Monday 28 April 2014

Studying For The Police Promotional Exam

By Eloise Hewitt


Police officers who have served in the force for quite some time will definitely be seeking to advance their careers. This means a promotion to often a supervisory role in any of the different police departments. There is however the requirement of sitting for the police promotional exam and passing it to able to be considered for a promotion in any department.

Passing the promotional exam is never an easy thing for many officers. Failing this test means that the individual will not be eligible for a promotion in that year. While for those who pass it, they ought to get a good score. It is only a high mark that will put an officer ahead of others and hence increase his chances of getting the promotion.

Only persons who set aside time and ensure to follow a good study plan can pass this test. The most important thing that one can ensure is studying early and often for this exam. This means that persons should shun last minute cramming and trying to understand all materials at once as this is a recipe for failing.

Usually, several of months before this test, candidates are usually provided with publications so that they understand what is expected of them. But an individual does not have to wait until the publication is released so as to begin the studies. One can begin reading a publication of the previous years as the material covered from year to year does not really change much.

To get other learning materials, a person can go to the local libraries or search in various online sites. After which the person should ensure to always read. Time should be set aside daily to tackle a topic, a chapter or chapters. As the individual will be reading the chapters, he should ensure to make short notes so that when reading the second time he will not have to go to the original text but study his notes.

A person should derive questions when going through the topics and ensure to answer them after finishing the topic. A lot of practice questions should also be done. This is so as to reinforce well what a person has read and show the weak areas that the individual needs to focus more. One should ensure to review the questions and answers over and over to ensure a good grasp of information.

Joining a good study group will also help a person get to understand some things well. There might be areas where one understands better than others while other areas the individual needs help from other people. A group discussion enables people to help each other and ensuring all topics are understood in a short time and also questions are revised well.

Sticking through an effective study plan will give a person confidence during the test which is essential for passing. But throughout the preparation period a person must ensure to exercise and eat well, avoiding stressful conditions. During the test, the individual should avoid panicking and make sure to read and understand questions as well as choices well and picking the right answers.




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