Senior Engineer
(Male, Age 44) from irvine, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Senior Engineer |
|---|---|
| Salary | $165,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | irvine, CA |
| Years Experience | 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.
500 employees, robotics manufaturer
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Design and develop software
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
dental, vision, health, stock options, 401K, flexplan, vacation, etc
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 like the team work
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 and engineering lab
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: 7
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 6
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
referral
What was the application process?
submitted resume and paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, the group interview, individual interview and VP of Engineering
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Aptitude tests and program skills
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
No
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Graduate school
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?
No
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Learn and have the education
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
programming skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
graduate school, master degrees and more than 10 years of working experience
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Majoring in EECS with minor in mechanical
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No
What are your current career goals?
Retire
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No
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