1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Project Manager do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Information Technology
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What is your job title?
Project Manager
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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 in an IT firm that deals with development and maintenance of software projects. We also have a big HR department and a production department.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
4 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 work as a Project Manager and my duties include supervising and managing software projects. I also have final decision making responsibilities in all aspects of the software development and deployment process.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
80000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
85000
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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)
I have benefits like Bonus, 401k, medical insurance etc.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Yes 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
Yes it does and I love the job I do. I am a team player and have always loved working with my team members
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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
My work location is very close to my home and I love working at this place as it offers a very nice environment and great facilities. Ofcourse, compensation plays a major role too.
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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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1 Income
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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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3 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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4 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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8 The actual "work" you do at your job
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6 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 that they eqip themselves with a good educational background and valuable certifications. Work experience is also very vital. I would suggest they also have a winning and a never-say-die attitude
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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)
A person in my position requires social skills, a great degree of technical knowledge and a good degree from a reputable uinversity is a plus. Also, the way they carry and present themselves makes a big difference.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Definitely. A degree is vital. An advanced degree is definitely a big plus.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
The best advice I would give is to put a lot of effort in getting a college education and pursure higher education. Also do some SUN or Microsoft certifications. It would drive you forward in the industry!
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