Assessment Centres, how to survive?

I have to attend a 2 –day assessment centre in a nice four-star hotel, all expensed. Which probably includes the bar. Being a hotel, and with me being a resident a bar that doesn’t close. Hmmmm.

Does anyone have any experience of these cruel creations? I know that they watch you 24/7 for any minor personally defect i.e. what you drink, who you speak to, what time you go to bed, what you do in the evening, all in all its like a neo fascist big brother probably run by some gimp called Tarquin from Shoreditch.

Any serious tips would be appreciated….

Don't point them in the direction of this thread?

Sounds like you know all the pitfalls. The test is staying out of them!

Assess the corporate culture. Do they like their employees to knuckle down, or is the social aspect very important? Will there be loads of others on this course? Don't forget - if one person is behaving as you would like to, it doesn't mean it's okay (they may be getting black marks for it).

Read the game, and don't be led.

be open and friendsly and chatty. Do not get drunk. make friends with people and be laid back and you will be fine.

Good luck!

Must be a job with lots of money if they can afford those expenses for the interview stage!

Show them you can have a good time and you can socialise well but ermm dont go as far as hiccupin from the booze!