Different experience.

Search
Close this search box.
Contact
Signet Strametz Lösungen

Assessment Center

Assessment center – selecting the best employees

The procedure

The assessment center is a multimodal procedure with the aim of making a selection decision for a vacant position. Multimodality means that several methods are combined in order to record specific competencies or potentials relevant to a specific occupational activity as objectively as possible.

The following procedures may be used:

  • Self-presentation
  • situational interview
  • Test procedure (if necessary also in advance)
  • Group discussion
  • Case study solution
  • Role conversations
  • exercises close to everyday life

The so-called Multi-Trait-Multi-Method-Matrix (MTMM-Matrix) defines which competence dimensions are to be examined with which diagnostic methods. Each competence dimension must be examined with several independent exercises. In turn, however, no more than 5 competencies should be assessed per exercise.

Target group and possible applications

Target groups include all applicants or candidates for specific professional positions or job groups.

  • Typically, the assessment is used for groups of between 4 and 10 people. This primarily enables group exercises with analysis of social competence dimensions.
  • Selection of several applicants for jobs with similar requirement profiles (job families), e.g. sales staff, managers.
  • For analyzing multiple competency dimensions that cannot be captured by a single procedure.
  • For regular or recurring staffing needs of same jobs/job families, e.g., trainees, salespeople.
  • If the number of applicants is high, the assessment center increases the success rate in selecting suitable applicants.
Individual assessment
  • one candidate with approx. 1-2 consultants and/or observers from the client’s side
  • half a day to a full day
  • often for the final decision between the pre-selected candidates for an important management position or position of responsibility
Classic Assessment Center
  • several candidates applying for the same position
  • Mix of individual and group exercises
  • Frequent among young professionals
  • internal observers and decision-makers, moderation and guidance by consultants
  • approx. 1-2 days (depending on group size)
Real Business Assessment Center
  • Group process with Real Business Simulation
  • Participants work in a fictitious company and complete job-relevant tasks and projects
  • by means of Critical Incidents technique special challenges are played in
  • internal observers and decision-makers, moderation and guidance by consultants
  • approx. 1-2 days (depending on group size)

Are you interested in more know-how on the subject of personnel and organizational development ?

To the know-how

More solutions

We have established unique development concepts, simulation solutions and tools that enable us to bring about profound and sustainable change in people and organizations.

With our solutions, we have found paths to success for future people companies. We use digital tools for our work, but focus on people and their development. We develop talents and leaders more vertically (personality) than horizontally (skillset). Our diagnostic methods are mature, appreciated and are the starting point for custom-fit development concepts. Find unique solutions by clicking on the terms below.