IT Systems Analyst - Ii
(Female, Age 27) from Santa Ana, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | IT Systems Analyst - Ii |
|---|---|
| Salary | $80,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 45 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Santa Ana, CA |
| 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.
HealthCare company that sells health insurance to seniors
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
project manage IT projects, write business requirements for development, coordinate users acceptance testings
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
401K, health dental insurance, 32 days vacation
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 like being able to talk to different people. IT people, business people, sales agents. it is fun and is not boring. nothing to dislike about this 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.
have to present my findings to supervisors/managers to get buy-in, approval. work with co-workers on same projects
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: 6
Co-Workers: 5
Supervisors: 1
Job Title: 4
Level of Responsibility: 8
The Actual Work: 7
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 | Connect to office email from home. check if i have early meetings. If I do, I’ll call using my cellphone on my way to the office |
| 8am to 9am | Grab breakfast. Log in at the office. Check and reply to emails. |
| 9am to 10am | Attend meetings with operations team. Find out if any software has problems |
| 10am to 11am | Attend more meetings with operations team. Find out if any software has problems |
| 11am to 12pm | go to lunch. sometimes will eat at my desk and answer emails |
| 12pm to 1pm | check with my team or supervisor if need anything from me. |
| 1pm to 2pm | go over morning meetings. write minutes if needed. send follow-up emails or call people to get information |
| 2pm to 3pm | attend meetings |
| 3pm to 4pm | attend meetings. test software applications or write test scripts |
| 4pm to 5pm | summarize meeting findings. |
| 5pm to 6pm | attend late meetings (if any). Write test scripts / business requirements |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
online monster.com
What was the application process?
submit resume online, HR phone interview, manager live interview, HR give offer
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
HR phone interview then manager in person interview
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
strengths and weakness. work ethic. why you applied. what are your carreer goals.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
no. im paid as a systems analyst but also do project manager work. project manager’s pay rate is higher
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. i know how to write business requirements and software designs which needed for this job
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
nope
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Have batchelors degree in computer science. need 2 years experience with healthcare applications. then look in monster.com to find this job
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills – be able to gather user requirements from users. users should be able to be open to you and say what they like and don’t like. organizational – need to know ms project to organize your timeline
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
bs computer science is needed
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You need to set priorities. Let coworkers know what time you will answer questions. If its weekend, don’t call you.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes. I can move up to project manager
What are your current career goals?
get promoted to project manager. then senior project manager. then IT director.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.2
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.2 | N/A | BS Computer Science |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
4 | Cal State Fullerton | MS Software Engineering |
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