1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Adoption Coordinator do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Pet Care
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What is your job title?
Adoption Coordinator
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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)
A small not-for-profit feline rescue organization who shelters abondoned or surrendered cats. They also provide a feral cat spay-neuter program and a feral cat feeding program as well as a mobile unit that does low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
one month
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
20
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I work for a non-profit feline rescue organization. I work out of a well know national pet store and care for up to 12 felines. I assist potential adopters with the process from choosing the right animal to approving the application. I also manage a pool of 25 volunteers who make sure the cats are cared for twice each day.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
40000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
15000
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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)
as a pt employee, no health benefits or retirement but earn 1 day per month for vacation and 5 sick days
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I can't believe I get paid for what I do!
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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 am stationed alone but have lots of interaction with the public. I also interact with the veterinarian. I like this about my job.
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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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4 Income
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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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5 Work Environment - supervisors
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6 Benefits
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3 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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1 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?
Make sure you like animals, can stand a smelly environment and don'y mind getting a little scratched up now and then.
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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)
Must be outgoing personality. Have the ability to say no. Must be able to interact with all different types of personalities. Must be organized.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
No
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Don't get too attached to the animals. It is easy to do but you must remain neutral as it is best for all involved.
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