Soft Skills Matrix, Take A Look!

Reading Time: 2 minutes I’ve blogged about Soft Skills  in my writing about Don’t Be a Dumb Bunny; and just wanted to add this soft skills matrix to help.   Soft Skill Other words that mean the same Examples when soft skill is used Manners Politeness, consideration, courtesy Saying thank you, holding doors open for others, asking permission to do things… Continue reading Soft Skills Matrix, Take A Look!

Happy Labor Day to All of Iowa’s Workers!

Reading Time: 4 minutes (Original Post Date 9/7/2015) Iowa has a great reputation for strong work ethic! We know it! And from what I’ve heard, ask most any Floridian employer and if you’re from Iowa, you applied and you got the skills….you’re hired!! Click here for a free online Occupational Work Ethic Inventory (OWEI). Personally, I am incredibly proud of… Continue reading Happy Labor Day to All of Iowa’s Workers!

Happy Adoption Anniversary Nick and Randy!

Reading Time: 4 minutes Today (original posting date June 9, 2016) is the 22nd anniversary of Nickolas Andrews’ adoption day by Randy! I remember it well, June 9, 1993. One funny memory is when the judge asked the barely 4-year-old Nick if his “new” dad played with him. Nick paused quite awhile, thought, and then said no. Yes he did!… Continue reading Happy Adoption Anniversary Nick and Randy!

1st Bug Bite, 1st Sunburn & 1st Boat Ride!

Reading Time: 3 minutes Living through my 1st Bug Bite, 1st Sunburn & 1st Boat Ride means summer 2015 is near! “Summer” by Walfrido The bite (thinking bee) sure made my right arm swell up and hurt. At the onset I thought, gee, all my workouts have produced hefty triceps (wouldn’t happen on only one side silly), but NO… Continue reading 1st Bug Bite, 1st Sunburn & 1st Boat Ride!

Empty Nest = Freedom! Good Job Parental Units!

Reading Time: 3 minutes Okay, my readers, curious why I didn’t post anything in awhile? Here’s why….the kids moved out last weekend! (So I’ve been busy, busy!)  Jake and Arin moved into a furnished house by Grand View University with their friend Bridget and her mother. Although I already miss them incredibly, the job we set out to do… Continue reading Empty Nest = Freedom! Good Job Parental Units!

Creative Cover Letters Entice Your Reader

Reading Time: 3 minutes I decided from my last blog (so many choices!) to write about me looking for temporary work…. Last year, I applied for a temporary part-time academic counselor position at DMACC. The position was focused on young “at-risk” students. I share my cover letter (which wanted the applicant to address certain characteristics or skills in the cover… Continue reading Creative Cover Letters Entice Your Reader

Be Honest, Save A Purse! Keeping Track is a Necessary Skill in My Work

Reading Time: 2 minutes Recently, I freaked out…the adrenalin spiked quickly the moment I fully realized it was gone. This was a wild mind body stressful experience!  You know what I mean (I hope, if not, and you don’t carry a purse, well, read no further..!) Ever lost your wallet? Anything realllly important? You look everywhere, and then your… Continue reading Be Honest, Save A Purse! Keeping Track is a Necessary Skill in My Work

Bella The Working Dog ~ She Always Needs a Job

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last evening Bella romped around the public pool during the annual doggie dive. I’ve blogged in the past how I feel asking an evaluee / client about pet ownership is important as it tells me a lot about their lifestyle and what they value, especially if I actually get to meet the pet(s). Clearly, dog… Continue reading Bella The Working Dog ~ She Always Needs a Job

Preparing to Graduate…Again!

Reading Time: 2 minutes Just an update to let my readers know I am nearly done with my most recent learning adventure through George Washington University….that lasted well over a year! I certainly learned a lot about forensics rehabilitation consulting, and really appreciate my cohort comprised of really smart rehabilitation counselors across the country! There are students from the… Continue reading Preparing to Graduate…Again!

Alison is a Nice Name ~ Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online

Reading Time: 2 minutes Alison stands for Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online. Alison is an online open source educational website that provides over 500 high-quality, certified, multimedia courses, free to individual learners and groups of learners. Open source learning is exciting! Alison helps the user to develop essential workplace skills. There is a plethora of choices. You can chose from… Continue reading Alison is a Nice Name ~ Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online