Mechanic
(Female, Age 20) from Cedar City, UT
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Salary | $13,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Cedar City, UT |
| Years Experience | 1 year |
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.
Walmart Tire lube express
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I put new tires on vehicals
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
one week vacation, molina healthcare
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well
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 love my co-workers
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
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.
Shop, I love working there, the smell isnt too great though
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 6
Benefits: 3
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 8
Supervisors: 8
Job Title: 1
Level of Responsibility: 1
The Actual Work: 8
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | n/a |
| 8am to 9am | n/a |
| 9am to 10am | n/a |
| 10am to 11am | n/a |
| 11am to 12pm | Work at the front desk taking phone calls and helping constumers |
| 12pm to 1pm | Working on cars |
| 1pm to 2pm | working on cars |
| 2pm to 3pm | working on cars |
| 3pm to 4pm | lunch |
| 4pm to 5pm | working on cars |
| 5pm to 6pm | working on cars |
| 6pm to 7pm | working on cars |
| 7pm to 8pm | cleaning up and going home |
| 8pm to 9pm | n/a |
| 9pm to 10pm | n/a |
| 10pm to 11pm | n/a |
| 11pm to 12am | n/a |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
referral
What was the application process?
Electronic aplication
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
2 interviews by two different managers
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I don’t remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, they tought me what I needed to know for what I do
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes I learned from other mechanics
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
No
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?
Learn basic mechanic skills and be willing to work hard
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Social skills because you have to work with constomers who want their car done right and they can get out of control
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You can learn as you go but you would be better off with basic training
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Pay attention, if you do anything wrong its on your head
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, this is what I want to do
What are your current career goals?
n/a
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
n/a
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | people greeter | 2 years | 12500 | greeting people at walmart |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:n/a
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
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