What is an assessment center?
An assessment center is a tool (not a place) that uses a number of different methods of assessment in one session to enable a rounded and accurate assessment of an individual for selection. Development Centers are similar to Assessment Centers, but their focus is on developing an individual who has already been selected for a job position.
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It provides detailed information on how a person performs in a variety of different situations
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It is primarily used in selection
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The ultimate aim is to appoint or promote to a particular job or career path
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It is used to assess job suitability