Information for candidates regarding the Senior Managerial Simulation Exercise

The SMSE (861) assesses senior management ability. You cannot study to prepare for the assessment. Try to forget that you are in an assessment situation and perform as if you were on the job, giving the documents the consideration and attention required.

You may find the following tips helpful:

• If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please inform those in charge of administering the assessment tool well in advance, so that they can take the necessary steps to determine what special accommodations to make.
• A good night's sleep will help you be more alert during the assessment.
• Bring a piece of identification with your photo and signature, and your Personal Record Identifier (PRI).
• You may bring your own highlighters and pencils.
• Give yourself enough time to arrive at the site where the SMSE (861) will be conducted. It is to your advantage to arrive a few minutes before the assessment begins so that you can begin the SMSE (861) without feeling rushed. You will NOT be allowed to enter the room once the assessment has started.
• Perform the Simulation Exercise as if you are on the job. This will result in the most accurate assessment of your management ability.
• Manage your time and work as quickly as possible. Use all the time allowed.

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