How to Train for the Edison Electric Institute Maintenance Worker Test
Some electric companies require prospective maintenance workers to take pre-employment tests, such as the Edison Electric Institute Maintenance Test. The Edison Electric Institute, which is an association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, offers several tests for specific types of jobs, and many of its member companies require applicants to pass it to be considered for a job. The test has sections on construction, instrument repair, power-plant operation, system operation and power dispatching, and support and administrative selection, among others. There are also tests for meter readers and customer service representatives. If you'd like to work for an Edison member company, you will need to prepare for the test that is required for your desired position.
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Find out which test you will be required to take for the job you want. Ask your prospective employer about his requirements, and learn about the test's format and content. The more familiar you are with the test, the better prepared you will be. If you have applied for a position as a plant operator, electrical technician or mechanical technician, you will take plant operation tests. These cover algebra, reading comprehension, tables and graphs, and more. You are not allowed to use a calculator during these tests, which take three hours to complete at a designated testing location on a scheduled date. Familiarize yourself with your test's rules to boost your self-confidence. Check your prospective employer's website for more information about the tests you will need to take.
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Review the materials on the Edison website that relate to your test. The site requires a user name and password, which your prospective employer can provide. Edison provides information about test content and sample questions on the site. Review all of the information about your test. Remember that this information is from the people who made the test and is designed to prepare you for it. Read the test-taking tips, which offer advice such as to review basic math and reading comprehension by looking for books on these subjects at your local library.
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Study thoroughly and do not rush. Begin studying well in advance of your testing date. Cramming days or hours before the test will not work, and will cause you more anxiety than is necessary. Talk with a friend, family member or mentor who has taken the test. He can help you understand what to expect from first-hand experience and may be able to recommend study aids, such as helpful books or even a test-preparation class. You can find test-prep classes at some community colleges. These classes will review test material and will take practice tests for several weeks and culminate in taking the exam.
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