Multimedia Coordinator 

How did you get your current job?
internet

What was the application process?
submitted electronic application with attached PDF resume

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had a 15 minute telephone interview with an HR representative and then an in person interview with 3 supervisors that each work in different facets of my department.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Tell us about you yourself. What did you do at this specific past company? What is your best quality? What is your worst quality?

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. The job description matched my actual day to day duties very well. Since then I have taken on more responsibilities as my skill level has increased.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
The majority of my training has been on the job training however I do have a college degree that specifically relates to my job as well as post college training via continuing education classes, conferences and seminars as well as online training courses through sites such as Lynda.com and YouTube.com.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
I believe that most of my technical skills and general knowledge of my position has come from real world experience however I do think it’s important to have the college degree for my position for several reasons. 1. Most employers require it for any job. 2. The greatest asset I learned in school was teamwork and social skills. Both of these qualities are essential to my job performance.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes. An internship is very valuable. I have had 2 internships and those employers were always more willing to let me learn outside of my specific ‘job title’.

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Start at the bottom, work hard, and be positive. Managers notice employees who take pride in their work. And even if you don’t always get immediate recognition for an achievement, if you hustle and show you care about the outcome, people will notice. And speak up! Show that you are interested in a specific line of work. A lot of positions are filled from within a company. Even if you start in a mailroom, a receptionist, whatever, if you express an interest in learning, or show that you are capable of handling tasks outside of your specific job responsibilities, management will see that and you will jump to the top of the hiring list.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
My specific position requires broad ranging technical skills and advanced computer knowledge. Computer knowledge is necessary not only for my job responsibilities but also for company and client interaction. Organizational skills are key – this job require a lot of juggling of responsibilities and I have to be organized to stay on top. Social skills are very important. I need to be able to clearly report my progress to supervisors and I need to have the support of co-workers to complete tasks.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
A college degree and continuing education classes are essential.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You should have a wide scope of knowledge about computer software, video production techniques but become an expert in at least 1 thing. Expertise, skills and efficiency will produce a higher income and more job opportunities.