Artist Job Profile: Female, age 47, from Parker, CO (ID# 2457)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Arts
What is your job title?

Artist
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 my own business. I create art and then sell it.
How long have you been employed in this position?

4 years
How many hours do you work a week on average?

60
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

60
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I am responsible for the creation of the art, marketing, advertising, networking, shipping, supplies, receiving, research, development, photography and customer service.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

12000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

5000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

I am self-employed and don't have any of these.
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

way under

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

No, I work alone and it does not bother me as I need the serenity to create.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

I work alone.
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 3 Income
- 2 Work Environment - co-workers
- 8 Work Environment - supervisors
- 7 Benefits
- 6 Hours
- 5 Level of responsibility
- 1 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 4 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

First you need to find something you enjoy creatng and there is a market for then practice, practice, practice so you can be competitive with your product. Read and learn everything you can about marketing and be prepared to work very hard.
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)

You will need to have a litte talent and a huge desire to succeed. You muct also be self-motivated and organized. Working from home can be hard sotimes because it is very easy to be distracted. You must set aside time and maybe even a room for yourself to work uninterrupted. It is very important that you are not distracted when creating as you will need all your focus on the piece you are creating.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

no - just a little talent and a desire to succeed.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

Do your research first and then prepare your self to be poor for the first few years. Remember with every piece you are building your reputation.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)
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.)
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

No
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)

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
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?
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.)
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?