Let me prove it to you. Occupational exams
September 3, 2006 6:17 AM   Subscribe

What sorts of occupations / jobs are there available in the United States (Minnesota) where one need only take an examination to apply? I'm aware of Post Office jobs and Boiler attendant ....
posted by shipbreaker to Work & Money (6 answers total)
 
I can think of two off hand--Substitute teacher and paraprofessional in the public school classroom.
posted by LoriFLA at 6:37 AM on September 3, 2006


As long as you're not otherwise disqualified due to lack of physical fitness, criminal record, etc., most initial appointments to Police Departments and Fire Departments are based upon exam scores.
posted by MattD at 6:52 AM on September 3, 2006


The civil service exam is a way of getting into a whole bunch of jobs.

You could also get a job with a place like Sylvan or Kaplan Test Prep centers if you've done well on an exam like the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT or even the SAT or the ACT.
posted by mulkey at 9:26 AM on September 3, 2006


I took an exam to be a census taker back 2000. I scored well enough to be made "team captain" for my area, no resumé, no nothing. It paid okay too (though I didn't actually do it becausae I got a better offer). Too bad it only comes around once every ten years.
posted by Jess the Mess at 11:18 AM on September 3, 2006


911 Operator.
posted by evariste at 2:05 PM on September 3, 2006


Many city/county/state jobs are available as civil service jobs. Check the website for your local governments to see what they have available.
posted by JJ86 at 6:17 AM on September 5, 2006


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