Administrative Assistant
(Female, Age 34) from culpeper, VA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Administrative Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $48,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | culpeper, VA |
| Years Experience | 5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
it is a medium size company that has locations in other states we do cleaning of uniforms and emborery work ,,,,
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
my department i work as head administrative assistant ,, which envolves typing , word processing, anwsering of phones, planing
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
3 wks vacation time , 1 wk sick ,,, 401k , health insurance
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly 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? Please explain.
yes , it envolves me working with others to complete some work assignments ,,, i do enjoy this because this way i am not stuck in a office all day
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.
i work in an office and like this because it is not a cubical were everything could be heard ,,,it does give me the options to personalize my working space
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 3
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 6
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 0
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
internet
What was the application process?
submitted resume over the internet ,,, interviews
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes ,,,, it envolved testing in word and excel programs , personality test ,,, this was an individual interview
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
can not remember them
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes ,,, i was aside others to see how the company wanted certain job task done
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
no training
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes , with college i was able to use the programs the company uses with ease
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
no internships
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
go to college and get a degree in business management
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
they should be able to work well and comunicate well with others, be a team player ,,, be able to type and use a computer efficently,,, know work and excel programs ,
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
do quality work and be willing to please and help out others
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes ,,, this is the type of job that i planed on working out with the skills i have recieved
What are your current career goals?
to move up within the company
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | customer service | 10 | 40000 | answering phones , data entry , work orders ,sales |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.5
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.5 | germanna | business mangement |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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