Office Manager
(Female, Age 48) from Wolfeboro, NH
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Office Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Wolfeboro, NH |
| Years Experience | 4 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.
I work for a Construction Company in the office as the manager.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Billing…contacting clients who inquire about our services
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Medical…dental…life insurances
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
yes I do
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 witrh 2 other girls. I don’t mind as long as they pull thier weight.
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: 2
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 8
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 | |
| 8am to 9am | Office meeting at 8am. Things we need to take care of and people we need to contact on billing and contractors |
| 9am to 10am | Billing
Answering Phones and taking messages. |
| 10am to 11am | Meeting with a client on building a new addition to house. trying to fit them into the schedule for contrator to go and view site for estimate. That was a full hour. |
| 11am to 12pm | Helping employee fill accident report and filling it with the state |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch…1 hour |
| 1pm to 2pm | Aswering my messages.
Out at 2pm today |
| 2pm to 3pm | |
| 3pm to 4pm | |
| 4pm to 5pm | |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Referral
What was the application process?
application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Just a small interview. He had already got word from one of his friends on my skills
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Asked about my skills
what hours I was available
….and “When can you start?”
It basicly was the eaiest interview I had ever held.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes and no. I felt it could of gone into more depth. Luckly I pick up fast.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Just being shown thier billing system, new hires…ect..
Once I was their for a bit how they wanted me to deal with clients good or bad.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Not really. Most of what I learn I did so in different jobs I held
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?
Secretary first they take a job with more responibilities little by little
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Good organizational skills
Typing Skills
Authoritive skills (social)
Computer 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?
Make sure this is what you want, because as manager everyone will come to you with problems wether it be work or personal
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes it is. Seeing I have back problems it is very flexable for me.
What are your current career goals?
Actually just keeping this office together
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 | Secretary | 13 years | 29000 | Billing
Inquiries Families needs |
| Prior Job 2 | Admitting desk | 6 years | 20000 | Admitting patients |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.85
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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