Office Clerk 2
(Female, Age 49) from Rochester, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Office Clerk 2 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $35,500 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 35 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Rochester, NY |
| Years Experience | 27 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.
Monroe County, has about 4000 employees.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I assist 4 purchasing buyers who purchase all goods/services for every County dept. I do all their clerical work.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
8 weeks vacation, up to almost 6 mos. of sick time, pension plan available at age 55 with 30 yrs. of employment, Blue Point 2 Select health care
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
the benefits cannot be beat, the pay is not the greatest but by clerical standards I guess it’s around average salary
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 & everyone gets along great, it’s a nice, easy, laid back office.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
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.
I work in the County Office Bldg. in downtown Rochester, NY, it is a lovely old bldg.
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: 3
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 8
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 2
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 6
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 | still home |
| 8am to 9am | still home |
| 9am to 10am | preparing bid openings for the day |
| 10am to 11am | general clerical work |
| 11am to 12pm | opening bids |
| 12pm to 1pm | aftermath of bids, clerical work |
| 1pm to 2pm | lunch |
| 2pm to 3pm | bid openings |
| 3pm to 4pm | aftermath of bids, clerical work |
| 4pm to 5pm | general clerical work |
| 5pm to 6pm | home |
| 6pm to 7pm | home |
| 7pm to 8pm | home |
| 8pm to 9pm | home |
| 9pm to 10pm | home |
| 10pm to 11pm | home |
| 11pm to 12am | home |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
kept an eye on job postings for the County
What was the application process?
submitted paper application to take exam
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, I interviewed with the supervisor of the Personnel dept. at that time, one on one.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I cannot remember as it was in Sept. 1985!
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I had good supervisors who showed me the ropes & took me under their wings.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
you just needed a high school diploma at the time & to be able to type
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I took clerical courses in high school, like typing, so I was prepared for all the typing the job involved at that time on an electric typewriter, now on a computer of course.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
they have to take a civil service exam & score in the top 3.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills in person & on the phone, because you have to deal with contractors & other County personnel
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes, a college degree would help
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
absorb as much knowledge as you can from coworkers who have been there a long time
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No, I thought I would do something pertaining to the degree I have but at this stage of the game I am happy where I am & looking forward to retiring.
What are your current career goals?
At this point to just get my time in & be able to retire as planned.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | clerk 3 | 13 mos. | can’t remember | I was a legal secretary to the lawyers in that dept. |
| Prior Job 2 | clerk typist | 3 1/2 yrs. | can’t remember | I approved/disapproved civil service applicants & administered civil service exams to the public, answered phones, general clerical work such as typing letters & business correspondence. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:can’t remember
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.4 | bryant & stratton | business administration/management |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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