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senior project director Career Profile— Female, age 30 (ID #1519)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a senior project director do?

  What field is your job in?

it

  What is your job title?

senior project director

  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)

20,000+ employees. it's a forutne 500 it company that produces computer equiqment

  How long have you been employed in this position?

2 yrs

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

50 hrs

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

coordinate for the int'l dept, new projects, hire new employees

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

100,500

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

125000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

full medical and dental. 401k plan.

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well...average

2. Work environment!

  Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

yes work with team of ppl each day. like the ppl, each day is different work not boring. we are a great team.

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes

  Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes

  Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

office large, but comfy. we have a very fun and dynamic environment. very modern furniture and that kinda stuff.

  Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.

  • 1 Income
  • 2 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 3 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 6 Benefits
  • 4 Hours
  • 7 Level of responsibility
  • 5 The actual "work" you do at your job
  • 8 Job Title

3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?

  If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

apply at a company at a lower position. and work hard and show that you are dedicated and a leader and will do more than what's required of you and you will get promoted.

  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)

good communication skills, writing and verbal. good leadership and managerial skills. to be able to work with and lead a group of different ppl with different personalities. everything else can be learned.

  Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

definitely a college degree is a must.

  What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

work hard and your dedication and hard work will show and you will be promoted to a highter position. also having a attitute and look of professionalism will definitely get you more noticed to move up in a company.



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