Dispatch
(Female, Age 28) from st. paul, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Dispatch |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | st. paul, NY |
| Years Experience | 3.5 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.
telecommunications company, sales of large volume phone systems
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
scheduling
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
2 weeks vacation, full health and dental
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 enjoy working with all types.
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
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: 4
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 2
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
resume and application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
3 interviews, interviews with president, supervisor, and tech team
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, trained for one week.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes, short amount for company specific scheduling/client program
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
no, generals is not very helpful in the real world
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?
experience
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
organization, social It requires a high amount of organization to coordinate contractors and technicians.
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?
stay on top of things and keep a level head
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no. going back to school
What are your current career goals?
moving into the medical field
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 | dispatch | 3.5 | 30000 | scheduling |
| Prior Job 2 | instructor | 2 | 52000 | instructor for advanced students |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.78
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
4 | scientific college | n/a |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |