1. What exactly do you do?
- What field is your job in?
Data Networking - What is your job title?
Network 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)
Plastic Packaging Manufacturing
- How long have you been employed in this position?
15 - 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)
maintain LAN and WAN network on a regional and global basis
- What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
81000 - What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
89000 - Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
5 weeks Vac, 401K, Health, Dental - 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 like this about my job.
- 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.
- 1 Income
- 4 Work Environment - co-workers
- 5 Work Environment - supervisors
- 2 Benefits
- 6 Hours
- 7 Level of responsibility
- 3 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?
career certifications and training
- 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)
Technical and project management skills
- Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes. A 2 year degree with 5+ years of OJT are minimual - What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Get some technical training
4. How did you get your J-O-B
- How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)
newspaper - What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)
submitted resume, interview - 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, one interview with direct supervisor. - If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?
What was my experience levels with certain technical environments. Money requirements. - 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)
5. Background: Are you qualified?
- Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Technical training at local college. - Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
Yes. Sent me to additional training as needed. - Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
Yes. It was relevant. - 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?
Working on different issues/prjects everyday - 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 Fulfilling= flexible work hours and good compensation. Least Fulfilling = none - Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?
Yes. I do not intend to move on. - What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)
Global Network manager - Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
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7. A Day in the Life Of...
- 7 am - 8 am
- 8 am - 9 am
arrive at work at 8am. Drink coffee and review new email until 9am. - 9 am - 10 am
Meeting to discuss options for a new project to replicate dtat from out primary site to our Disaster Recovery site. - 10 am - 11 am
Review contract with current disaster recovery vendor. Make recommendation on changes to contract to match our current environment. Document changes any pass along to Legal dept for review. Setup future meeting to review new proposal. - 11 am - 12 am
Lunch - 12 am - 1 pm
- 1 pm - 2 pm
Review current projects and update status. - 2 pm - 3 pm
Works on project plans for upcoming projects. Talk with project team members regarding workload. - 3 pm - 4 pm
Review contract with current disaster recovery vendor. Make recommendation on changes to contract to match our current environment. Document changes any pass along to Legal dept for review. Setup future meeting to review new proposal. - 4 pm - 5 pm
- 5 pm - 6 pm
- 6 pm - 7 pm
- 7 pm - 8 pm
- 8 pm - 9 pm
- 9 pm - 10 pm
- 10 pm - 11 pm
- 11 pm - 12 pm