1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Publisher/Writer do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Journalism & Web-Design
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What is your job title?
Publisher/Writer
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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 own a multimedia publishing company. We consult and contract out with clients to build websites, teach writing workshops, educational tutoring/workshops, and editing services.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
5yrs
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
80 +
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Publishing,Writing, Web-Design, Profile Reporting, Documenting, Marketing, Attending Events
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
50000
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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)
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I love what I do as an entrepreneur. I think that I have a long way to go, but thus far I have been happy with my clients and the money earned.
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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
Yes, I work with clients in person, by phone, and virtually. It depends on the client when it comes to my personal outlook on their demeanor. The relationships that are developed sometimes are good and bad. It is a balance, you have to have a strong work ethic and nonsense attitude to make it in this business.
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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
I have a home office and work out of my clients offices (if they request me to be near for a specific reason). Typically, I meet clients for an initial meeting then design their site in my home office. Meetings are held by email and phone. That can also be tricky sometimes.
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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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2 Income
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8 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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6 Benefits
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3 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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4 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?
Go to college and get a degree in what you love then flip it. Writing is needed in every craft. So as a web-designer you have an additive that most designers do not have in the industry. In addition, learning html,coding, and creating demo websites are a good start.
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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)
Determination, patience, strong work ethic, personality, organization, good health, and a savings!
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be persistent in what you do and make sure you have a business plan.
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