Product Coordinator 

How did you get your current job?
Craigslist

What was the application process?
I submitted my resume, did a brief phone interview, went in for an interview, was told that they found someone better but thought I would be valuable for a different position, interviewed a second time and got a call the same day with a job offer.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes. For the company I work at, there were 2 interviews, however for my current job there was only 1 interview. I was interviewed by my manager and supervisor.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What was important to me in a job. What my goals are going into the future. Whether I plan to finish my finance degree. There were others, these are the only ones coming through clearly now though.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. As with any job there will always come times when no level of preparation can avoid running into a problem, but I would say they were thorough in teaching me how their system works.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, it was mostly just a matter of going over my day-to-day role.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Like I answered in a different question, yes, mostly because of learning Excel in college.

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?
To be honest, it’s a matter of persistence. I got put into a rough spot when my former employer decided to lay me off instead of promote me. That motivated me to get something better than my promotion and I was able to find it. My language skills and past work experiences are both always well noted as they show adaptability and work-ethic.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, as a lot of work is done in the computer. Speed-reading is a valuable asset to as there are lots of contracts to look over. Patience is a valuable skill to keep from going off the deep end when it’s Friday, the server is not working and you’ve just been told you can’t leave until your work is done.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
From my own personal experience, I would say at least some college. I don’t think a degree is required, but I was never taught Excel until college and it is vital to understand the program.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Keep your head down. Stay out of office politics. Work and the reward will come.