Master the In-Basket / In-Tray Simulation with Confidence
Get full preparation for in-basket exercises used in assessment centers—prioritizing tasks, making decisions, handling emails & memos—through realistic simulations, expert guidance, and structured practice.
Full-length in-basket exercises of increasing difficulty, simulating real inbox / managerial scenarios.
Structured step-by-step learning program to teach you how to approach, prioritize, and respond appropriately.
Video tutorials and written guidance explaining in-basket strategies, decision frameworks, and response tactics.
Targeted practice drills focusing on prioritization, delegation, email/memo response, and workload management.
Detailed score reports & explanations to help you understand why certain decisions are better than others.
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The in-basket exercise (also called in-tray) is a job simulation used in selection and assessment centers. You are placed into a managerial or supervisory role in a fictional organization and given a set of documents (memos, emails, reports, calls) to act upon. You need to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate, and respond as though you were on the job.
Purpose: Evaluates your ability to handle multiple competing tasks by assessing what is urgent, important, or can be postponed.
Purpose: Assesses how effectively you assign tasks to others, balancing workload, skills, and authority levels.
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Hadassah Goldberg, Cognitive Test Developer at JobTestPrep
Hi, I’m Hadassah Goldberg. With a BSc in Neuroscience and Cognition Studies and a minor in Philosophy, I develop cognitive test materials at JobTestPrep. My focus is on creating instructional videos and practice questions that empower learners to excel in their assessments.
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