Brazil's TCE-GO Publishes Exam Notice for New Jobs
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The Court of Accounts of the State of Goiás, known as TCE-GO, has officially published the notice for its new public exam. This document explains the rules and requirements for people who want to apply for open positions.
The exam notice is aimed at candidates who have completed secondary education, meaning a university degree is not required. This makes the opportunity open to a wide range of applicants.
According to the notice, starting salaries will be around R$11,800 per month. Reports also mention that total earnings, once benefits and career growth are included, could rise above R$16,000.
Public exams, called 'concursos' in Portuguese, are very popular in Brazil. They offer stable jobs, good pay and strong job security, which means workers rarely lose their positions once hired.
Because competition for these vacancies is usually very high, many candidates spend months preparing with courses and practice tests before the exam date.
The publication of the notice marks the first official step in the selection process. Candidates will now need to watch for further details, such as registration dates and the exact exam schedule.
This announcement is important news for thousands of job seekers across Goiás and other parts of Brazil who are hoping to secure a place in one of the country's respected government institutions.
Vocabulary7 words
- TCE-GO
- the government office that checks public money in Goiás, Brazil
- public exam
- a competitive test used to hire government workers
- secondary education
- school completed before university, like high school
- benefits
- extra advantages given with a job, such as health care
- job security
- a strong guarantee of keeping your job
- vacancies
- open job positions
- selection process
- the steps used to choose workers for a job
Quiz
Answer key
1. A government accounts office in Goiás 2. Secondary education 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Court of Accounts of the State of Goiás, known as TCE-GO, has officially _____ the notice for its new public exam.
The exam notice is aimed at candidates who have completed secondary _____, meaning a university degree is not required.
According to the notice, starting _____ will be around R$11,800 per month.
Reports also mention that total earnings, once benefits and career growth are included, could rise above R$_____.
Public exams, called 'concursos' in Portuguese, are very popular in _____.
Because competition for these vacancies is usually very high, many candidates spend months _____ with courses and practice tests.
The publication of the notice marks the first official step in the selection _____.
This announcement is important news for thousands of job _____ across Goiás.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think public exam jobs are so popular in Brazil?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of requiring only secondary education for a well-paid job?
- How important is job security to you when choosing a career?
- Would you be willing to study for months to prepare for a competitive exam like this one? Why or why not?