Displaying 1 of 1 2007 Format: Book Title: Civil service career starter and test prep. Edition: Third edition. Publisher, Date: New York : LearningExpress, 2007. Description: viii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm illustration Summary: Explains everything a person needs to know about getting a government job, with information about the most popular entry-level jobs and tips on passing the civil service exam, and provides two practice exams. Subjects: Civil service positions -- United States. Civil service -- United States -- Examinations. Other Author: LearningExpress (Organization) Notes: "Completely revised and updated"--Cover. "Your handbook to landing a government job"--Cover. Contents: The basics -- Getting a job with the Federal Government -- Getting a job with state and local government -- Using the internet to find and apply for Civil Service jobs -- The most popular entry-level jobs -- Working for the U.S. Postal Service -- Law enforcement officer -- Administrative assistant -- Firefighter -- Passing a Civil Service exam -- Civil Service practice exam 1 -- Reading comprehension -- Grammar -- Vocabulary and spelling -- Math -- Civil Service practice exam 2. Web Site: Table of contents only LCCN: 2007013555 ISBN: 1576856259 9781576856253 Other Number: 122701595 System Availability: 1 # System items in: 1 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Summary This new edition has all the information needed to find the right career in civil service, including the ins and outs of working for federal, state, and local government. From law enforcement to postal service, firefighting to administrative, this complete career-prep guide reveals how civil service positions are selected, how the exam is administered, and what's needed to score high on the test. This guide also features two complete practice tests based on real civil service exams, with additional chapters and practice on the most common exam topics such as reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and math. Librarian's View Syndetics Unbound Displaying 1 of 1