Reading Time: 5 minutesDid you take the Why Do You Do Your Work assessment? Read on and at the bottom of my blog post, you’ll find a key with detail on your results!Motivation describes why a person does something. According to current psychology, motivation involves biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors requiring endurance… Continue reading Got Motivation??? Let’s Just See!!!
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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
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ Thank Our City Workers!
Reading Time: 3 minutesA few years back, Des Moines Public Schools had planned to use Martin Luther King, Jr day as a snow make up day, but it was overturned by the school board based on good speaking and listening skills of many people. Since then, MLK’s Monday is for all of us to celebrate what he helped… Continue reading Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ Thank Our City Workers!
Randy and Abe’s Work Ethic…Pretty Impressive! Plus a Kiss!
Reading Time: 4 minutesRandy has taught the wonderfully well-behaved youth in our community (hee hee) since 1992 as an instructor for the Des Moines Public School District. He teaches at Scavo High School (which as of this writing on 2/17/2020 will soon be dismantled) and Randy will be moving on to a new program(for sure) at a new… Continue reading Randy and Abe’s Work Ethic…Pretty Impressive! Plus a Kiss!
Vocational Evaluators: 3 Roles in 1. Germs, Competitors, and a Shredder Help!
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn my Iowa State Days and into the Fall of 1994, one course I recall quite well was Microbiology. Here I am, a new mother, messing around in a laboratory with germs. Okay, microbiology is better defined as “The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms.” Luckily I… Continue reading Vocational Evaluators: 3 Roles in 1. Germs, Competitors, and a Shredder Help!
Being Nosey, Opinions and I Make My Point Clear! Job Placement is Hard Work!
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne summer while I was walking around Gray’s Lake, I eaves dropped over a conversation two young women were having about tap water throughout the city. I was right behind them, ready to make a fast pass around…and interested in their subject! I’m not like Gladys Kravitz all the time! One thought Urbandale water was… Continue reading Being Nosey, Opinions and I Make My Point Clear! Job Placement is Hard Work!
Transferable Skills! Where to Apply Them Today?
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the context of careers and employment, “skills” are broadly defined to include a broad range of abilities and talents, as well as technological expertise. One could focus on skills related to communication skills (writing, presentation, etc.), computer skills, analytical skills, and any number of other attributes – some easily measurable and some more a… Continue reading Transferable Skills! Where to Apply Them Today?
Nice Talking to You Randy! Never Stop Using Your Soft Skills!
Reading Time: 2 minutesI just got off the phone after a gentleman named Randy called my business inquiring on my needs regarding this website. I responded after listening to the purpose for his call… I’m it as far as who’s in charge of this site! He had good verbal communication skills, so our discussion continued. It was unusual… Continue reading Nice Talking to You Randy! Never Stop Using Your Soft Skills!
I Retired from Writing for Women’s Edition…Skills Gain!
Reading Time: 4 minutes[Repost 10/22/2015] I retired from my stint as a freelance magazine story writer for Women’s Edition after enjoying monthly job assignments from January 2012 through September 2013. Shortly afterwards, the magazine’s owner and founder left our Des Moines, market. They continue to publish from Omaha, Lincoln, Denver and Colorado Springs. I gained many skills, read… Continue reading I Retired from Writing for Women’s Edition…Skills Gain!
The Skills of a Football Player and a Fantasy!
Reading Time: 4 minutes[Original Post Date: Oct 8, 2012] Randy and I got back from Kansas City last night, after spending the weekend in Missouri. Once again, in comparison to the people we encountered in Chicago a few weeks ago, I found locals clad in red to be quite friendly! We went to yesterday’s Chiefs game. It was… Continue reading The Skills of a Football Player and a Fantasy!