Accountant
(Male, Age 41) from Grayslake, IL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Accountant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $52,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 48 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Grayslake, IL |
| 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.
500 members plus members. Company provides financial services to the public.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
provides financial services to customers
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
bonus, 401K, share option, medical/dental, paid vacation
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.
yes, I work with others and enjoy it.
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.
large office. I dislike the location because of the commute.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 7
Benefits: 3
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 1
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 5
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
internet
What was the application process?
submitted resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
two interviews with my current supervisors
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
how I could help the Company. What is my long term goals.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, continually receive training
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes, college then internship
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, however the job experience is more crucial
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
complete college degree in accounting
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Social and organization skills as you will deal directly with customers.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
bachelor or masters degree
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be patient, Rome was not built in 1 day. Experience is key.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I hope to be a Manager in 2 years then move on to teach at a College or university.
What are your current career goals?
Supervisor then college instructor
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
The hours are long at times thus it can be a difficult field for quality family life. We have 6 children and often I do not get home until 9 p.m.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Accountant | 3 years | 48000 | provide financial services to business’ |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.7
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.65 | Robert Morris | Accounting |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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