Salad Bar Associate
(Female, Age 42) from new cumberland, PA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Salad Bar Associate |
|---|---|
| Salary | $20,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | new cumberland, PA |
| Years Experience | 1.5 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.
supermarket, very big in my area,
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
set up salad bar, make trays, make fruit baskets, prep.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
medical
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes i work with others everyday, like cause its a easy job,but when people,dont do there part of the work it makes it harder on me.
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.
in a small town
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 1
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 1
Job Title: 5
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
walk in
What was the application process?
electronic
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
called in for a personal interview
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
regular ones, why do you want to work here, what can you offer us.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, not much to it
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes a couple of days with the supervisor
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, h.s grad. you dont need more than that
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
go apply at a grocery store
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
speed, accuracy, production, good customer service
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
this is an easy job
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
not really, didnt have a career plan
What are your current career goals?
stay where im at look for full time
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 | salad bar | 1 1/2 yrs | 8.90 hr | prep, clean, trays, fruit baskets, customer service |
| Prior Job 2 | deli clerk | 1 yrs | 9.2 | wait on customers, cut meat and cheese |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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