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Math

Civil Service Math Quick Reference

A one-page reference covering every math topic tested on civil service exams — fractions, percentages, ratios, word problems, and number operations. Print and keep it at your desk during practice sessions.

  • Fractions, decimals, and percentage conversions
  • Ratio and proportion formulas
  • Word problem setup strategies
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Reading

Reading Comprehension Strategy Sheet

A structured one-page guide to the 5 question types on civil service reading passages — and the exact approach for each. Includes common traps and how to avoid them.

  • 5 question types and how to spot them
  • Active reading annotation method
  • Eliminating wrong answers systematically
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Exam Day

Exam Day Checklist

Everything you need to confirm before, during, and after your civil service exam. Print the night before and check off each item as you go.

  • What to bring (ID, admission notice, pencils)
  • What to avoid eating and drinking
  • Arrival time and location confirmation steps
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Strategy

Situational Judgment Test (SJT) Cheat Sheet

The SJT is the section most test-takers underestimate. This sheet explains the scoring logic, the five behavioral dimensions evaluated, and the framework for picking the right answer every time.

  • How SJT responses are scored
  • 5 behavioral dimensions: teamwork, integrity, communication, initiative, judgment
  • The "IDEAL employee" decision framework
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Study Plan

8-Week Civil Service Exam Study Plan

A day-by-day preparation schedule built around the four core exam domains. Follows a spaced-repetition structure: introduce → practice → review → simulate.

  • Weekly topic focus and daily task breakdown
  • Timed practice milestones by week
  • Built-in review days and full mock exam week
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Glossary

Civil Service Terms Glossary

Definitions of 40+ terms that appear in exam announcements, hiring letters, and civil service rules. Print this before reading your examination bulletin to understand exactly what you're signing up for.

  • Eligible list, canvass, certification explained
  • Veterans preference and residency credit definitions
  • Provisional vs. permanent appointment
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