Group Tasks and Exercises

Group tasks and exercises are a common assessment center activity. It helps recruiters assess how you would perform at the job position you’re applying for. You need to show communication and problem-solving skills in action and work effectively within a team.

Candidates are usually assessed in groups of 8 to 16 persons and provided with a problem or scenario. The entire team needs to work together to solve the issue. Typical factors assessed in a group exercise include team working ability, leadership potential and influence, social skills and interpersonal skills.

Tips for group tasks or exercises

• Use logical arguments and show strong communication skills.
• You are working in a group, so act as a team.
• Show confidence and commercial awareness.
• Don’t overbear and don’t interrupt others.
• Include your team members and make sure everybody has equal opportunity to speak.
• Make sure the group reaches a conclusion in the time allocated.

Examples of Psychometric test exercises:

Numerical Tests:

• Mental Arithmetic Test
• Number Sequences
• Numerical Reasoning
• Word Problem Test

Verbal Tests:

• Antonyms
• Verbal Analogies
• Syllogisms Test
• Verbal Reasoning
• Vocabulary Test

Logical Tests:

• Diagrammatic Reasoning
• Abstract Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Spatial Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Venn Diagrams

Simulation Tests:

• In-Tray and E-Tray Exercises
• Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
• Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Test
• Error Checking Test
• Group exercises