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Title: Civil Service Exam
Post by: uptown on April 12, 2010, 08:34:07 AM
I have to take one of these things next week for a maintenance position for the city. How hard are they and what do i need to study? I'm nervous as hell about having to take this test. I've been out of school for 25/26 years so this test has got me freaked out.  :lol
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: Dragon on April 12, 2010, 09:47:52 AM
It's been years since I took my last one but I remember it being more common sense than anything.  You spend enough time on these boards so I'm sure your grammar is perfect.  Basic math and spacial concepts - like if gear A turn clockwise, which way does gear B turn.  and no, D. gear? we don't need no stinking gear.  is not and acceptable answer. 


Good luck.  Being nervous only makes it worse.
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: gyrene81 on April 12, 2010, 09:53:53 AM
I'm trying to remember what level those municipal exams at...last one I took seemed to be at the 6th grade level on some parts and 8th grade on other parts...you should have a general knowledge section with math, spelling, english and a specialization section. Not really difficult, just take your time and read the entire question. Vets get extra points too.
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: 4deck on April 12, 2010, 10:27:55 AM
Find out if can take a calculator.

I used one for a test i had to take a few years back. Helped me out on the fraction part.
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: VonMessa on April 12, 2010, 10:28:51 AM
I have to take one of these things next week for a maintenance position for the city. How hard are they and what do i need to study? I'm nervous as hell about having to take this test. I've been out of school for 25/26 years so this test has got me freaked out.  :lol

Have you ever seen some of the folks that work for the city as a maintenance person?    :noid

If you can figure out this game, and how to post on the BBS, you should have no problem

You'll be fine.
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: ozrocker on April 12, 2010, 10:43:27 AM
I took it for the Postal Service. Not a hard test,LISTENING TO INSTRUCTIONS IS THE KEY!!!!!
                                                      <S> Oz
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: Treize69 on April 12, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
My experience with Civil Service Exams- answer what you think they want to hear, not what you think is the correct answer. Thats how I got my job (scored a 90 on mine  :lol )
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: uptown on April 12, 2010, 11:12:34 AM
Have you ever seen some of the folks that work for the city as a maintenance person?    :noid

If you can figure out this game, and how to post on the BBS, you should have no problem

You'll be fine.
:rofl that's a good point.
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 06:08:11 PM
Take it easy, leave the apprehension at home. Go in and take your time with the test and above all, RTDQ! Read the darn question, all of the question before answering. Same for the instructions.   :old:
Title: Re: Civil Service Exam
Post by: uptown on April 12, 2010, 07:10:58 PM
Thanks fellas, I feel better now  :) :salute