What are they?

Performance demonstration work simulations are miniature examples of job situations which must be handled successfully by job incumbents or job candidates. Types of AIMM work simulations include helping a customer, coaching an employee, making a sales call, negotiating with a peer, solving a problem, or presenting information to management.

During a typical assessment center experience, participants interact with role players/assessors in 2-3 different work-related situations. These situations are determined by the target job characteristics and resemble what employees are called upon to do in the real world organization. Trained assessors observe and take notes to evaluate performance in several job-related competency areas, e.g., leading, organizing, advocating, presenting, displaying sensitivity, solving problems, and communicating. The evaluation process is objective, standardized, and consistent from one assessor to another. Participants receive specific development feedback.

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