S2. E25. How to Smash CIPS Multiple Choice Exams (Tips from a 90% Achiever)

Send us Fan MailWant to learn about CIPS Objective Response (OR) exams? This episode delivers exactly what you need to succeed.We're joined by Nic, a procurement professional from a multi-generational procurement dynasty, who shares how he's achieved an impressive 90% average across his multiple choice exams. Rather than generic study tips, Nick reveals the specifics that appear in virtually every exam (Porter's Five Forces, Whole Life Asset Management, Mendelow's Matrix) and explains how understanding these core concepts enables you to tackle questions across different procurement contexts.The conversation takes you behind the scenes of the exam experience itself - from managing pre-exam nerves to the strategic approachs required for success and helping you settle in. Nic's candid discussion about exam formats (including the differences between Level 3 and Level 4) provides crucial insights for anyone preparing for their next certification. You'll learn which practice resources proved most valuable and why online exams at home offer advantages over testing centers.Learn Nic's stand out tip for mindset: ensuring you've done enough preparation to know you'll pass before entering the exam room. This confidence-building strategy has served him well through 13 consecutive exams. Whether you're considering starting your CIPS certification journey or looking to advance to higher levels, this episode offers both practical tactics and the psychological framework to approach your exams with confidence.**Shout-out to Kareem for this week's episode idea**Ready to transform your exam experience? Listen now, take notes, and watch your certification success rate soar. Have questions about your own procurement journey? Reach out to us at [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!Support the showPlease get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: [email protected] or visit our website www.letstalkprocurement.co.ukIt would also mean the world if you can drop us a cheeky 5* rating on your platform of choice, Cya Later