I googled barometer test & this is what came up, .
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Web & Internet Security: Thread #1068State National Training Service Is Bad1 11/9/06 From: ThinkFirst25 To: All There is a job posting that is illegitimate on careerbuilder.com and maybe
elsewhere.
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Ref ID: 1255403W0
The posting states
90 MINUTE ORIENTATION
Administered By: Law Enforcement Career Development, Inc. No Calls!
Information will be presented in-person only to those able to attend.
At: Holiday Inn
Tuesday, November 7th ONLY!
3:00pm or 6:00pm
I attended a session at 6:00pm. The presenter gave what was called a
barometer test for the civil service exam. This test had ten questions &
is designed for failure to substantiate the need for a correspondence course
for SNTS (State, National, Training, Service:
http://www.lawenforcementcareer.com/snts2b.htm). The fees for coursework
are $150.00 to $895.00 & maybe more.
In the audience of 60 people only one person passed this test by scoring
seven or more correct. He was directed to leave, go home & call
703-724-1850 to apply. The rest of us were duped to believe that we were
not smart enough & needed further educational assistance. It was stated
that SNTS would actually coach a person more effectively to pass the civil
service exam.
At the end of the session he stated that we could either stay to enroll
(pay a fee) or that he'd be available for further enrollment the next
morning 110806 from 8:30 to 9:30am in the restaurant attached to the hotel.
The restaurant being The Hoffman House.
The morning prior to the meeting, I called the above number. The man at the
other end of the line stated that the civil service exam is no longer used &
that while SNTS might be an actual business, what they do may not be legal.
Encouragement to avoid SNTS was given.
The below website is the Federal Office Of Personnel Management & states that the
civil service exam is not used.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/infocenter/topquestions.asp#q3
I went to the restaurant at 9:00am to confront the man. There were two
other people at the table & one of them, a lady, had already started a
confrontation about his scam. She & I went to the Hotel Manager & spoke
with him about it. He stated that he would contact local Chamber Of
Commerce & The Better Business Bureau. When I went back to the restaurant
he was gone.
I called the local newspaper to report this because it was sourced in the posting
at careerbuilder. A woman said she would look into it. I called the Chamber Of Commerce
& was directed to the BBB. I called BBB. My statement was recorded & she told me that BBB
was aware of this issue. I also e-mailed Careerbuilder.com to investigate the matter.
I almost lost $600.00 dollars that day. Who knows how many other people paid this man.
ThinkFirst25 2 1/18/07 From: ThinkFirst25 To: All Fortunately careerbuilder removed the posting. However, the website is still active & IC3 did not investigate (Shame on them). Maybe the day will come where someone with influence will be able to do something about this. These frauds should be made to pay for their crimes.
I am interested in working for the State Department of Insurance in a position that i start at the bottom and work my way up.
What is the civilian barometer test?
"The Civil Service Test" When you apply for a job that is "protected" by Civil Service, you will be required to take a pre-employment test, the "civil service test." There is usually a minimum score to proceed in the process. There are many different versions of the test, and not just one. It is similar in ways to the ASFAB or whatever that test was for the military.
Yes, you will most likely be drug tested after a civil service test. You will be drug tested randomly after passing the test.
Yes, you do still have to take the civil service exam
Where can I take the Civil Service test in Virginia?
The test will be very simple with math or simple logic and English skills. It will be similar to a civil service type of test.
The common type of exam required to become eligible for a civil service job depends on the type and level of the positions offered. A test to join the US Foreign Service will be more difficult then taking an exam for a clerical type of civil service position. Being poor has little to do with this.
where in wv can u take the civil service for lewis co
I am interested in finding out when and where my son can take the civil service test in central New Jersey. Check with the State or County Government. They will both have civil service offices.
Information on civil service exams are only given to prospective employees. Go online to Birmingham's employment section and follow the instructions for setting up an account and filling out an application for the job you are seeking. If a civil service exam is required, they will send you the information for taking it.
The preparation they made was going to school and learning law, history and the teachings of Confucius. At age 7, they started memorizing the works of Confucius. Only one out of five passed the civil service test.
The location for taking the civil service exam in Jacksonville NC can change throughout the year. For the most up to date information you can contact your local Secretary of State office or your public library for current locations.