Free Psych Tests

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Want to know what’s really going on in your own head? The mental health Web site PsychCentral offers a list of the best online psychology tests. Some of these are used to collect data for research experiments, while others are skill tests or quizzes that offer personal insights. Here are a few of the best.

1. The Stroop Test. A fun test that measures how fast and flexible a thinker you are by using color-coded words.

2. The Worst Sounds. Grab your headset and take this online sound test to find out which sounds bother you the most. You’ll hear snoring, crying babies and nails on the chalkboard.

3. Personality Test. Check out the “I Just Get Myself” personality test. It comprises just 40 easy questions but delivers a surprisingly insightful (at least I thought so) assessment of your personality traits.

4. Memory Test. After a series of numbers appears on the screen, click on a keypad to test your memory.

5. Reaction to Faces. This test allows you to rate your preference for different facial characteristics. Another test,PerceptionLab, measures your reaction to different faces.

6. Personal Biases. Test your implicit biases about race and other issues.

And for even more insight, take PsychCentral’s own Sanity Score quiz, which is designed to assess aspects of your mental health, including your risk for depression, anxiety and other emotional disorders.

For additional tests and more information about online psychology assessments, read the full PsychCentral article by clicking here.

What to ask an INTERVIEWER, In Response MATTERS.....

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Demonstrate knowledge of the company
Part of your preparation for the interview should include the development of questions that demonstrate your knowledge of the company and interest in the position. Show that you have done your research on the company; don’t ask about information that would be found in a simple Web search. Some good topics to cover include asking about the future of the firm:

• What can you tell me about the firm’s plans for growth?
• How do you view your chief competitors?
• How would you describe the company’s management style?
• What changes do you see coming for this company in the next four to five years?
• What do you like most about working here?

History of the position
Unless this is a new position, you are also entitled, maybe even expected, to ask about the history of the position for which you are interviewing. Give some thought to creating your own version of the following:

• What did the employee who held this position previously go on to do?
• What does the company appreciate most in its employees?
• What types of skill are you looking to add with this hire that you do not already have at the firm?
• What would you say are the most immediate challenges of the position that need to be addressed in the first 90 days or so?

Calm any discord
Of course, you will want to follow up on any clues you picked up throughout the interview and play them into questions to demonstrate your attention as well as to calm any discord you may have in your mind as a result. Of course, all of your questions should be posed in a courteous, non-challenging way. Remember, you are the guest here. And when you have satisfied all of those, there is still one more question to ask your interviewer:
“What are the next steps in the interview process?”

Career Planner Quiz

By Toni Vossen 12/20/12

Interpreting Your Results

Your Career Planner Quiz  esults appear below, grouped under "Interests" and "Style." "Interests" are activities you enjoy, regardless of your skills. "Style" refers to the behaviors you use to get results. There are four possible rating categories organized by color.

RED = Expediting	BLUE = Planning
GREEN = Communicating	YELLOW = Administrating

Your Quiz Results

People with Yellow interests like activities that allow them to gather information and then analyze it. They like to create systems that organize their world so that there is a process that governs all activity. People with yellow interests enjoy spending their time managing the details that enable people and organizations function seamlessly. Hobbies may include: record keeping, statistician for sports team, personal investment management, puzzles, home computer. Career choices often are: Accountant, Compliance Officer, Historian, Financial Management, Administration, Auditor, Researcher, Office Management, Computer Science.

People with Yellow strengths are good at managing details and creating sophisticated processes that allow them to get complex work done. Once a game plan has been put in place, it is implemented. Their decisions are based on facts and carefully reasoned. When working with other people, they are fair and democratic and always can be counted on to deliver what they commit to.

Hire a Office Professional By Clicking Here

Toni L.Vossen
missvossen@gmail.com
Kelso, WA 98626 

Office Administrative Assistant trained in Financial Analyst seeks a position that utilizes such skills & abilities as follows:

Accounts Management
Bookkeeping
Claims Submission
Computer Information Access
CPT/ICD-9 Coding & Billing
Data Entry & Processing
Deposits/Records
Dictation/Transcriptions

Welsh And Son Automotive Office Manager/Service Writer
940 Vandercook Way- Longview, WA 98632

Managed Customer Accounts, as well as all documentation of Journals and Ledgers for Bookkeeping, Corresponded with Department of Revenue & Labor and Industries to insure business was able to pass an audit and remain open. Developed and implemented organization of all data for records according to policies and procedures for Retail sales and Automotive Repairs, developed a Database on Access to keep a record of all financial Assorted and Accounted for all funds for A/P & A/, sorted and filed all documentation for the year and a half the business was opened, to keep office in an operating and functional environment. trained Shop Owner in procedures to continue to run office accordingly. Answered phones, scheduled car repairs, wrote up service repairs, called in orders, accepted payment, ect


Premier Physical Therapy Medical Receptionist/Admin Assistant
1111- 14th Avenue - Longview, WA 98632

Accountable for opening/closing office & trusted with key. Answered multi-lined phone and directed calls appropriately. Gather information for patient intake and insurance verification. In charge of medical & financial charts, account summations, payments by; cash, checks & credit cards and documented receipt for books. Exchanged information to coordinate patient care & insurance billing so it was timely and according to each companies requirement. Implicated & successfully developed new software program to allow billing from in office, cutting costs and increasing profits. Addressed patient or doctor concerns accordingly. Collaborated with referring physicians for approval certification, when needed according to laws & regulations. Responsible for scheduling & reminder calls, experienced with CPT charges & ICD-9 Coding for Billing, Records Custodian. Educated in Insurance Coordination, Verification of Benefits Summarized Explanation of Benefits and Cap Amounts. Maintained all records & reports for booking & quarterlies. Arranged Minutes Meetings and Luncheons.


WorkSource: Customer & Computer Support

         305 South Pacific Avenue – Kelso, WA 98626

Assisted Clients in Computer Lab with Questions, Computer Operations, Internet Navigation, Building Resumes, Cover Letters, and Job Search Skills, Maintained a professional demeanor while keeping an open line of communication with client or subordinates. Committed to assisting the Front Desk with Support to assure privacy & quality for every client and saw to it that they were able to produce required results & meet their potential. Directed and lead others to find resources’ to help them gain employment, file for unemployment, or meet job search needs. Communicated and interacted with a diverse range of individual. Filed records in order and maintained a quiet working environment to allow clients on task. Greeted clients and assisted them with questions, comments, & complaints. Arranged room for meetings & workshops. . Highly qualified in Computer Operations, Internet resources’, and Networking.

General Education Diploma – Lower Columbia College – Longview, WA 1997
Certificate of Outstanding Receptionist- Career Track – Portland, OR 2008
Certificate in Medical Coding & Billing – Cross Country  EDU – Portland, OR 2009
Certificate in Documentation for Outpatient Reimbursement – EDU – Portland, OR 2010

Ways to enhance your CAREER PATH

8 ways to certifiably boost your career

In some fields — medicine and teaching, for example — certifications and accreditation are the “entrance ticket” to the profession. In others, certifications may not be mandatory but can significantly improve the chances of landing a job, moving up, getting a raise or taking on new responsibilities.

Here are eight in-demand professional certificate programs — some are industry-specific, while others can help ignite careers in a variety of fields.

1. Professional project management. Project managers can be found in just about any company or industry that has projects, from information technology to construction to government. While PMP certification, administered by the Project Management Institute, is now an expectation for project managers, it has become a bragging right for anyone who might have managerial duties.

2. Foreign language. In many occupations, especially customer service, knowing more than one language can provide a significant career boost. Proving you’re proficient in those languages is easier with a certificate of foreign languages. There are many tests and certificates offered through community colleges or distance learning programs.

3. Corporate training. Corporate training is an in-demand business-management specialty that can be lucrative. According to CBSalary.com, the average U.S. salary is $65,000. If you’re in management or human resources and want to specialize, move up the company ladder or just want to extend your knowledge and skills, the Certified Professional Trainer degree offered by the American Training and Seminar Association can give you a boost.

4. Desktop support administration. IT support specialists have a variety of certifications that can expand their portfolio of skills. The Windows operating system, however, is ubiquitous, and even if you’re working in a general support position, having a Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Administrator certification can be a big plus. The certification provides the knowledge to install, maintain and manage the Windows 7 Desktop operating system.

5. Personal fitness training. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this booming career field is experiencing faster than average job growth. In theory, anyone who understands fitness could be a fitness trainer, but having a certificate — or two or three — will prove to employers and clients that you know what you’re doing. Certification programs are offered by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, National Academy of Sports Medicine and American Fitness Professionals & Associates, among others.

6. Professional sales. You’re unlikely to find a college degree in sales, but a variety of certificate programs can give you the skills and experience to prepare for a career selling goods and services. Many of these programs are industry-specific; there are nearly as many professional sales certificates as there are professions, but the National Association of Sales Professionals is a place for sales generalists to get started.

7. Web design and development. Nearly every business has an online presence. Professionals who design, develop and maintain company websites have many opportunities. For people who don’t want to specialize as Web designers or developers, but may occasionally pitch in to help with Web-related tasks, there are many certificate programs. Some even qualify for government financial aid.

8. Certified clinical medical assistant. If you have general skills and experience but don’t have the time or money to get a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a health-care field, there are certificate programs that can provide a boost to your health-care career. A certified clinical medical assistant understands clinical and laboratory procedures, as well as many administrative roles. For those with an administrative background, CCMA programs can be door openers for working in doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals.

Remember, the vast majority of professional certificate programs are for people who are already working in a particular field and are not for people with limited work experience or who are just out of high school.