Do you have large writing? Do you have small writing? Or do you think your writing is somewhere in the middle with regard to size?

Size is a significant element in handwriting… » Continue reading “Large writing or small writing: Size does matter”

So what are the top ten strengths of women going back into the workplace?

Women returning to the workforce often sell themselves short, partly because of society’s view that if you’re not in the paid workforce you are “doing nothing”.

The other part of this equation is because after a few years of dealing mainly with children and duties around the home, many women find own self esteem and self confidence is low as to what they have to offer in the world of work.

But as any savvy employer knows, a woman returning to the workplace brings with her extremely valuable skills and qualities. » Continue reading “Top Ten Strengths of Workplace Re-Entry Women”

Dictionary.com lists Extrovert as being and outgoing and gregarious person, a person concerned primarily with the physical and social environment, and an Introvert as a shy person, a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings.

Handwriting can tell which a writer is. » Continue reading “Extroverts vs Introverts”

There are a wide variety of personality tests you can do and most people enjoy taking a personality quiz.

However the problem with most personality assessments is that it involves you answering questions about you. Handwriting analysis solves that problem. » Continue reading “Choosing Personality Tests: why Handwriting Analysis”

What are employers looking for in their new hires?

Obviously that the person can do the job for which they are hiring.  But beyond that, what makes one person a more desirable employee than another who has exactly the same qualifications and experience?

Personality.

Employers hire people who “fit” the job, who “fit” the company culture and the team.

There are certain “soft skills” or personal qualities that consistently rate very high on the most employers “top ten.” » Continue reading “What Employers Want: Top Ten Personality Traits”

Asking a Job Candidate for a Writing Sample

I often hear people who have been asked for a handwritten cover letter agonizing over the possibility that it was then sent for handwriting analysis.

It may well have been, of course, I can’t possibly know.

However, the savvy employer would not be doing that. » Continue reading “Handwriting Analysis: asking for writing samples”

Why is this blog called “Practical” Handwriting Analysis?  Why not just Handwriting Analysis?

The Dictionary describes “Practical” in the following ways:

• Adapted or designed for actual use; useful; practical instructions
• Inclined toward or fitted for actual work or useful activities

That is my goal in Practical Handwriting Analysis:

• To develop a blog that will highlight a show practical uses for Handwriting Analysis, for every-day people who are not necessarily trained handwriting analysts.

I want to give you the tools to use handwriting analysis in your “actual work or useful activities”. » Continue reading “Handwriting Analysis is very Practical: here’s how”

How can Handwriting Analysis help Career Changers and Job Seekers?

The answer is yes.  Definitely. Absolutely. Without Doubt. Yes.  Here’s a taste of what to look for… » Continue reading “Career Changers and Job Seekers with Personality”