Office Manager
(Female, Age 25) from Spring Hill, TN
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Office Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $27,200 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Spring Hill, TN |
| Years Experience | 2 years |
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.
We are a local real estate company who markets for a local builder
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Manage accounts, paperwork, etc.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I am the only one in this particular office. The only interaction I have is with other agents and/clients that seek information
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.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 4
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 8
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 | Sleeping |
| 8am to 9am | Sleeping |
| 9am to 10am | I get up and get ready to go to work |
| 10am to 11am | Drive to the subdivision and make sure all of the houses are unlocked. Go into the office, check voicemails and emails. Continue to do necessary paperwork from them til dark, when I leave to go home. |
| 11am to 12pm | |
| 12pm to 1pm | Take a lunch break. Wait for people to come in. |
| 1pm to 2pm | |
| 2pm to 3pm | |
| 3pm to 4pm | |
| 4pm to 5pm | |
| 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?
father
What was the application process?
none
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
No, I work for my fathers real estate company
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
none.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, my mom is a broker and she helped explain to me what certain terms meant
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
there was none
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I have a AAS which helped me prepare how to manage a business
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?
I would say with the way of the economy, try to have a back up plan. Otherwise, if you enjoy helping others and communicating with them, then its an ideal job.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills, organizational, and technical
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes, a degree and license for real estate
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be sure you are familiar with the laws for real estate. No matter what also base your decisions on ethics.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I plan to own this company and run it as my own someday
What are your current career goals?
To be highly successful
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No, not at this time.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Office manager | 2 years | 25000 | Manage the office, maintain payable accounts, schedule showings, maintain paperwork |
| Prior Job 2 | Server, Hostess, To-go Server | 4 years | n/a | Provide guests at the restaurant with a comfortable experience, take orders, serve orders, greet customers. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.385
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.9 | Columbia State | |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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