1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n assistant vice president do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Financial services
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What is your job title?
assistant vice president
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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 for a global company that safekeeps the assets for institutional investors. The company is very large with many offices worldwide. In addition, we have a widespread client base that invests in many different markets around the world.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
3 yrs
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
50
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I manage a team of a dozen individuals that process various actions on behalf of our client base. The team tracks these payments to ensure all actions are paid and/or reconciled for completion. In addition, my responsibilities include client service such as presentations or answering questions for potential clients.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
70000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
70000
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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)
4 wks vaca, ppo health, vision, dental, 401k, life insurance, short term disability (sick leave)
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
slightly 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
I work with others on a daily basis. I enjoy working with my own team as well as my technical team. However, client inquiries can become taxing at times if they become repetitive.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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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
I work in an office on the outskirts of town. The office itself is nice however I do wish I was more in the city.
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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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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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4 Work Environment - supervisors
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6 Benefits
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7 Hours
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5 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?
I would recommend they come in for an entry level position. Once in the position, show that you are dedicated and bring initiative to the position. The individual should be a self starter as well as a fast learner.
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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)
The person should have strong technical skills as we utilize various applications as part of our daily processing. In addition, when developing new applications, strong technical skills are key.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
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?
I would suggest learning from those around you. In addition, once you are trained, what can you bring to the group. In order to get ahead, you will want to stand out in a positive way. Take initiative to work on a task that needs completing such as create a training guide if one does not exist. In addition, volunteer for special projects to gain exposure.
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