Career Service Specialist
(Female, Age 38) from Independence, MO
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Career Service Specialist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 55 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Independence, MO |
| 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.
We are located in 38 states with over 128 campuse. It is a progressive technical university that focuses on technical skills form the get go. Its an advancedpogram that allows studnets of all ages to learn and gain technical fast in todays knowledge arena.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Coach students and graduates on resume writing soft people skills and network with employers in the community to help find placement for our graduates
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
One week vacation,sick pay, holiday pay, Cigna Health Insurance and 401K
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.
Yes I work one on one with students and employers and I love it
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 part of the building that has no windows but huge open area that allows for everyone to come and go as they please. We are ll in an open envirnment
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 7
Benefits: 8
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 6
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Internet
What was the application process?
Submit resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had to have 3 interviews and a individual interview with teh Direcector of the school
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
my behavorial interview questions
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
no I did not get the proper training and had to learn as I went
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
No training
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
research the company nad how the company oerates to understand the education department
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
open social skills and minimul computer skills, networking abiyt and previous recruiting skills
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?
To take your time and really learn how the educational field works
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes
What are your current career goals?
advance in the educationl industry
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Operations Manager | 2 1/2 yrs | 58000 | Ran office and two onsite locations |
| Prior Job 2 | Onsite recruiter | 3 yrs | 41000 | resumes interviewing hiring |
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