Early Careers: Guide to your Assessment Centre and Interview
The final stages of the recruitment process will vary, depending on the programme you've applied for.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Graduates and Apprentices: You’ll attend an assessment centre, which may be virtual or face-to-face. This will include an interview.
- Industrial Placements: You’ll attend an interview, which may also be virtual or face-to-face.
The assessment centre is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills in different scenarios.
"Don't feel overwhelmed by the assessment centre tasks; the assessors want you to do well! Everyone’s nervous, but details such as using the names of fellow candidates and really listening to build on each other’s ideas are great ways to do well in the group tasks."
Charlotte, Graduate
The day typically includes:
- A group exercise where you’ll work with others.
- Two shorter one-to-one micro-exercises with an assessor.
- A scenario-based interview that dives into your skills, behaviours, motivations, and values.
You may also be asked to deliver a presentation as part of the interview. If this applies to your assessment, we’ll provide all the details well in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Remember, this is your chance to shine! We’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at yourfuture@edfenergy.com.
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