The Mock Assessment Centre, in partnership with Next Gen Works, gave students first-hand experience of a professional assessment centre and a clear understanding what employers look for in high-performance environments.
Students completed a series of tasks including a skills development session, a group business challenge and an individual presentation, delivered to a panel of assessors. The experience strengthened participants communication, teamwork, critical thinking skills and professional presence.
First year, BA Marketing student, Jake Barltrop, said:
“It was a great experience and gave me so many valuable skills that I’ll be able to use in the future.”
Alumni of the school volunteered their time as assessors on the day, like Class of 2025 BA Business Management Year in Industry graduate Megan Thorne. She said:
“The assessment centre is a great initiative, giving students a taste of real-life industry experiences.”
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