Collector
(Female, Age 24) from memphis, TN
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Collector |
|---|---|
| Salary | $21,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | memphis, 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.
745cash- title loan and check advance company
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Collecting money over phone
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?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
tes- like- am a peaople person
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: 1
Benefits: 5
Hours: 1
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 1
Job Title: 1
Level of Responsibility: 1
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
craigslist
What was the application process?
resume and paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, one interview with the district manager and personality test
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
age, goals, if I have children
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, Training is basically being thrown into your position so you have no option but to learn from mistakes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes, trained as a loan officer and tested on math skills
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I attended a great school
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
no
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
work hard
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
organizational, sympathy, social, literate, computer saavy
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Stay motivated
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no, I plan to get a degree in psychology
What are your current career goals?
make money!! save money to attend school
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:2.5
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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