ABSTRACT
Overview Through an assessment center, candidates for promotion can be observed and evaluated
over a specific period, such as one or two days, during which they undergo a series of
exercises designed to test specific characteristics. In some situations, assessment
programs can be used to guide career development, to select new personnel, to determine
supervisory andmanagement candidates for the future, and to identify training needs. The
assessment center process allows individual candidates to be evaluated on the basis of
their observed capabilities and behaviors. Exercises are geared specifically toward real-life
situations within the agency and the dimensions are related to the position being sought.
