Information Technology Consultant
(Female, Age 23) from ALBANY, OR
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Information Technology Consultant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | ALBANY, OR |
| 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.
Academic, 500+ employees
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Code
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.
yes, i like, like to work with 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.
office/lab
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 3
Benefits: 5
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 1
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
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 | I drive to work. It’s 15 miles away from my house. |
| 8am to 9am | Answer emails. Answer phone calls. Have meeting with boss. Have meeting with supervisor. |
| 9am to 10am | Code on current project. Collaborate with fellow workers. |
| 10am to 11am | Code on current project. Collaborate with fellow workers. Help people with Qwizdom. |
| 11am to 12pm | Code on current project. Collaborate with fellow workers. Give qwizdom workshop. |
| 12pm to 1pm | Code on current project. Collaborate with fellow workers. Write up documentation on qwizdom worksho. |
| 1pm to 2pm | Code on current project. Collaborate with fellow workers. Attend any meetings scheduled. |
| 2pm to 3pm | Meetings with team. |
| 3pm to 4pm | Phone conference with Qwizdom corporate. |
| 4pm to 5pm | Go home. 15 mile commute. |
| 5pm to 6pm | Not at work //at home |
| 6pm to 7pm | Not at work //at home |
| 7pm to 8pm | Not at work //at home |
| 8pm to 9pm | Not at work //at home |
| 9pm to 10pm | Not at work //at home |
| 10pm to 11pm | Not at work //at home |
| 11pm to 12am | Not at work //at home |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
internet
What was the application process?
resume electronically
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, 2 hours of questioning by boss + proj manager
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What are your weaknesses
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
No, because it was in a different field.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
no
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, lots of project based experience in college.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes, i liked the environment
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go to college and get a masters in CS.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
lots of coding and background in the field
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?
Listen well and heed advice. STudy on your own time
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
YEs, great experience
What are your current career goals?
Gain experience
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 | Intern | 1 year | 30000 | CS intern |
| Prior Job 2 | Programmer | 3 years | 45000 | Programmer |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.89
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.5016 | Carroll College | BA in Computer Science, Spanish and Mathematics |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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