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Project Control Analyst Career Profile— Female, age 26 (ID #2550)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Project Control Analyst do?

  What field is your job in?

Finance

  What is your job title?

Project Control Analyst

  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 work for a company the employees about 44,000 people, our main business is government contracting.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

1

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

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

I work program control for costs on projects funded by the government.

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

48,000

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

58000

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

BCBS Heath, VSP vision, dental, 10hours/month paid leave, 401K, long and short term disability

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

well compensated

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

It entails that I work with other employees, technically as my customers- since I provide them with my financial services. I like this about my job because we work well together and have a good 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

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

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

I would recommend that they be willing to do whatever it takes to be part of the team.

  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)

social and comminication skills, computer skills- specifically MS Office, time management skills, ability to be flexible.

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

I believe that a Bachelor's Degree is required

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

To be patient and wait for a position that fits your personality and iterests and to research about the company and position.



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