1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Owner/operator do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Horticulture
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What is your job title?
Owner/operator
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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)
It is a tree service. I specialize in diagnosing and treating tree disease and insect problems.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
10 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)
I handle all aspect of my business, from advertising (online mostly, my website promotion), to meeting with customers at their homes, to inspecting trees, and recommending corrective measures. Then selling the solution.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
75000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
75000
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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)
unlimited vacation, benefits from my wife's employer
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
well
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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
I work alone
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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
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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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8 Income
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1 Work Environment - co-workers
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1 Work Environment - supervisors
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1 Benefits
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6 Hours
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8 Level of responsibility
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8 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 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?
Get a job with some time of horticulture related field, and stay in it for 3 years. The take the ISA arborist certification test, and pass. Learn customer service.
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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 must understand what customer service is, and do it well. Must communicate well with people what is wrong with trees, and what needs to be done to correct. Also, well rounded knowledge of tree physiology. Need to be a state licensed pesticide applicator as well.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes, at least a few years.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Really enjoy working outside all year, and helping people keep their trees healthy. Need to be self motivated, be able to work independently.
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