1. What exactly do you do?
- What field is your job in?
Us Navy - What is your job title?
Petty Officer First Class - 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)
US Navy
- How long have you been employed in this position?
1 yr - How many hours do you work a week on average?
40 - Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
40 - Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am an engineer on a submarine.
- What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
40000 - What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
40000 - Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
medical, dental, vision, - Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
well
2. Work environment!
- 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 a small group of people. i enjoy this aspect of my job because it's nice to have human interaction. i dislike this part of my job because we are in such a small space that they can get on my nerves easily.
- Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes - Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes - Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it
yes - my supervisors and co-workers are easy to get along with.
- Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 1 Income
- 4 Work Environment - co-workers
- 5 Work Environment - supervisors
- 3 Benefits
- 2 Hours
- 6 Level of responsibility
- 7 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title
3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?
- If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
talk to a Navy recruiter and have a college degree! also, make sure he/she isn't claustrophobic.
- 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)
high-level math, college degree, social skills
- Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
ABSOLUTELY!!! - What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be ready to compromise and be stuck in small spaces
4. How did you get your J-O-B
- How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)
scholarship program at school - What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)
a series of interviews, approval from commanders - Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)
yes - an interview in San Diego, an interview with a 4 star general in Washington D.C., paperwork, swearing in. - If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?
i don't recall. - Is this the job / field you planned to work in?
Yes - If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)
n/a
5. Background: Are you qualified?
- Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes - a year and a half of school - Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
yes - 1.5 years of naval school (post college) taught me all the things i needed to know - Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
yes - my college degree taught me all the engineering stuff i needed to pursue this career - If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?
6. The Future and Beyond (FINAL SECTION)
- If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?
all the traveling that is involved. - What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)
most - time with family, travel ... least - time away from family - Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?
yes - i wanted to be in the military - What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)
make the next pay grade - Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
it is fun!!! :)
7. A Day in the Life Of...
- 7 am - 8 am
sleeping - 8 am - 9 am
sleeping - 9 am - 10 am
leave for wotk (when not at sea) - 10 am - 11 am
arrive at work (when not at sea) - 11 am - 12 am
find out what is on the agenda - 12 am - 1 pm
- 1 pm - 2 pm
work at the computer - 2 pm - 3 pm
work at the computer - 3 pm - 4 pm
arrive at work (when not at sea) - 4 pm - 5 pm
work at the computer - 5 pm - 6 pm
work at the computer - 6 pm - 7 pm
go home (when not at sea) - 7 pm - 8 pm
eat dinner - 8 pm - 9 pm
watch tv - 9 pm - 10 pm
read a book - 10 pm - 11 pm
go to bed - 11 pm - 12 pm
sleep