government test

last week, i went to UM to sit for government examination for the admin position graded N41. since my mother works there, so, she sent me then. who else anyway? haha. the exam starts at 9 am, but we arrived quite early, around 8am since mother always departs early to avoid traffic congestion (well, still have to face it tho!). this examination candidates are divided into 2 groups which are outside and inside candidates. inside candidates are those who works/study in UM itself. i had to take 2 papers which are English test and Aptitude test. there are roughly about 200 people that day!!! and the vacant position? i am pretty sure it's about less than 10 positions available. i think, i am among the youngest there since i kept glancing around others' slip (it stated ID number there). the rest are aged like 25 - 50. many are around 30 and above. ada jugak yang membawa perut :P

entrance

exam hall

since i had no idea what the tests gonna be like, so i didn't do any preparation. hati kering! for English test, we have to write an essay one out of three questions. first question is about why you want to work at UM --> nahh....no idea! second is what are the key skills required for Registrar --> nahhh....no idea AT ALL! and the third, is tips of effective communication. well, definitely i answered the third question! hehe.

hati kering..hueheheheheee

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next is on Aptitude test. this paper consists 40 questions and the question i must say, no need to study or reading, but COMMON SENSE is STRONGLY required! we have to read the question carefully and really understand the sentence structure before answering. plus, we have to think very hard every possibilities! seriously difficult. there are idioms, maths, quizzes and more. ok, let me give examples question that i remember (of course not in exact sentence nor answer anyway):

1- there are 20 hens. all but 2 died. how many are still alive? (this one quite easy)
A- 18
B- 2
C-10
D-none is alive

2- One house is build with rectangular shape with every sides facing Southern sun. then, one bear comes to that house. what is the colour of that bear? (I've got it wrong. i have no idea at all. i answered brown, but the true answer is Black T_T)
A - white
B - black
C - Brown
D - Grey

for Aptitude test, many candidates left the exam hall earlier. i don't know whether it's too easy for them or too difficult and they giving up? anyway, i am satisfied with my performance for English test, but not too confident for Aptitude test. i just leave the rest to Allah. if i were meant to be there, then, i'll be.