Publisher's Synopsis
Choosing a career as a federal or state employee can be very rewarding-you'll see respectable salaries, generous benefit packages, and opportunities for significant career advancement. But before you begin your job, you'll probably need to take a civil service test. This test requires candidates to score well on all parts of the exam, but the questions that require in-depth math and vocabulary knowledge can be especially nerve-wracking, especially if it's been a while since you've used these skills. By making the commitment to practice for these difficult questions on your civil service exam, you are promising yourself increased scores and marketability as you enter this career path. The way to do this? With Math and Vocabulary for Civil Service Tests, you can pass this test with ease and have a definite edge over your competition. This indispensable study guide contains a complete review of all the major math and vocabulary topics tested on civil service tests, including powers and roots, geometry and measurement, vocabulary in context, and vocabulary variations. At the end of each skill chapter, you will find practice questions with detailed answer explanations, test tips, and vocabulary strategies. In addition, two valuable practice tests will help you gauge your knowledge and determine your strengths and weaknesses. On the pages of Math and Vocabulary for Civil Service Tests you'll find: A review of the most commonly tested vocabulary and arithmetic skills Proven score-raising strategies and advice on various question types Two practice tests so you're prepared to score high on the actual test Tips for conquering test anxiety and boosting confidence Inside, find your official passport to visit LearningExpress's renowned Online Practice Center! Use your unique access code to: Complete vocabulary and math practice exercises-FREE Receive immediate scoring and detailed answer explanations for all questions Focus your study with our customized diagnostic reports and boost your overall score to guarantee success
