1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Executive Assistant do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Non-Profit Arts Entertainment
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What is your job title?
Executive Assistant
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
This Symphony Orchestra has grown to become one of the most successful orchestras of its size in the United States, serving an audience of 250,000, with an annual budget of $11.2 million, a 52-week season, and a $24 million endowment fund. The Orchestra presents a series of symphonic, pops and special concerts, with a subscriber base of nearly 10,000. The Orchestra’s extensive and diverse educational and outreach program serves more than 60,000 children, youth and adults each season through free or low-cost performances in a variety of venues throughout the community.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
7 Years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Right-hand to the President, liaison between the staff and board of directors.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$34000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
36000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
401k, medical
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
under
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes. I prefer working alone, but interaction with others is necessary in this business. I have to be available to anyone on the board of directors when they call and need something.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
Office - actually a nice office, the only thing I don't like is that it's connected to my bosses rather than being my own.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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1 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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4 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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2 Hours
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6 Level of responsibility
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8 The actual "work" you do at your job
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3 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Get a music business degree, and intern with a non-profit similar organization.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Organizational skills, very proficient computer skills, ability to keep a smile on your face and in your voice when major donors, or anyone for that matter, are rude or insufferable.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be prepared to understand that you are the peon, not the boss. And again, the smile on your face and in your voice. Be prepared to multi-task.
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