Rev. ed. of: How to prepare for the Civil Service examination for stenographer, typist, clerk, and office machine operator. 4th ed. 2000.
Contents:
Will studying help me? -- Introduction -- pt. 1. The clerical exam : verbal abilities part -- 1. General strategies, a diagnostic test with answers and explanations/analysis of strengths and weaknesses -- 2. Understanding the sections, key strategies, practice, practice, practice -- pt. 2. The clerical exam : clerical aptitude part -- 3. General strategies, a diagnostic test with answers and explanations/analysis of strengths and weaknesses -- 4. Understanding the sections, key strategies, practice, practice, practice -- pt. 3. Four full-length model clerical exams -- 5. Model clerical exam 1 with answers and explanations -- 6. Model clerical exam 2 with answers and explanations -- 7. Model clerical exam 3 with answers and explanations -- 8. Model clerical exam 4 with answers and explanations -- pt. 4. The typing test -- 9. Introduction/diagnostic test/analysis -- 10. Some common errors to watch for/practice, practice, practice -- pt. 5. The dictation test -- 11. Introduction/diagnostic test with answers -- 12. Practice, practice, practice -- pt. 6. The simplified typing test -- 13. Introduction to the simplified typing test/a diagnostic test -- 14. Practice, practice, practice -- Appendix -- Applying for a federal job (brochure) -- Applying for clerical and administrative support positions (grades GS-2/3/4) -- How federal jobs are filled -- The federal job search -- 2004 general schedule, hourly basic rates and overtime -- 2004 general schedule, annual rates by grade and step -- Qualification standards for general schedule positions -- Federal employees benefits programs -- Declaration for federal employment (sample form) -- Optional employment form (sample form).
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