1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Architectural Drafter do? |
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 What field is your job in?
My field is in the Architecture, Engineering, Planning field
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What is your job title?
Architectural Drafter
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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)
The organization I work for is an Architecture and Engineering firm. There are approximately 15 employees. We specialize in designing churches primarily.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
I have worked in this firm for almost 2 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
34
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
My duties include fixing mistakes on drawings and designing conceptual 3d sketches.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
0
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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)
Benefits include Dental, medical, vacation, etc.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
well compensated.
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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
My job is very people oriented. Everyday you work with others, mostly architects and engineers. It is overwhelming by any means but it is something that needs to be done.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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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
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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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2 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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4 Work Environment - supervisors
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8 Benefits
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7 Hours
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6 Level of responsibility
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1 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?
Take drafting classes in college or elsewhere. Learn CAD programs.
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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)
Should be efficient at using a computer, staying organized, being friendly and good problem solving skills.
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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?
Hang in there. It is tough at first because you may not know what exactly you are drawing. For example, when drawing a building you may not know what specific parts of the building you are drawing but it comes with experience on the job.
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