Learning Express

I already had an account with Learning Express so in my case I only had to find where I wrote down the password so I could get into the account!!  Over the years, I occasionally thought about taking the postal exam so I decided to try part one.  I was going great until I got to the last section where you had to memorize information and then answer questions.  At that point it was just dumb luck that I only got 9 wrong since I couldn't remember most of what I memorized after seeing a handful of questions with different addresses in them.  If I was really planning to take the test I would definitely do all the prep work in order to develop the memorizing skills.  It is very helpful that you can go back and look at the answers and see which ones you got wrong and why the correct answer is correct.

I think these tests and study preps are great for anyone interested in one of the fields included.  To be able to study and practice the tests for free is something I know I would appreciate.

Under "Job Search and Workplace Skills" I took a look at the Career Course: Creating a Great Resume.  Nice introduction to the types and parts of a resume and then has a step by step section where you can enter your information and create a resume.  I'm hoping that I never have to do a resume again since I can't remember the years I worked anywhere but I would definitely recommend it to anyone coming into the library looking for help in creating one.

I tried entering several terms in the search box but didn't have any luck with the ones I chose.  Since my degree is in accounting I tried that and got several hits but none of them had anything to do with accounting.. Tried several more with either wrong hits or no hits at all.  Entering secretary did finally bring up a few hits that were somewhat relevant but they were all for Federal Clerical tests.  Just for fun I took the first clerical test which was really easy - I scored 100 on it but the instructions said that the real test would only allow you 15 minutes to answer the 120 questions.  I think I finished it in somewhere between 20-25 minutes and I'm a really fast reader so I'm not sure if I could actually take it fast enough!  I think I'll have my daughter try it - if anyone could take the test in 15 minutes she could!!

I took a look at the ebook "Think You Know Your Vocabulary."  In this case, I would rather have the book in print since it has a lot of activities in it.  If I had the time I would enjoy being able to work through the book - I have a tendency to use certain words too often and wouldn't mind expanding my vocabulary.

Love this resource!!!