Real Estate Agent
(Female, Age 28) from New York, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Real Estate Agent |
|---|---|
| Salary | $100,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 45 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Years Experience | 1 month |
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.
I work for a four office Real Estate firm in Manhattan that employs over 200 agents
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I meet with clients, try and find them an apartment and take them step by step through the process
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
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I love to work with others. I thrive on being around people so my job is the ideal job for me
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.
I work in a loft space in the village and adore it
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 7
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 3
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Friend
What was the application process?
Met with manager and got job
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
It was a short interview. I just asked a few questions and got the job that day in a half an hour
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I dont really remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, they told me what to expect and it has worked thus far
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
There was no training
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes because I took public speaking and now feel comfortable to speaking to anyone
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
NA
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would tell them to go to the NYREI and make sure they pay attention in class and then come work at the company I work for!
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They need to be persistent yet patient and be socialble.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
No
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I would say put in as much time as you can and it will definitely pay off
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes it is because I want to do Real Estate in the future
What are your current career goals?
To make lots of money and enjoy every minute of it
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No I am 100% happy which is a first for me in a job!
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Manager | 5 months | 60000 | I met with clients and hired all of my street teamers |
| Prior Job 2 | Sales person | 5 months | 55000 | Helped to establish a client based company |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.4 | Syracuse | Communications |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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