At this stage employers may take a closer look at your communication skills, your ability to analyse problems and how you work in teams with people you don't know.
At this point, it's time to ease off the self-promotion bit as recruiters are looking for candidates who are conscious of others in group exercises.
So what qualities do you need to sail through group tests?
Be a team player - a cliché but demonstrating that you can work successfully in a team and listen to other points of view is vital.
Confidence - you could be dealing with both clients and candidates on a daily basis and you can't do this if you're lacking in this department.
Communication skills - you need to be articulate enough to express your views coherently. If you find yourself stumped for an answer, don't ramble on or give a monosyllabic response. It's better to say, "I'd like some time to think about that. Can we come back to it?"
Analytical skills - the ability to analyse a problem and identify solutions is crucial. In many jobs it's important to be able to understand a client brief and the client's objectives.
Understanding of the industry in which the company operates
If all this sounds a bit daunting, don't worry. No employer is expecting you to be perfect and come top in every group test. If you are strong in some areas, but weak in others, employers can focus on those weak areas in their training programmes. Group tests are very much about the individual - employers don't want an office full of clones.
