Personal Assessment Tools:

Ready for something new? A life change caught you off guard? In job transition unexpectedly? Maybe it’s time to take a fresh look at your skills, values, interests… and even your personality! Begin by taking a self-assessment to gain valuable insight into your strengths and talents. There are many types of assessment tools and we have selected a range to choose from. Each has something unique to offer that can help you jump-start a career change or other life transition. Have fun!

IDAK Group Talent Discovery Guide

The IDAK Group Talent Discovery Guide is an online test that evaluates your natural talents and innate skills.

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Eons Longevity Calculator

A free, online life expectancy calculator that predicts how long you may live based on current behaviors and other factors.

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Multnomah County Employees Are Driving Their VAN

When it comes to thinking about retaining older workers, Multnomah County employees are taking the wheel. They've formed a group called the Vital Aging Network (VAN) to discuss keeping talented older workers as well as ensuring those employees are engaged. Guiding the VAN are Kathleen Todd (VAN chairman and executive director of the Office of Citizen Involvement), Carol Ford (project manager with the Chair's Office) and the steering committee which includes Susan Ziglinkski, Joe Young, Valerie Whittlesey, Kathleen Todd, Tom Thomas, David Hanson, Tom Guiney, Carol Ford, Adrian Blakely, Bruce Barclay and Gehl Babinec.

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