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A Preparation Guide for the Assessment Center Method 2nd Edition
Author: Visit ‘s Tina Lewis Rowe Page ID: 0398087512

From the Author

This Second Edition has the usual edits to improve the first one–and additional chapters, such as information on video-based assessment centers. I think the improvements and additions make it a good choice for those who have the first edition. I know I like it better!

I always say that the best approach is not to just learn a few techniques for getting through an assessment center, it’s to learn to do your job in the most effective ways possible–then apply what you’ve learned to your assessment center. That is why it is never too soon to begin preparing. It is also never too late to be better prepared than you would have otherwise. 

I understand how hard many candidates work to do well. I understand the frustration, irritation and sometimes depression that is involved. I want to help reduce all of those negative feelings and give you a structure to help you use the exercises in your assessment center to show your knowledge and skills. 

Please contact me if I can be a resource for this or anything else. Tina Lewis Rowe, Denver CO

About the Author

Tina Rowe served for 25 year on the Denver Police Department and retired as a Captain in Patrol. The next day she was sworn in as the presidential appointed United States Marshal for Colorado and served for 8 years. She was responsible for the security of the Oklahoma City bombing trials, held in Denver (US vs McVeigh and US vs Nichols). She was also the U.S. Marshal in Colorado during the events of 9/11/01. 

Tina trains, presents and consults on topics related to supervision, management, leadership, professional development and organizational improvement. Her speaking style is both humorous and inspirational–and always with immediately applicable information. 

Paperback: 330 pagesPublisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd; 2 edition (September 11, 2013)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0398087512ISBN-13: 978-0398087517 Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.5 x 10 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #89,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #47 in Books > Textbooks > Law > Criminal Law #57 in Books > Law > Criminal Law > Criminal Procedure #110 in Books > Textbooks > Business & Finance > Human Resources

I had four weeks to prepare for my assessment test and I believe this book is an asset in my preparation. I also believe buying several books is necessary in your preparation for an assessment test.

Rowe’s certainly a subject matter expert and proves her knowledge by going deep into the assessment process. I did wish Rowe could have given a few more sample answers to aid in the direction a student should take, but I understand her reasoning: develop your own.

In the end, this book is easy to read and gets to the point: your promotion.

I posted this review for the 1st edition of this book but I wanted to include it here for anyone buying the newer 2nd edition published in September 2013:

I bought this book (1st edition) for my wife while she was going through her police application process and can say without a doubt that it helped her pass her Assessment Center. The book is full of helpful information for anyone preparing for this stage of their application.

I also had the opportunity to correspond with the author (Tina Lewis Rowe) and I have to say, she is a fantastic lady who will go out of her way to help police applicants. She offered some great advice and even sent us some supplemental information by email (including material from her 2nd edition book which hadn’t yet been printed when I purchased the 1st edition). It was almost like getting a private tutoring session to go along with the book – Tina didn’t have to do any of that but she took the time to write multiple emails (many quite detailed) in an effort to further help my wife with the Assessment Center process.

This book is a fantastic resource for any police applicant going through the Assessment Center, written by an author who stands behind her work and will go above and beyond to help people she doesn’t even know. I definitely recommend it.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. I am preparing for an upcoming assessment and since it is to be my first experience being assessed I felt like I needed some help. Initially I was concerned about spending $42 on a fairly lengthy book. I wasn’t sure if it would help and I didn’t know if I would have the time to read it all. However, what I found in Ms. Rowe’s book was a very well written, easy to read and well organized manual. What you will not find are a lot of specific questions that one may be asked with their corresponding answers (Ms. Rowe explains very well why she does not include this type of help); regardless, I absolutely feel MUCH more prepared for my assessment. In addition, I plan on using this book throughout my career because not only does it have excellent assessment preparation suggestions, but it can easily serve as a "how to be an effective supervisor" book. Even the format of the book, i.e., spiral bound (to lay flat), large margins (for taking notes) and blank note taking space at the end of each chapter, was well thought out. I highly recommend this book.
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