56 Best Civil Service Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best civil service books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
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The third edition of Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations, published by Tata McGraw Hill gives the reader a comprehensive insight into the Indian political system. The book covers all aspects that a civil services aspirant would require. The book is divided into three parts. Part I of the book basically deals with India's constitutional framework. It focuses on the history with regard to the making of the Constitution, its features, the fundamental rights and duties as well as amendments made to the constitution.
Part II of the book takes an in depth look into the system... more
Part II of the book takes an in depth look into the system... more
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This updated manual presents information, practice tests, and strategies for the different question types used by police departments throughout the country. It includes:
Four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained
Two official exams given by a large metropolitan police department
Streamlining of chapters to more closely reflect the latest question types currently in use
General strategies for dealing with multiple-choice questions and specific strategies for taking computer-based multiple-choice tests, as well as for taking the... more
Four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained
Two official exams given by a large metropolitan police department
Streamlining of chapters to more closely reflect the latest question types currently in use
General strategies for dealing with multiple-choice questions and specific strategies for taking computer-based multiple-choice tests, as well as for taking the... more
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NEW! PREPARED BY FORMER COURT OFFICERS! Covers all types of questions on exam. Test-taking tips and strategies to help you ace the test! Full Practice Exam - with answers explained. Become a Court Officer-Trainee FAST! less
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Peterson's(R) Master the(TM) Civil Service Exams is a comprehensive, step-by-step preparation guide for those seeking a position with the federal government that requires taking a written exam. This valuable resource provides the math, verbal, and clerical exercises needed to pass the civil service exam. Inside you'll find:
4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanationsReview of verbal, clerical, math, and memory skills you'll need to score highTips and strategies from civil service experts on how to become a first-rate job candidateCurrent information on the... more
4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanationsReview of verbal, clerical, math, and memory skills you'll need to score highTips and strategies from civil service experts on how to become a first-rate job candidateCurrent information on the... more
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Guaranteed Top Scores on Your Firefighter's Exam!
Want to be a firefighter? Do you know what is involved in taking the exam? Don't take a chance at failing a test you could ace--learn from the expert, Norman Hall.
For more than a decade, Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective firefighters. Back by popular demand, Norman Hall has completely updated and revised this hugely successful book for this second edition, presenting new tips and time-tested methods for attaining the highest... more
Want to be a firefighter? Do you know what is involved in taking the exam? Don't take a chance at failing a test you could ace--learn from the expert, Norman Hall.
For more than a decade, Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective firefighters. Back by popular demand, Norman Hall has completely updated and revised this hugely successful book for this second edition, presenting new tips and time-tested methods for attaining the highest... more
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The New Deal era witnessed a surprising surge in popular engagement with the history and memory of the Civil War era. From the omnipresent book and film Gone with the Wind and the scores of popular theater productions to Aaron Copeland's A Lincoln Portrait, it was hard to miss America's fascination with the war in the 1930s and 1940s. Nina Silber deftly examines the often conflicting and politically contentious ways in which Americans remembered the Civil War era during the years of the Depression, the New Deal, and World War II. In doing so, she reveals how the debates and events of... more
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This revised and updated manual presents practice exams similar to those given to firefighter candidates in cities and communities across America. The book opens with a description of the firefighter s role, the important terminology he or she must understand, and the physical, medical, and written tests that every candidate must be able to pass for qualification. General advice and information for prospective firefighters includes physical fitness standards, and learning to recognize and correct weaknesses in visualization, spatial orientation, and more. A brand-new chapter in this... more
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Updated to reflect the most recent requirements for correction officer candidates, including sheriff's departments, this review book presents strategies for the different question types used on correction officer exams in jurisdictions across the country. It also contains hundreds of practice questions written in the style used on official examinations. The authors, both highly experienced retired law enforcement officers, also present an overview of correction officers' duties and requirements. New to this edition is a much-needed strategy for handling computer-based multiple-choice... more
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Civil Service Exam Secrets helps you ace the Civil Service Examination without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Civil Service Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Civil Service Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Civil Service Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest... more
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Perfect for tour planning and on-the-ground use, this guide will prove indispensable on any expedition to explore Civil War history in America. Packed with color photographs, more than 600 historic battlefield and additional Civil War related sites, walking tours, 50 detailed maps, and the collective expertise of Civil War historians and dozens of park service experts, this handy, practical guide offers comprehensive information on the more than 384 sites recognized by the National Park Service as official battlefield locations, including the main Battlefield Sites, from Manassas to... more
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Slavery or freedom? The question of whether to make the United States a slave country or to make all people free was the question that pitted the states against each other in a brutal battle. In The Civil War: Investigate the War Between the States, readers ages 12-15 explore this conflict through the eyes and ears of the men and women who were touched by the clash that left more than 700,000 soldiers dead. Following the American Revolution, slavery was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. However, the United States still wrestled with whether it would be a country of slavery or grant freedom... more
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In the late summer of 1864, Confederate General Sterling Price led a last ditch attempt to liberate Missouri from Union occupation and brutal guerrilla warfare. Price's invading army was like few others seen during the Civil War. It was an army of cavalry that lacked men, horses, weapons, and discipline. Its success depended entirely upon a native uprising of pro-Confederate Missourians. When that uprising never occurred, Price's rag-tag army marched through the state seeking revenge, supplies and conscripts. It was a march that took too long and ultimately allowed Union forces to converge on... more
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The comprehensive postal test-prep guide that delivers through rain, sleet, and snow
Now that the U.S. Postal Service has replaced its obsolete 470 test with the updated and more difficult 473 and 473C hiring exams, you need this book more than ever if you want to qualify for employment. It's packed with timed, skill-building drills to help you answer questions faster and more accurately. less
Now that the U.S. Postal Service has replaced its obsolete 470 test with the updated and more difficult 473 and 473C hiring exams, you need this book more than ever if you want to qualify for employment. It's packed with timed, skill-building drills to help you answer questions faster and more accurately. less
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Job opportunities for case workers and social workers are expected to grow far more rapidly than the average over the next several years. Peterson's Master the Case Worker Exam can help you earn a great exam score and launch your career as a case worker, with all-new information on job requirements and application procedures, Seven full-length practice tests, and expert advice on how to seek and apply for positions in the field. Selling Points:
Seven full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, including a diagnostic exam to help test takers... more
Seven full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, including a diagnostic exam to help test takers... more
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- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The three rivers that make up the Coal River Valley--Big, Little and Coal--were named by explorer John Peter Salling (or Salley) for the coal deposits found along its banks. More than one hundred years later, the picturesque valley was witness to a multitude of bloody skirmishes between Confederate and Union forces in the Civil War. Often-overlooked battles at Boone Court House, Coal River, Pond Fork and Kanawha Gap introduced the beginning of total war" tactics years before General Sherman used them in his March to the Sea. Join author and historian Michael Graham as he expertly details the... more
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Exam Prep: Fire Fighter I & II is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Fire Fighter I or II certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.a (TM)s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Fire Fighter I & II is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical... more
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It's EMT-Basic Exam Crunch Time!
Get a plan to ace the exam—and make the most of the time you have left.
Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the EMT-Basic Exam—without ever breaking a sweat!
First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study... more
Get a plan to ace the exam—and make the most of the time you have left.
Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the EMT-Basic Exam—without ever breaking a sweat!
First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study... more
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Guaranteed Top Scores on Your Police Exam!If you are planning to join the hundreds of thousands of applicants who take the police officer exam each year, you need a high score. In this updated and revised edition of his #1 police exam book, Norman Hall guarantees that you'll score 80% to 100% on the exam--or your money back!
With "Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book, 2nd Edition," you'll have everything you need to ace the test, including answer keys and self-scoring tables, pointers on avoiding common trouble spots, tips for meeting the physical requirements, the most... more
With "Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book, 2nd Edition," you'll have everything you need to ace the test, including answer keys and self-scoring tables, pointers on avoiding common trouble spots, tips for meeting the physical requirements, the most... more
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With more than 125 years of experience in education, McGraw-Hill is the name you trust to deliver results. This MH guide is the most comprehensive and relevant prep tool on the market. We will help you excel on the Firefighter Exam with:
-6 full-length practice tests based on Firefighter Exams given... more
We Will Help You Get Your Best Score!
With more than 125 years of experience in education, McGraw-Hill is the name you trust to deliver results. This MH guide is the most comprehensive and relevant prep tool on the market. We will help you excel on the Firefighter Exam with:
-6 full-length practice tests based on Firefighter Exams given... more
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The United States Postal Service is the nation's largest civilian employer. Yet 80 percent of all applicants fail the test. That's why readers look to Norman Hall's classic, comprehensive guide to the Battery 460 and 473 exams. This revised and updated third edition offers new test questions and exercises. Featuring information about various careers in the postal service and complete with a money back guarantee, this book is all readers need to pass! less
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This sweeping new assessment of Civil War monuments unveiled in the United States between the 1860s and 1930s argues that they were pivotal to a national embrace of military values. Americans' wariness of standing armies limited construction of war memorials in the early republic, Thomas J. Brown explains, and continued to influence commemoration after the Civil War. As large cities and small towns across the North and South installed an astonishing range of statues, memorial halls, and other sculptural and architectural tributes to Civil War heroes, communities debated the relationship of... more
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Attack at daylight and whip them--that was the Confederate plan on the morning of April 6, 1862. The unsuspecting Union Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Major General Ulysses S. Grant, had gathered on the banks of its namesake river at a spot called Pittsburg Landing, ready to strike deep into the heart of Tennessee Confederates, commanded by General Albert Sidney Johnston. Johnston's troops were reeling from setbacks earlier in the year and had decided to reverse their fortunes by taking the fight to the Federals.
Johnston planned to attack them at daylight and drive them into... more
Johnston planned to attack them at daylight and drive them into... more
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The Oiler Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: lubrication and maintenance of electro-mechanical power plant, pumping and construction equipment; proper application of lubricating greases and oils; proper use of tools and lubricating devices; safety; reports; and more. less
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Your ticket to a higher score on the police officer exam Police exams are becoming increasingly difficult to pass, as law enforcement agencies are looking for the most capable officers from the candidate application pool. To help select the most qualified candidate, more than half of the departments and agencies throughout the country are following the current trend of using the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST also referred to as NPOST). Police Officer Exam For Dummies features three POST exams based on the official test, plus one New York City (NYC) exam.
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The government is the largest employer in the United States, with nearly two million workers, a number that is growing every year. Kaplan Civil Service Exams, Second Edition helps government employment applicants master the material they need to succeed. Applicants are required to take and pass a comprehensive civil service exam, including people interested in specific government careers such as law enforcement, clerical work, air traffic control, as well as the majority of postal jobs.
Features:
A review of the information covered on the civil service exams... more
Features:
A review of the information covered on the civil service exams... more
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Police Oral Board Interview is the ultimate guide for securing a top score on the law enforcement hiring list. This book was written for 2015 and beyond and guarantees to be the most up to date resource of its kind! Unlike other oral board books that contain only a dozen or two sample questions, Police Oral Board Interview has over 100 of the most commonly asked police oral board interview questions and the very best answers to each question. Not only does Police Oral Board Interview give you great answers, it also gives you the rationale and reasoning for each answer so that you can easily... more
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Master the Mechanical Aptitude & Spatial Relations Tests provides the key to test-prep success on exams measuring spatial relations, symbol reasoning, and mechnical aptitude for training and employment opportunities in the military, civil service, technical schools, and private industry. Featuring practice questions covering all major exam topics-including hidden figures, tool knowledge, and mechanical insight-with overviews of concepts that appear on mechanical aptitude/spatial relations exams, such as visual-motor coordination and pattern analysis. The book also includes detailed... more
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Peterson's
Master The Special Agent Exam (12th edition)
Learn All About a Career as a Special Agent from this user-friendly guide.
Section 1. Overview of the test prep guide
In this section, you will learn:
the basics about a Federal Government career in this field where the jobs are and details of the various written tests, interviews, polygraphs, and physical exams required for this job
Section 2. Diagnose your strengths and weaknesses
Diagnose your strengths and... more
Learn All About a Career as a Special Agent from this user-friendly guide.
Section 1. Overview of the test prep guide
In this section, you will learn:
the basics about a Federal Government career in this field where the jobs are and details of the various written tests, interviews, polygraphs, and physical exams required for this job
Section 2. Diagnose your strengths and weaknesses
Diagnose your strengths and... more
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Learn how to pass the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test (BAT). The number of candidates taking the exam has increased dramatically in recent years, reflecting the desirability of the profession. In order to succeed against this increased competition, the candidate must be prepared to tackle the unique question types found on the exam. This book contains the most up to date and accurate information to help you prepare for the Florida BAT Exam. Written using lessons learned from the latest exam updates, this manual squarely prepares the reader for all of the exam sub-areas including... more
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Comprehensive Prep for the Postal Exams, Test 473 and 473-C.
This book provides information on postal exams, benefits and hiring procedures:
* Explanation of the Federal Employees Retirement System.
* Sample tests and helpful study information for Test 473 and Test 473-C.
* Nine sample tests for Address Checking, 5 sample tests for Forms Completion and 7 sample tests for Coding and Memory.
* Strategies for getting a high score.
* Learn how to find and how to apply for postal jobs... more
This book provides information on postal exams, benefits and hiring procedures:
* Explanation of the Federal Employees Retirement System.
* Sample tests and helpful study information for Test 473 and Test 473-C.
* Nine sample tests for Address Checking, 5 sample tests for Forms Completion and 7 sample tests for Coding and Memory.
* Strategies for getting a high score.
* Learn how to find and how to apply for postal jobs... more
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It's Civil Service Exam Crunch Time! Get a plan to ace the exam—and make the most of the time you have left.
Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the Civil Service Exam—without ever breaking a sweat!
First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study... more
Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the Civil Service Exam—without ever breaking a sweat!
First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study... more
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During the American Civil War, the Confederate government’s largest foreign secret service base was in Montreal. Montreal, then the largest city in British North America, has kept secret its unique role in the American Civil War ever since. Based on original archival research, Barry Sheehy challenges core tenets of the American Civil War narrative. less
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The Inside Guide to Becoming a California Police OfficerTo become a competitive candidate in law enforcement, you need to score well on the police officer exam. John Douglas, one of the nation's most respected law enforcement professionals, has created a highly effective guide to scoring well on the test and launching a successful career as a police officer. It contains everything you need to know, including:
* A comprehensive review of the California exam with hundreds of practice questions.
* Strategies to maximize your score.
* Insights and guidance from... more
* A comprehensive review of the California exam with hundreds of practice questions.
* Strategies to maximize your score.
* Insights and guidance from... more
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UNIQUE SELLING FEATURES AND BENEFITSStep-by-step tutorials for mastering verbal, arithmetic, and clerical questions for entry-level civil service exams.- 2 full-length sample tests- Test taking tips to help build confidence- 24 hour-long lessons- Advice on application procedures- The inside scoop on the civil service job market- A study plan to help readers prepare quickly and effectively less
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Your guide to passing the Foreign Service Officer Exam
Why CliffsTestPrep Guides?
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Written by test prep specialists
Introduction
* Review of how the exam is organized, along with answers to frequently asked questions
Part I: Written Exam: The Job Knowledge Test
* Descriptions of the five general career track knowledge areas--management, consular, economic, political, and public diplomacy
* Question-and-answer subject review chapters for... more
Why CliffsTestPrep Guides?
Go with the name you know and trust
Get the information you need--fast!
Written by test prep specialists
Introduction
* Review of how the exam is organized, along with answers to frequently asked questions
Part I: Written Exam: The Job Knowledge Test
* Descriptions of the five general career track knowledge areas--management, consular, economic, political, and public diplomacy
* Question-and-answer subject review chapters for... more
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Civil Service exams are competitive, and this manual helps job applicants get good test scores that lead them to job offers. The book covers the following Civil Service job designations: clerk, stenographer, and typist. Five diagnostic tests are presented, plus four model tests that cover verbal ability and clerical skills. All tests come with answers and explanations. Hundreds of practice problems are also included to sharpen test-taking skills. less
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FSOT Practice Questions are the simplest way to prepare for the FSOT test. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of practice test questions. If someone has never taken a practice test, then they are unprepared for the types of questions and answer choices that they will encounter on the official test. There is a tremendous advantage to someone taking the test that is already familiar with the questions and answer choices. Another advantage of taking practice tests is... more
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Master the U.S. Border Patrol Exam is the most complete guide providing all the tools you need to successfully navigate the requirements of becoming a U.S. Border Patrol Agent. Improve your score on the U.S. Border Patrol Test with Peterson's well-known test taking tips and comprehensive practice tests for the Logical Reasoning, Spanish Language Proficiency and Artificial Language test sections, including reasoning tips for the multiple-reasoning Test sections. Selling Points:
3 full-length practice tests, including the Logical Reasoning, Spanish Language Proficiency and... more
3 full-length practice tests, including the Logical Reasoning, Spanish Language Proficiency and... more
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The Special Agent FBI Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: evaluating conclusions in light of known facts; memorization; report writing; interviewing; interpreting data in graphs, charts and tables; logical reasoning; reading comprehension; understanding and interpreting written material; and other related areas. less
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Job opportunities for corrections officers are expected to grow far more rapidly than that of the average for all occupations over the next several years. Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam can help you score high on the qualifying exam and launch your career as a corrections officer, with 6 full-length practice tests; test-taking tips and strategies; all-new information on job requirements, application procedures, and the officer screening process; and expert advice on how to seek and apply for positions in the field. SELLING POINTS:
6 full-length practice tests, with... more
6 full-length practice tests, with... more
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***Includes FSOT Practice Test Questions***
Want to get a great score on the Foreign Service Officer Test without weeks and months of endless studying? Then FSOT Secrets Study Guide is the resource you need.
Our comprehensive FSOT study guide is compiled by our exam experts, who have researched every topic and concept that you need to know to do well on your FSOT exam. In addition, our original research shows you specific weaknesses of the FSOT that you can exploit to increase your exam score.
FSOT Secrets includes:
English Expression Test: more
Want to get a great score on the Foreign Service Officer Test without weeks and months of endless studying? Then FSOT Secrets Study Guide is the resource you need.
Our comprehensive FSOT study guide is compiled by our exam experts, who have researched every topic and concept that you need to know to do well on your FSOT exam. In addition, our original research shows you specific weaknesses of the FSOT that you can exploit to increase your exam score.
FSOT Secrets includes:
English Expression Test: more
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Master the Public Safety Dispatcher/911 Operator Exams provides everything you need to succeed on the exam, including two full-length practice tests, reviews of every question type on the exam, proven test-taking strategies to help you score higher, and comprehensive information for beginning and advanced-level emergency personnel. Also, expert tips on how to best analyze job announcements and do well on job interviews are included to give the reader an edge over the competition. less
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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