How to Start from Scratch for the INSS Exam | Free Course: Lesson 01

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The instructor opens Lesson 01 by emphasizing that this free course was created for people who will take the INSS exam starting absolutely from zero. He briefly presents his track record of successful candidates and announces that, over the next few weeks, he will guide students in building a solid foundation, covering the entire syllabus, study strategies, and mock exams.

He then outlines the exam landscape: the career of Social Security Technician, its attractive salary range, job stability, and the projected number of openings. He warns about the high level of competition, reminding students that beating the odds requires discipline and method rather than brilliance. He also highlights the INSS’s central role in Brazil’s social-security system, providing motivation for those seeking a purposeful public-sector career.

The instructor details the latest exam notice, listing the key subjects: Social Security Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Portuguese, Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Basics of Statistics, and Ethics in Public Service. He explains how the questions are distributed, the scoring criteria, and the importance of prioritizing Social Security Law, which usually carries extra weight. He also recommends downloading the previous notice as a reference until the new one is published.

For absolute beginners, the first task is to set up a weekly study plan. The teacher suggests dividing each day into 50-minute blocks, alternating theory with practice questions, and ending the week with a review of the main points. He stresses the study-cycle technique: rotating subjects instead of following a fixed order so that every topic stays fresh.

He introduces active-learning techniques such as flashcards, mind maps, and reading summaries out loud. From day one, he encourages solving past questions from the examining board (CESPE/Cebraspe in the last selection) to understand its style and difficulty. He recommends balancing PDFs, video lessons, and reading the “dry letter” of the law, reminding candidates to find their ideal mix but never abandon practice questions.

The importance of performance tracking is emphasized: spreadsheets or apps should log net study hours, correct and incorrect answers, and progress in mock exams. With this data, students can adjust course and eliminate “blind spots.” He also advocates full bimonthly mock exams to train time management and physical and mental endurance.

The teacher sets aside time to discuss health and motivation. He recommends light physical exercise, regular sleep, scheduled breaks, and proper nutrition, as the brain is the main tool for studying. He notes that discipline outperforms fleeting motivation: clear routines and achievable goals prevent dropouts.

To close the class, he presents the structure of the free course: sequential lessons by subject, downloadable PDF materials, a Telegram group for questions, and a calendar of mock exams. He urges students to subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications, and share the series with peers, underscoring that the journey to passing the INSS exam begins now, step by step, with this first lesson

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