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manager Career Profile— Female, age 23 (ID #2552)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a manager do?

  What field is your job in?

real estate management

  What is your job title?

manager

  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 am currently employed at my parents place of business where there are 25 employees. I am the office manager.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

1 year

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

35

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

I am responsible for handling tenant payments, tenant problems and scheduling service for the upkeep of the properties.

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

$25,000

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

28000

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

I have 2 weeks vacation every year and full health coverage

  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

I work closely with 6 others in the office and am responsible for delegating other employees to their job sites. I like my job and enjoy being in a managerial position. The only thing I dislike is not being outside more.

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

No

  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.

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

Well, actually I was very lucky because I am working in a family business. My recommendation is to get a business degree from a good college.

  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)

Business skills, some accounting, the ability to get along with others and a willingness to work hard.

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

I feel that a 4yr college degree is needed

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

My advice would be to work hard



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