Exam study tips for Becker users As you know each 3 hour lecture/chapter is broken down into sub topics that can range from 10 mins to 20 mins or even as much as 1.5 hours. First I view the lecture for that subtopic, then do the flashcards for that subtopic, and lastly do the PassMaster questions for that subtopic. Once you've done the questions, write notes for explanations you might forget or create new flashcards for the concepts you feel that you should.
First, Watch the lecture for subtopic: I find this way helpful because the subtopic (if it isnt one of those rare 1.5 hour clips) is just short enough, around 25 mins, for me to focus! As soon as my mind is wandering off, the video clip for that subtopic is done!
Secondly, Do the flashcards immediately after watching subtopic lecture: This is where the understanding process starts to happen and since you've watched the entire clip for that subtopic, you can then make better flashcards cus you know how to tie things together as YOU see fit. I used to pause the lecture, create a flashcard if I saw a Becker mnemonic or something flashcard-appropriate, but then as I resumed the lecture and a few pages later, I realized I could have added more stuff to the FC or wrote it differently to allow me to better understand said material.
Thirdly Do the passmaster questions for that subtopic after doing FCs for that subtopic: By this time, you've created your flashcards and just by reviewing the material to create the flashcards itself, you have seen the material enough to really have an understanding of it. The passmaster questions are there to reinforce that understanding by reading the solutions for every answer.
Lastly, Create new flashcards you feel you probably should or write notes on explanations from the questions that you will probably forget or if the explanation was written differenly in a way that explains it better than how you concluded with that answer (even if you got the answer right). When writing these notes, I usually box off in red ink the topic in the explanation and then underline in red ink the actual answer. This way the topics and answer of that note pops out when reviewing them days later. I would review these notes at the beginning of each study session.
Career tip Its what you know, who you know, and what they know about you! Network your butt off and think creatively on how you can gain the skill sets that are valuable and coveted in the position that you want. RSVP for company events before you can even think about what future plans you might have. This way you won't come up with reasons you can't attend so you can put yourself out there for opportunities. If currently unemployed then sign up for social clubs or sports league and such.
In order to be opportunistic, people need to know your aspirations so speak up and let them know! By doing so you will either receive helpful advice or possibly introductions to influential decision makers. Throughout this process, find out what the company values (leadership, community service, certain skill sets, etc) and do your best to obtain those things.
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