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Competitive examination - Biocrawler (96 words) |
 | A competitive examination is an examination where candidates are ranked according to their grades. |
 | If the examination is open for n positions, then the first n candidates in ranks pass, the others are rejected. |
 | Competitive examinations are used in many countries for admissions to colleges or for positions in the civil service. |
| UN: 2002 COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR ENGLISH INTERPRETERS (1427 words) |
 | A competitive examination for the recruitment of English Interpreters will be held on 9 and 10 January 2002 in New York, Geneva and other locations according to the number and location of qualified candidates invited to take the examination and the availability of necessary technical equipment. |
 | The examination is open to staff members of the United Nations Secretariat 1/ who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and to qualified external applicants. |
 | On the basis of the results of this examination, the Board of Examiners will invite selected candidates for an interview that is projected to take place in the second half of February 2002. |