1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Senior Research Analyst do? |
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 What field is your job in?
State Government
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What is your job title?
Senior Research Analyst
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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 work at the State House (State Government) for the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. I work under the House Chairman of the Committee. There are two other staffers that work for the same person, and Public Safety and Homeland Security is one of 27 Committees at the state level that researches particular subject matters relevant to current legislation.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
2 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Respond to requests for information from press, elected officials, lobbyists, constituents, coworkers. Prepare fact sheets, write bill summaries on legislation before the committee, compile testimony on bills.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
33000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
36500
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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)
2 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, I pay 20% of my health insurance, 12 sick days
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
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
work with others at all times. the work environment is clustered and crowded and busy always, loud at times and often difficult to focus and concentrate on your own tasks. when the phone rings, you never know who is going to be calling or what they are going to be asking of you, sometimes this is good because it's exciting, sometimes it's not so great because it's a lot of stress and often involves someone complaining about something that is not your fault.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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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
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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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1 Work Environment - co-workers
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2 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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6 Hours
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8 Level of responsibility
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4 The actual "work" you do at your job
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7 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?
make a phone call to your state representative, reach out to someone that has a similar job. networking is the best and often most successful way of obtaining a job similar to this one. have at least a 4 year college degree, if not also a Master's or be working on a law degree.
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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)
huge organizational skills and time management skills are imperative. networking is a skill that is important and a useful tool for both you and your boss. computer proficiency is important, need for professional demeanor on the phone, in person, need to remain calm in times of stress, remain professional at all times.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
need a 4 year college degree
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
it's a great experience, use it to your advantage and hone your networking skills in order to get a better higher-paying job in the future.
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