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photograher Career Profile— Female, age 21 (ID #2687)

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

  What field is your job in?

art

  What is your job title?

photograher

  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 large photography studio with chain all over the US

  How long have you been employed in this position?

3.5 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

26

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

i organize and shoot the photo shoots then develop the film

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

16000

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

16000

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

no benefits.

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

i am defiianatly under 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

yes, i like and dislike because i dont get along with everyone, most of the time i do though.

  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.

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

do your research, find out what type of camera your good at using and then promote your good assets with this camera, put together a portfolio

  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 social skills, good eye for lighting, and a great imagination, oh and also not be shy

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

no you do not,

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

dont let the costomers get to you, you know the lighting, you know the film, YOUR the photographer.



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