Civil Service Success

The year has been hard on everyone in so many ways. New Year’s resolutions were thrown out of the windows, exercise routines given up, and personal and career growth came to a screeching halt.  Lagging behind on New Year’s resolution can put you off track and prevent you from achieving your goals. This is why we’re here to debate why smart goals are better  than making and then breaking New Year’s resolution.  What is a SMART Goal? Smart goals can be defined as: ·  Specific ·  Measurable ·  Achievable ·  Relevant  ·  Time-bound This makes smart goals workable and attainable. But how does this backronym make smart goals better than New Year’s resolutions? Each explication explains the main aim behind a smart goal. Don’t believe us? Well, here’s how it does so.  1.  Specific Smart goals are specific.  When you say that you’ll be losing weight this year, a smart goal would ultimately translate as you’ll be losing bodyweight with t...

Did you know that having a sanitation job in the busiest city  in the world is the equivalent of finding the golden treasure in real life?  You might think that a sanitation job won't pay much and you'll have to clean others' mess. But let us tell you why you're wrong. Thousands of applicants apply for the job, but only around 500 applicants are given this once in a lifetime opportunity. A simple high school diploma and some experience make you eligible for this civil service job.  This article spills the beans on why NYC sanitation jobs are in such enormous demand and  how unemployed youth can make a living from them.  Attractive Salary Package We know that there's nothing fancy about picking after someone's trash.  However, the salary package that's offered to NYC sanitation workers is exceptionally lucrative. Sanitation workers can earn as much as $66,000 annually  and don't even need a college degree to make this much! The median pay offered to san...

The unemployment rates in the U.S skyrocketed  during the pandemic. While most retail, hospitality, and aviation businesses aren’t providing any employment opportunities, government jobs are up for grabs! The government is tirelessly working day in and day out to alleviate the problems arising during the pandemic. This is why; it needs a competent workforce more than ever.  If you’re out of work and want to land a government job ASAP, then this article is the perfect guide for you. Read through to find out how you can land a stable government job in these times of uncertainty.  Research the Right Job Don’t apply for a job that you aren’t fit for! Applying for the wrong job will ultimately kick you out of the list of suitable candidates.  Make use of the right keywords on search engines that will take you to Federal government websites. Begin by checking out Federal government websites such as USAJobs.gov  and Go Government  that offer jobs that are right fo...

Do you always confuse a parole officer with a probation officer? It turns out, you aren't alone! Most people don't know the difference between the two officials and find it difficult to differentiate between them. Even though both of these officials work with convicted criminals, but have different responsibilities and varying caseloads. Since  recidivism rates are higher in the U.S.,  the need for both parole and probation officers is central to the law enforcement organizations.  If you're someone who can’t tell the difference between a parole and a probation officer, this article is just for you. We offer insights into what probation and parole officers are, how their responsibilities differ, and which designation you should apply for.  What’s a Probation Officer? Not all convicts have to serve jail time.  Convicts who have been convicted of non-violent crimes are required to serve a probationary period outside of jail and under a law enforcement officer's su...

Did you spend months preparing for the NYC civil service exam , the process went better than you expected it to go, but you still haven’t received a response from the HR team, don’t lose heart just yet!  Thousands of applicants apply for a government job ; however, only one candidate gets selected. While you might think that you’re the right man for the job, the organization has to skim through thousands of applications and resumes to get the best candidate for the job. This process and several other factors mentioned in this article can add to the waiting time after a government job application.  The Government Wants the Right Man  The wait for a job offer or even a rejection letter can feel unnecessarily long. However, the government officials assigned with the task to get the right candidate for the job aren’t lazing around. These officials have to swim through a pile of paperwork and come up with the best candidate who perfectly fits the job requirements. If they don’...

Civil servants fill up the majority of the structure of the US government. These are jobs at the federal, state, and local levels of government. They perform various executive functions crucial to stably running a country. Broadly speaking, civil servants are tasked with administering rules, laws, and institutions. This doesn’t mean all civil servants are law enforcement officers. For instance, some teachers are civil servants because they help manage schools and administer state laws concerning compulsory education . The government has many responsibilities, and there are equally many civil service jobs. Here are some you should consider before applying for the civil services. Elementary School Teacher Educational civil servants work in the education department and are responsible for upholding state education laws. Besides educating children, teachers are critical to developing the skills, ethics, and values needed for future civil servants. The primary responsibilities of elementary...

Cramming is a tried and untrue method of studying used by students who’ve made a bevy of poor decisions leading to an exam. The method is almost unheard of among students who study in advance for an upcoming exam. That’s because cramming isn’t all that useful if you’re studying some time before the exam actually occurs. Cramming is most common in the days before an exam. Students desperately try to cram as much information into their minds and pray that their working memory can carry them to a passing grade. However, this is rarely the case. Here’s why cramming isn’t an effective study method. What Is Cramming? Cramming is an attempt to absorb and retain as much information as possible in a short period of time. Cramming is most common near an exam among students who’ve either not studied at all or think they’ve missed something. The latter kind of cramming is excusable as long as it’s not a pattern. We’ve all done that  or lost faith in our memories near the exam. However, the for...

Study breaks seem counterintuitive at the outset: how can taking a break from studying be the best way to study? However, a lot of scientific literature  and anecdotal evidence seems to corroborate this fact: study breaks are essential for consistent studying and retention. It’s easy for people to fall into one of two extremes when it comes to studying. For the overly productive, study breaks are a source of guilt and anxiety. For the overwhelmed, study breaks aren’t long enough to cope with excessive workload. However, neither of these is efficient. Those who take breaks will, on average, achieve the best results. Here are some dos and don’ts for taking an effective study break. Taking Breaks DO Regularly Take Breaks:  Periodically taking breaks is the most effective way to take study breaks. A break of about 15 to 20 minutes long is short enough to keep you motivated and long enough to give your mind a rest. DON’T Take Long Breaks:  Long study breaks are a recipe for di...

If you’re preparing for an important exam, it’s easy to sway to one of two extremes: studying too hard or not at all. Studying too hard can cause you to quickly burn out and quit studying before you’ve completed the syllabus. Not studying at all skips the hassle of studying hard and gets straight to the procrastination. Neither of those is an optimal way to prepare for an important exam. Some people may not care about preparing for said exams, but if you’ve found your way to this article, you’re probably not one of them. The secret to studying well is taking smart breaks. Here’s why they’re important. The Benefits The greatest benefit of taking breaks is it prevents you from burning out. As a result, you can study more consistently and for longer periods. As fatigue sets in, your focus will also wane. As that happens, you’re more prone to being distracted, and before you know it, you’ve wasted an hour daydreaming. Instead of that, taking timed breaks can give your mind a break without ...