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Ever failed an exam and felt like it defined you? We’ve been there, and today we unpack a practical, no-fluff plan to turn repeated CIPS Level 4 setbacks into momentum. Starting from Kareem’s email, we map the exact steps to recover confidence and results: how to structure essay answers under pressure, how to read examiner reports for recurring patterns, and how to practise in a way that actually sticks on test day.
We dig into timing discipline for constructive responses, including a repeatable cadence of planning, structured points, and concise conclusions that keep you on the mark scheme. You’ll hear how to convert a handful of core procurement models—STEEPLE, Porter’s Five Forces, Kraljic, and basic financial ratios—into adaptable tools, supported by short real-world examples that prove application rather than theory-dumping. For multiple choice exams, we share our favourite tactics: eliminating noise, spotting negative stems, handling compound answers, and using large question banks that mirror CIPS style to build pattern recognition and confidence.
Support matters as much as study. We talk about building a calm pre-exam routine, choosing the right environment for focus, and tapping into communities and resources that make the journey less lonely. From YouTube explainers to robust mock exams, we outline a lean toolkit and a weekly cadence to track progress. Most of all, we keep it honest and human: past attempts are data, not destiny. Ready to try again with a better plan?
If this helped, follow the show, share it with a colleague who needs a boost, and leave a quick review so more procurement pros can find us. Got a question or want feedback on your report? Email [email protected] and we might feature it in a future episode.
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Chapters
1. Cold Open And Banter (00:00:00)
2. Listener Email: Failing CIPS Exams (00:02:35)
3. Mindset And Owning The Setback (00:04:55)
4. Essay Strategy: Timing And Structure (00:07:30)
5. Using Examiner Reports For Improvement (00:12:15)
6. Multiple Choice Tactics And Resources (00:15:40)
7. Study Support, Communities, And YouTube (00:19:20)
8. Calm, Exam Settings, And Rituals (00:22:10)
9. ASMR Joke And Light Close (00:24:40)
10. CTA: Send Us Your Reports (00:25:20)
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