Modeler
(Male, Age 26) from Memphis, TN
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Modeler |
|---|---|
| Salary | $47,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 45 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Memphis, TN |
| Years Experience | 2 months |
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.
An international Fortune 1000 organization. Has around 10,000 employees. Company specializes in electrical components as well as steel structures for utility transfer.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Use SolidWorks to create models for utility transfer poles.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
2 weeks vacation, personal time, floating holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, life, std, ltd
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.
I deal with coworkers on a daily basis. It is a great boost to have the people I work with around me.
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.
office
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: 4
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 1
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 | Wake up, drive to work (appox 22 min), check emails, get coffee |
| 8am to 9am | Continue working on models. If it is a new project start gathering required information. |
| 9am to 10am | Continue working on models. If completed, submit for approval or checking. |
| 10am to 11am | Continue working on or start working on models. If drawings have been checked, make required changes. |
| 11am to 12pm | Continue working on or start working on models. If drawings have been approved, send to customer for final approval. |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | Continue working on or start working on models. If drawings are approved, start on fabrication drawings. |
| 2pm to 3pm | Continue working on or start working on models. Once finished with fabrication drawings, submit for checking. |
| 3pm to 4pm | Continue working on or start working on models. If fabrication drawings have been marked up, make changes. |
| 4pm to 5pm | Continue working on or start working on models. If fabrication drawings have been approved, submit to plant for fabrication. |
| 5pm to 6pm | Go home. |
| 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?
internet
What was the application process?
resume, skilss test, interview, offer
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
4 interviews, 2 group leaders, 1 manager, 1 hr
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes… I knew what was going to be heading my way before i set off on my own.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes… sitting in with a fellow worker and learning the process
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes… i knew the software that the company uses
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?
Know the tolls you will be working with, learn something about the company you wish to get on board with, stay focused, have a great attitude
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social, technical, organizational, communication
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
a firm grasp on the tools that you will be using
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
keep your nose down and get the job done
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes… it is where I want to be.
What are your current career goals?
work hard and move up in the company.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Structural Designer | 2yr | 33000 | |
| Prior Job 2 | Cad Operator | 1yr | 25000 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.2
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
4 | STCC | n/a |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |