Administration/Paralegal 

How did you get your current job?
Newspaper ad listing an open house for a temporary service

What was the application process?
Walk-in. Fill out application. Testing (usually) I however was not tested due to experience (go figure). Interview. I did the normal ‘thank you’ and ‘follow up’ requirements and was called within one week to interview with the Office Manager of the firm.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes. One interview with one rep. I googled the firm prior to, researched the net, jotted down 3 questions I wanted to ask in the interview. Hired on the spot.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
They were big on accomplishments. What had you done in your previous position where you received praise/reward/acknowledgement from upper management. Also, how well you worked with co-workers. Deligating techniques, training techniques

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
I believe they had great trust in my abilities.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Well, sort of. The paralegel was leaving in two weeks. I was offered the position two days prior to her leaving. The good part about it was I had trained with the paralegel prior to her announcement simply because I (1) offered assistance when I had time (2) found her line of work interesting

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, and No. I truly believe my work experience had more of an impact.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
N/A

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Think about going through a temporary service prior to committing to a direct hire.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They must first have the ability to work with ALL types of people and at different levels. Attention to detail and listening skills are two very important key factors. Their administrative skills should also be high on their list of ‘must have’.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, and No. Do I think a person (in today’s world) could effectively do my job without having their HS diploma, No. How about someone with a HS diploma with little or no ‘work’ experience, No. Let’s say someone with a HS diploma and many years (15+) of ‘effective work’ experience, Yes.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Please be prepared to accept change and the different attitudes.