Reading Time: 4 minutesTo continue on with my post on getting level during divorce, I’m offering working definitions of 3 of my favorite ability descriptors which are: Employability, Hireability and Placeability Although my vocational assessment and evaluation assignments span a variety of jurisdictions and are designed to meet referral needs, the concepts of Employability, Hireability and Placeability remain… Continue reading Employability, Hireability and Placeability ~ Got Ability? Need Proof?
Tag: Vocational Assessment Services
What Did Your Grandfather’s Father Do for a Living? Need Evidence on An Occupation?
Reading Time: 5 minutesMy mother Ann Dodge Prochnow, researched a book titled “Genealogy of the Dodge Family of Essex County, Massachusetts 1629-1894” authored by John Thompson Dodge Ph.D. Dr. Dodge was born in 1850 in Vermont. Dr. Dodge was a railway civil engineer. And he’s directly related to my mom! My mom read the book (Ann’s brother Gerry… Continue reading What Did Your Grandfather’s Father Do for a Living? Need Evidence on An Occupation?
Balance Your Case With Your Client’s Real Story. I’d Love to Write it!
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn her teen days my sister Janice (the Floridian) was quite adept at gymnastics, particularly on the balance beam where she made great use of her balancing skills. When Janice moved on to college, dad cut up the balance beam he previously made for her to practice on for a new use as exit steps… Continue reading Balance Your Case With Your Client’s Real Story. I’d Love to Write it!
Did You Know Rabbits are Perfectly Capable of Believing Everything at Once?
Reading Time: 4 minutesI was quite fond of my office rabbit Mollie. She lived a long life and loved to lounge around, eat, drink and poop, and spent her other time binkying (read on!) Mollie died in her home on 8/8/2022. When I found her she was still warm and I was very saddened. Looks like she’s the… Continue reading Did You Know Rabbits are Perfectly Capable of Believing Everything at Once?
Happy Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day! A Day Early Post : )
Reading Time: 4 minutesMarch 22 of each year is designated as a Happy Day to Celebrate Rehabilitation Counseling! A bouquet of pink roses, along with dark chocolate layer cake with vanilla bean ice cream help make the day turn even happier! My career choice is Rehabilitation Counseling, a unique job for high-energy people who want to make a… Continue reading Happy Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day! A Day Early Post : )
Why Do You Do Your Work? You May Be in Love!
Reading Time: 4 minutesHi my reader, Thank you for stopping by to read my blog post. It’s full of questions and curiosity. No need to think differently whether you are “at work” or “off the clock”. What day and time is it? (No more calling my favorite phone number 515-244-5611 as it’s disconnected following years of service. I loved… Continue reading Why Do You Do Your Work? You May Be in Love!
Assessment, Assessment, Assessment and More Assessment! Need Your Client Assessed?
Reading Time: 4 minutesInitially published by me on 2012/07/30 at 6:00 am! ~ Please read on! In the fall of 1994, I performed a self-assessment and wrote a paper titled “Self-Assessment of Competencies for Entry Level Health Educators” for the School Health course I took while attending Iowa State University. Self Assessment I remember typing my paper on… Continue reading Assessment, Assessment, Assessment and More Assessment! Need Your Client Assessed?
Hello My Attorney Reader! Want to Buy Some TIME from Me … a Consultant and an Educator?
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou’re a good attorney, and you care about the people you represent. You’re busy working on cases and spend a lot of time on time. In fact, you even buy TIME! I’m writing to help you make a more comfortable TIME purchase from me, a consultant who is also an educator! I fully realize attorneys… Continue reading Hello My Attorney Reader! Want to Buy Some TIME from Me … a Consultant and an Educator?
Working on a Case Involving Work & Disability? I’m Here to Help You Depose & More!
Reading Time: 3 minutesI can help you, my Attorney Reader, in a number of ways with a case you’re working on that involves work and disability, whether it be medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation or any other litigation along these lines. Actually, disability doesn’t have to be involved, yet when is tends to make a… Continue reading Working on a Case Involving Work & Disability? I’m Here to Help You Depose & More!
People and Their Pets…Got Cat? A Good Vocational Assessment Question to Ask
Reading Time: 5 minutesOriginally published on: Dec 17, 2012/updated Dec 17, 2019/Dec 17, 2020 and posted again today 5/16/2023 because I’m missing my brother’s dog Lola, who I watched for the past 5 days! When I meet with an individual to perform a vocational assessment, I ask questions to gather information about their work and life background. One… Continue reading People and Their Pets…Got Cat? A Good Vocational Assessment Question to Ask