Psychometric Testing
Preparation for a testing session Many people get nervous about tests – these helpful hints and tips will enable you to perform at your best. In the lead up to a test session make sure you learn as much as you can about the sort of tests or questionnaires you may be asked to complete. […]
Psychometric tests
Many people get nervous about tests – these helpful hints and tips will enable you to perform at your best. In the lead up to a test session make sure you learn as much as you can about the sort of tests or questionnaires you may be asked to complete. If you are sent a […]
Using assessment in careers coaching
Are you stuck? No idea on the sorts of jobs you should be applying for? Whether you are a recent language graduate who needs ideas of what to apply for, or an uninspired marketing manager who wants some suggestions then the use of assessments can be helpful. not every career coach is qualified to use […]
The Strong Interest Inventory
The Strong Interest Inventory® is the most sensitive and widely used interest inventory available and designed to help you identify your pattern of vocational interests. It was developed at Stanford University in the late 1920s by Professor Edward K Strong with Jo-Ida Hansen, and David Campbell and was based on the work of John Holland. […]
Understanding abilities, what's key when seeking career choices
I’ve been a highlands affiliate since 2002 and my clients believe the Highlands Ability Battery is the most effective piece of information in helping them make a career decision. The Highland Ability Battery helps people understand their natural abilities. Once you know what you are good at you can then choose a job which uses […]
THE MBTI on Radio 4
I regularly use the MBTI with my career coaching clients and was trained to use it over 25 years ago. It’s an interesting assessment to help people learn more about themselves. It was featured on a Radio 4 show a few days ago ‘How Myers-Briggs Conquered the Office’ and the programme was presented by […]
Finding a career via the 10 Steps to a Job you Love eProgramme
I offer clients a complimentary eProgramme – 10 steps to a job you love which you can get from signing up on my website. See the sign up box on the top right of every page. I created this as a means of helping people to get thinking about who they are and what […]
Introverts – confessions of an introvert
It’s an extrovert world. This is hard for those of us who are more introverted by nature. Extroversion and Introversion are two of the scales from the Myers Briggs Type indicator, these words are so well known that they are used in everyday life. Extroverts are people who are energized by other people and are […]
Feedback on the Highlands Ability Battery
I’ve received feedback from a client who took the Highlands Ability Battery as she didn’t know what to do, career wise, and was certainly unhappy in her current job. She said ‘Many thanks for sending over my jobs shortlist, the Next Steps booklet and the important factors for me to consider for my career. It […]
Assessments to make career choices for students
An article in the Wall Street Journal – personal journal on 18th June discussed to what extent a test can help young people choose their ideal career. The article says that there is rising demand for young people to take these to help choose what to study at university and for a future career. Remember […]
