Network Engineer Job Profile: Male, age 27, from Evans, GA (ID# 3123)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Military/Government
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)

I am a Captain in the US Army.
How long have you been employed in this position?

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

40 hrs/week
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

40 hrs/week
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I am a network engineer for the battalion.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

65000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

70000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

health insurance (tricare), government retirement plan, 24 days of leave/year
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well compensated

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

Yes, I collaborate with supervisors and serve as a supervisor to others. This is something I enjoy a great deal.
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
- 7 Work Environment - co-workers
- 8 Work Environment - supervisors
- 5 Benefits
- 4 Hours
- 3 Level of responsibility
- 2 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 6 Job Title

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

I would encourage a potential job seeker to be well-versed in technical matters, especially those dealing with computers and networks. As for joining the military, it takes an great dedication and sacrifice on both the part of the individual and the family.
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/engineering skills are critical.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

yes, ideally a master's degree in an engineering field, but at least a bachelor's degree in engineering
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

I would advise an individual to stay on top of current trends/information as the field is constantly changing.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

commissioned through ROTC program
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

commissioned through ROTC program
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.)

I did not interview for the job. I joined the Army through an ROTC commission.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

n/a
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 job was original plan

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

There was a year-long course involved in training for this position.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

Yes, the course was in great detail and allowed hands-on training for the task at hand.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

Yes, I hold both a B.S. and a M.S. in engineering.
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?

The technical aspect of my job is very much fun for me.
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.)

The most fulfilling aspect of my work is the ability to ensure operations remain up and running in order to support Soldiers. The least fulfilling aspect of my work is the deployments.
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

This employment is part of my career plan to retire as an officer in a technical field.
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

My current goals are to be promoted.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

I enjoy my career a great deal and enjoy serving my country even more.