving, professionalism – as well as to equip you with the skills necessary to conduct successful job search and application processes, both as a student and a graduate. Serving as a compliment to your studies, the Employability Skills Module will prepare you to hit the ground running in the world of work and make a positive impact from the very first stages of your professional life. These merits can help candidates to stand out in job applications, interviews, and in applications for future postgraduate study. They represent invaluable tools that students can take with them into the work-place. The following criteria is covered during the module:
OTHER RECRUITMENT PROCESSES
Assessment CENTRES
Face to face INTERVIEWS
Assessment Centres tend to be a one day event where selected candidates are observed and assessed against a criteria set by the company. There are usually a number of different exercises you have to take part in and you will be assessed continuously throughout the day. It is important to make a good first impression from the moment you step into the building, making sure you are polite and professional to all staff as you don’t know who could be helping to make the final decision! You may be asked to take part in group tasks, presentations, tests or problem solving tasks. For bespoke advice on your Assessment Centre, please email somcareers@ swansea.ac.uk to book an appointment or pop into the Employability Hub!
Face to Face Interviews are the most common form of interview and are usually conducted at the last stage of the recruitment process. You could be interviewed by a number of people on the panel and the Employability Consultants are on hand to provide all the advice and guidance you need before your interview. Just book an appointment with us! Did you know that Swansea University offer Employability Bursaries of up to £100 to all students to support them to complete any employability related activity. It is designed to support students with the cost of things like expenses for interviews, assessment centres and short term unpaid internships, or even specialist equipment and clothing. Please email somcareers@swansea.ac.uk to apply!
CV
Personal Reflection
Cover Letter
Networking & Self-presentation skills
Mock Interview
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