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HR Generalist Career Profile— Female, age 24 (ID #226)

Check this profile out too: Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll (In a corp setting I would be a HR Generalist)
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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a HR Generalist do?

  What field is your job in?

Human Resources

  What is your job title?

HR Generalist

  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)

International Media Planning and Buying Agency with about 400 employees in the US.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

2 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

37

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

run new employee orientation, coordinate internship program, answer general questions, attend job fairs, handle employment verifications, coordinate training programs and e-learning for employees, participate in special projects.

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

prefer not to answer

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

0

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

medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement

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

under

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 I work with a team. I enjoy working with other most of the time, but I also like to do things on my own.

  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

I work in an office. I like the office itself, but it's in an area where there is a lot of construction and it's annoying.

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

  • 3 Income
  • 4 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 1 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 5 Benefits
  • 2 Hours
  • 7 Level of responsibility
  • 6 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?

Get an internship while you're in college so you can understand what really goes on in an office.

  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)

Ability to work well with people, even when they're upset or difficult. Attention to detail. Ability to multi task. Flexibility.

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

Yes.

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

Be prepared for something new every day.



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