1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Artist do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Arts
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What is your job title?
Artist
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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)
I own my own business. I create art and then sell it.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
4 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
60
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am responsible for the creation of the art, marketing, advertising, networking, shipping, supplies, receiving, research, development, photography and customer service.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
12,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
5000
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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)
I am self-employed and don't have any of these.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
way 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
No, I work alone and it does not bother me as I need the serenity to create.
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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
I work alone.
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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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3 Income
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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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8 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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6 Hours
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5 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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4 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?
First you need to find something you enjoy creatng and there is a market for then practice, practice, practice so you can be competitive with your product. Read and learn everything you can about marketing and be prepared to work very hard.
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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)
You will need to have a litte talent and a huge desire to succeed. You muct also be self-motivated and organized. Working from home can be hard sotimes because it is very easy to be distracted. You must set aside time and maybe even a room for yourself to work uninterrupted. It is very important that you are not distracted when creating as you will need all your focus on the piece you are creating.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no - just a little talent and a desire to succeed.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Do your research first and then prepare your self to be poor for the first few years. Remember with every piece you are building your reputation.
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