Administrative Assistant
(Female, Age 35) from Poughquag, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Administrative Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $25,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Poughquag, NY |
| Years Experience | 3 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.
The company that I work for is a construction company. They specialize in Framing, Roofing, Siding, and all other aspects of construction. There are about 11 employees including me.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I make the schedules as to where the crews are going for the day. I do the billing, letters to clients and making appointments.
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 work with others. I enjoy being around other people.
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.
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: 8
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 6
Level of Responsibility: 2
The Actual Work: 3
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes. I only had 1 interview. I was interviewed by 1 person. My boss asked me questions about my experience. My boss also wanted to know if I knew anything about construction.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I don’t remember.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. He explained how the company does things in the computers.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes. My husband is in Construction and I went to college for 2 years and took classes in this field.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. I learned alot in college about this position.
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?
I would recommend having experience. If you get a job like mine and can’t do it it is just a waste of time for your employer and you. You can take classes at your local colleges to learn the new computer programs that are out there.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They need to have very good organization skills. There are alot of different things that I do. It can get very confusing sometimes when you can’t find what you are looking for.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You should take classes at the local colleges like typing, excel, powerpoint, word. Take some business classes. I did.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Don’t get stressed. Take your time when you are working on a job because if you screw up it hurts everyone else and you have to take time to start over.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Assistant | 5 | 21500 | |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.5 | Dutchess Community College | Business |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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