Petty Officer First Class Job Profile: Male, age 28, from San Antonio, TX (ID# 2158)

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

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

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

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

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?

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!!! :)