Financial Analyst I 

How did you get your current job?
I found my job on the internet.

What was the application process?
I mailed in an application which I printed out from online.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I did have to interview for my current job. The interview was a last minute deal. The representative from HR called stating that they would be conducting interviews that afternoon and wanted to know if I would be available. I responded with yes, and got ready to come in within the hour. I was interviewed by a panel of 4 supervisors each with their own set of questions. After everything was covered, there was an open question and answer section.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What type of work had I done previously. What experience, if any, and how many years of experience did I have. Scenario type questions on how I would deal with a specific situation.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
I do feel that my employer properly prepared me for the job. They provided adequate training and have an open door policy. My boss is also very helpful when I need assistance.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
There was system training which I was provided a day of training. After I completed system trainging, I trained side-by-side with another employee of the same level and capacity in which I would be working.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
I do feel that my educational background laid the foundation and helped prepared me for the job, but I also feel that alot of the things I do on a daily basis was learned over time by doing it on the job.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
I had an internship, and I didn’t feel that the experience prepared me for the job because the internship was more like an office assistance watching from the sidelines.

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, finish your degree, and try to get licensed and/or an MBA.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
A person should have technical skills, management skills, communication skills, organization skills, and social skills. Technical skills get the job done quickly and correctly. Management skills enables one to manage work distribute work accordingly, if capable. Communication skills allows one to be able to successfully communicate with supervisors, co-workers, as well as any other individual they may interact with. Organizational and social skills just make everyday working

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?
I would recommend being proactive and trying to learn everything anyone has to offer knowledge of. Also, take good notes to refer back to later when you’re on your own.