1. What exactly do you do?
- What field is your job in?
Civil Engineering - What is your job title?
Project Engineer - 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)
Medium Size (2,000apx) employees, Civil consulting firm specializing in site planning and preparation with street improvements
- How long have you been employed in this position?
1 month - 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 complile and draw plans and plan sets, work with clients to insure quality, and conduct site research
- What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
50000 - What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
50000 - Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
1 week vaca, 2 days sick, variable health, stock options and 401k - 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 others daily, i enjoy this as I enhances the work environment
- 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
- Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 2 Income
- 7 Work Environment - co-workers
- 6 Work Environment - supervisors
- 4 Benefits
- 5 Hours
- 3 Level of responsibility
- 1 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?
compile a resume, get a BS in CE, get internships before you graduate
- 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)
social skills, general knowledge of the field
- Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
of course, a bs in ce - What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be diligent, work hard, go far
4. How did you get your J-O-B
- How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)
career fair - What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)
submit resume, 2 interviews - 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.)
2 interviews, 1st with lower manager, 2ns with senior super and group - If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?
i cannot 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 BS in CE, and years on internship experience - Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
Yes, they gave me the tools and lessons i needed before i took on full responsibilities - Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
Of course - 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?
nothing - 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.)
my ability to see my final work built, everyday - Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?
yes, this company allows for quick growth and fast track to management - What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)
to become a PE with a PHD in Civil Eng. and to own my own firm - Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
nope
7. A Day in the Life Of...
- 7 am - 8 am
Get to work, coffee, breakfast, check and respond to emails/voicemails - 8 am - 9 am
work on drawings/projects - 9 am - 10 am
work on drawings/projects, go to restroom - 10 am - 11 am
work on drawings/projects - 11 am - 12 am
meet with supervisory to discuss clients demands and new construction problems - 12 am - 1 pm
- 1 pm - 2 pm
work on drawings/projects - 2 pm - 3 pm
work on drawings/projects - 3 pm - 4 pm
work on drawings/projects - 4 pm - 5 pm
work on drawings/projects - 5 pm - 6 pm
Home - 6 pm - 7 pm
- 7 pm - 8 pm
- 8 pm - 9 pm
- 9 pm - 10 pm
- 10 pm - 11 pm
- 11 pm - 12 pm