receptionist report

Name: Jane Doe File #: 25022 Date: 3 September 2004
Requested by: The EAG Corporation

Interpretation of scores:
7.5    -   10.0      =    very high
5.5    -    7.4       =    high
4.5    -    5.4       =    average
2.5    -    4.4       =    low
0.0    -    2.4      =    very low

Overall performance score: 3.8 (low)	v. high	high	averg.	low	v. low
1. Intellect				4.1
Adaptability. Adapts to people and situations. Accepts change.				3.0
Logic, reasoning power. T Practical thinker.			4.6
Analytical ability. Probes for reasons. Investigates all data.				4.4
Quick comprehension. Instant understanding.				4.3
Concentration. Ability to focus on one thought without distraction.				4.0

2. Motivational drives			4.8
Goals. Level at which candidate aims in present position.			4.6
Ambition. Eager desire for more advanced position.				4.1
Initiative, takes advantage of opportunities to advance self.				4.3
Willpower, keeps to chosen course. Deliberate action toward goal. .			4.7
Need for recognition. Needs ego strokes, praise.		6.2

3. Self image and ego strength				4.1
Self-knowledge. Knows own faults and virtues.				3.7
Self-confidence. Self-assured. Believes in self and own abilities.				4.2
Self-esteem, pride in own accomplishments.			4.6
Self-reliance. Independent. Makes own decisions without support.				4.1
Integrity. Commitment to truth and honesty.				3.8

4. Performance			4.7
Attention to details. Accurate, thorough.			5.4
Memory. Good recall ability.			5.2
Instruction compliance. Obedient nature. Respect for superiors.					2.1
Facility with figures, business aptitude			4.9
Manual and finger dexterity. Deft in operating machinery and tools.		5.8

5. Outlook and perseverance				3.5
Optimism, positive outlook. Complains less.				2.7
Self-directive ability. Able to work without supervision.				3.2
Determination to succeed, follows through with assignments.				4.0
Persistence. Not easily discouraged.				3.8
Versatility. Able to handle various aspects of job efficiently.				4.0

	v. high	high	averg.	low	v. low
6. Energies and productivity				3.9
Physical energy (very high may be nervous tension, restlessness.)			4.6
Physical stamina for long-lasting efforts. Endurance.				4.2
Resourcefulness. Problem solver. Finds alternative solutions.				2.7
Organizational ability, effective use of time/resources.				3.8
Efficiency, directness of approach. Wastes no time.				4.4

7. Emotional stability and stress resiliency					2.3
Self-control, self-discipline. (Very high may be over-controlled.)				2.6
Reliability. Remains predictable under pressure.					2.4
Self-starter, sees what needs to be done; does it without urging.				3.0
Able to relax after stress without ill effects.					1.8
Resilient, able to bounce back after rebuff. Learns from experience.					1.5

8. Social relations and social skills				3.3
Friendliness, affability. (Very high needs some personal contact.)				3.9
Responsiveness to people. Comfortable in most social situations.				4.0
Team spirit, subordinates personal concerns for common cause.					2.1
Generosity, helpfulness. Gives freely of time/ resources.				3.7
Poise in interpersonal relations. Composed. Dignified manners.				2.8

9. Communication skills				3.3
Verbal facility with written or spoken words.			4.6
Empathy. Emotional understanding. Can feel with and for others.					1.5
Clarity of expression. Gives clear information. Understandable.				4.5
Sincerity of communication. Speaks/writes with candor.				2.6
Tactful, not blunt in communications.				3.2

10. Problem areas		6.9
Excessive tension. Feels under pressure. (Fatigues from strain.)	8.0
Pessimism, negative attitude. Expects the worst.		5.9
Defensive. Unable to cope with attacks against the ego.		6.2
Irritable, easily frustrated by people and situations.		5.7
Defiant. Difficulty with authority figures. Refuses to take orders.	7.6
Evasive, cagey when feeling threatend in conversation.	6.9

Jane is laboring under excessive tension, accompanied by uneasiness and apprehension. She is under strain and has been for along time.

Normally, Jane thinks in a logical manner but under strain, her mind cannot operate as fully as in times of relaxation. Her thoughts tend to scatter and she has difficulty focusing for longer periods of time. Being often forgetful, she is prone to making errors. The fear of blundering then increases her anxiety.

Jane is reluctant to make decisions. She does not trust herself to be able to make the ones expected of her.

Because of her noticeable tension in unfamiliar undertakings Jane limits her goals to areas where she has had prior successes. But this diminishes independent action or initiative and is generally self-limiting.

Learning to believe wholeheartedly in her abilities seems to be a tall order for Jane. Because she feels uncomfortable under pressure she assumes that she is unable to handle it. She is much more likely to deal with small areas than large, especially when it comes to responsibility and accountability.

What Jane needs more than anything else is lots of praise and encouragement, particularly from people in authority. Such recognition could then be an incentive for her to tackle more tasks with confidence.

Jane’s integrity depends upon how secure she feels in a situation or with certain people. At times, she seems to be willing to sacrifice honesty in order to protect her ego. Or she may be evasive about certain facts that would be detrimental to her good image.

Although Jane pays attention to details, she can become frustrated and impatient with them. She makes an effort but the longer she concentrates on them, the more frustrated she grows.

As an employee, Jane does not like to take orders. Any attempt to “push her around” or tell her what to do, will be met with resistance. Unless her supervisors recognize this early on, they may unexpectedly be confronted with her defiance.

Because Jane is by nature manually dexterous, she could skillfully operate a variety of office machines, such as computers, fax machines, the switchboard or other kinds of data processing equipment.

Jane’s pessimistic outlook could interfere with her work effectiveness. She may require more time and attention than most employees in order to keep her spirits up.

Determination is not Jane’s strongest quality. If things begin to drag on too long or if there are obstacles, she is likely to lessen her efforts, at least to some degree.

Coping with numerous tasks at the same time would be challenging for Jane. She likes to stick with one project until it is finished before moving on to the next.

Jane has sufficient energy to complete normal workloads but should not be asked for extra efforts more than occasionally.

Jane finds it difficult to generate alternatives for problem solving. Most of the time, she approaches difficulties in a stereotyped way. She tries to maintain existing procedures because (a) they provide a more secure basis in dealing with her chores and (b) it requires less effort to follow established patterns than it does to modify them or adapt to new ones.

Because it is difficult for Jane to organize her time effectively, she would work best in a structured setting that regulates what will be completed on any given day.

Jane rarely starts projects head-on. She may engage in busywork as a prelude to getting ready or she may preoccupy herself with non-urgent matters. Afraid of making a mistake she stalls to have time to figure out the risks.

Self-control is not Jane’s strongest points. She becomes upset over little things and usually, the intensity of her reactions is not justified by the matter at hand. She overreacts to minor annoyances that the “normal” person would take in stride.

Jane would find it difficult to maintain congenial relationships with co-workers, clients or supervisors. She is touchy, irritable and defensive, and in many situations, tries to blame others for her problems. Her co-workers may find her a difficult person to work with, and work morale may suffer.

Communication with others is usually poor. Jane does not want to open herself to others because of the insecurity that doing so arouses. It is easier for her to remain silent than to volunteer suggestions even when she knows they are of value. Interaction also suffers because Jane is not always forthright in her communications. At times she sacrifices honesty to protect her ego. She may conceal things for her own private reasons or she may evade issues she does not wish to handle.

Considering all the evidence, at this time, Jane’s chances for being an effective secretary/receptionist appear to be slim.

I. Q. Score: 104 (± 2.5)
(Ability to learn from experience, to acquire and retain knowledge, to respond quickly and successfully to new situations, to use reason in solving problems and directing conduct).

I. Q.
70 - 80         mental state of borderline deficiency
80 - 90         low normal" intelligence
90 - 110       considered "normal"
110+             generally required for college entrance
120+             classified as superior
130+             considered necessary to acquire a Ph. D.
140+             spoken of as having ability of "genius"

Important: One should be careful in using an I. Q. score as the sole indicator for a person's ability. Under stress, a person will not test as high as at another time.
Moreover, a person with a high I. Q. may be impractical in real life situations. Therefore, I. Q. should be considered in relation to other scores.

These are the findings and interpretations made by the application of the principles of graphology, made without bias and without prejudice and without liability to the analyst. This analysis was prepared for vocational purposes only and only factors directly related to the job have been discussed. The results embodied in this report should not be substituted for other vital information such as that obtained from interviews, references or review of previous job performance. This information is provided as an aid toward understanding the personality of the individual and is based upon probability.
Opinions based on facsimiles copies are qualified and subject to verification by the examination of the original writing.