How to be a mother and study an opposition: yes you can! 2026

Combining the obligations that motherhood entails with the effort and sacrifice of studying an opposition is something that more and more women choose. The high unemployment rates, together with the limited supply of jobs with continuous or intensive hours, have pushed a good number of young and not so young mothers to study an opposition exam as the best solution when focusing their future work towards an exit that guarantees stability and the possibility of truly reconciling their family and professional life.

I want to apply for public employment exams: what should I know?

If this is your case, we will tell you what things you are interested in knowing. The first is that, according to the Adams training and preparation academy, the Government has approved the largest Public Employment Offer in the last eleven years, with almost 34,000 positions.

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It is therefore an unbeatable opportunity to get a job in the State Administration, whether in central services or in peripheral services in the delegations of the Autonomous Communities.

In addition, offers from Comunidad Madrid, Xunta de Galicia, Sergas have just been approved, and there are thousands of places also for Andalusia, Catalonia, Valencia or Aragon.

Adams recalls that being a public employee implies offering a service to other citizens, with a responsibility compensated by a permanent job and working conditions of stability and equality.

Do you want to apply for a place? Keep reading because what comes next interests you.

How to prepare for oppositions

If you have decided that the time has come to take the exam, these ten 'commandments' will be useful to you. Take note:

Choose well. Thousands of places have been offered for all levels of training (ESO, Baccalaureate, Higher Degree, etc.) in both central and peripheral services. Choose an opposition that suits your personal circumstances (your degree, the time you have, etc.) and think about what you want to do professionally.

Always keep your reason in mind. There is always a reason, a goal that drives us and it is important that we always keep it in mind. And if we don't have it, we must look for it. This reason will be the driving force and the compass that will mark our effort towards the final objective: getting our place. If you want to work in Public Administration, focus on taking the exam. Maybe you need to make it compatible with work or personal life; Do not neglect these aspects, but do not leave aside your motive: you want to apply for your place in the Administration.

Put in the effort. Preparing for an opposition is a long-distance race. There are many applicants, and it is important to think that you only need one place (for yourself), focus your efforts on achieving it and provide the means to reach the goal: if you prepare well, are constant and have determination, you will be able to achieve it.

Confidence in yourself. Closely related to the above, you have to be sure of your possibilities and your capacity. "Motivation is essential and eliminating negative thoughts that sabotage the best of ourselves. If we do not know how to control them, they end up creating a situation of unhappiness, frustration and anger," warns Ana Iglesias, Pedagogical Director of Adams Formación.

Good companies. Look for advice in serious training centers, the advice of teachers and personnel specialized in studying competitive exams will be of great help to you. And don't forget the books! Having good edited and updated material is key.

Do it the best way...We are different and we learn differently; Find out what your learning style is and use it when you study. Learning to study making the most of our abilities is very similar to physical training: it requires will, a good coach and perseverance. If we do not know how to prepare, we will not achieve good results. Depending on the learning method, use study techniques that help you understand and memorize the concepts (keywords, mind maps, etc.). You have to want to learn, but also know how to do it.

…but always organized. It is essential that we design a work plan when we talk about preparing for exams. The benefits of having a study calendar are enormous:

• Divide the work into more manageable portions, with partial objectives.
• Maintains motivation for studying.
• Improves concentration and reduces the temptation to procrastinate.
• It helps ensure that we don't forget anything and keep all pending tasks in order.
• Avoid stress and overwhelm. When setting this plan, think about the time you have to study, manage it and also try to have moments of rest.

Enjoy while you prepare. Although it may be hard to believe, it is possible to have a good time studying. As with learning, there are as many ways to enjoy yourself as there are people: rewarding yourself by ending the study session with the subject you like the most; bringing out your most creative side when making your diagrams and mental maps; using colors… The positive state of being happy improves performance.

Take the mistake as a lesson. If you don't manage to pass the first time, don't give up. What's more, turn this failure into a learning experience, make the study profitable and prepare for excellence: it is important that you do not go for the pass, but for the maximum score. In the case of the State Administration, furthermore, the calls are regular, so what you study now, if you do not pass, will be useful for future occasions.

Why isn't it going to be you? He who follows it, gets it. It's not a saying, it's a fact. Make an effort, prepare, believe in yourself and you will get your place.

Tips to be successful when studying oppositions

In addition to all of the above, keep in mind that to be successful in your oppositions you must take into account the following factors.

• Create your study corner. It is important to achieve the right environment and for this it is recommended that a space in the house be reserved for study.
• Organization. It is important to consider at the beginning what is the minimum time per day that you can dedicate to preparing for the exams, and try to never reduce it except for serious reasons.
• Demand respect for the time that belongs to you.