Top Tips for Preparing for Competitive Exams while working

If asked, there are numerous professionals working in top-notch companies who aspire to crack one or other competitive exam. The reasons may be many- ranging from the instability of a private job to the long working hours that the private sector employers have to encounter. Every year lakhs of students start preparing for jobs and entrance examinations after graduation to ensure employment in the public sector. Amidst such throat cut competitions, it becomes quite tough for those who are working as they don't get much time after work to dedicate towards the preparation. Recognizing this obstacle of the full-time working class who passionately dreams of cracking a competitive exam, we have come up with this article.

1. Understand what all you need to cover and make a list of them. Do this precisely with a lot of research and effort.

2. Few training sessions at a coaching center will provide you with ample information. Start and proceed with whatever you have and when new resources arrive, merely include them in your existing list.

3. Measure targets by the amount of work, never measure it by time. Make sure you are focused and try to utilize every minute of your preparation to the fullest. In the end, you are not going to report your progress to anyone anyway.

4. Be prepared to work in sprints. Try to grab time, from every break, travel time in your office cab, waking up a little early and sleeping little way. Remember, hard work always pays off.

5. Since you are working, you need to make your mind firm that every day you have to devote at least some amount of time for the preparation. You have to be really sincere if you want to reach your goal.

6. Give one hour daily to current events. Then divide the time left in two parts. Read one subject at one time. Don't mix it with the other subject.

7. Choose the study content smartly. If needed consult a trainer or a coach, but make sure you only pick the best study materials.

8. Utilize your weekends properly. Don't waste it partying and chilling. Once you accomplish your target, there will be numerous opportunities for you to enjoy.

9. Keep in mind, that in the end, revision is the king. Revise wisely and thoroughly. This will help you to maintain your self-esteem and build confidence.