Sales Associate
(Female, Age 23) from Tallahassee, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Sales Associate |
|---|---|
| Salary | $10,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 25 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Tallahassee, NY |
| 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.
I work for an independently owned toy store.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I help customers check out at the register, balance the days receipts, answer phones, and open and close.
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?
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 deal with customers frequently throughout the day. I enjoy it because I like meeting new 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.
I work in a shopping mall.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 0
Benefits: 1
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 5
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 8
The Actual Work: 6
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
A friend of mine referred me
What was the application process?
Submitted my resume in person
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, the manager asked me questions about why I would be well suited to the job. I had one interview.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Can you work holidays?
Do you have any experience working in a retail environment?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, it was plenty of time to learn what I needed to know.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
I trained with another employee for a week or so. They showed me how to preform all the duties necessary.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Not really, it is pretty simple tasks I am required to do.
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?
Apply to different toy stores in the area they live.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Outgoing personality because you deal with a lot of people on a daily basis.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
No
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Work on their people skills.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No, it is just a job, not a career.
What are your current career goals?
To get my Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Risk Management.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
None
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prior Job 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.4
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3 | Tallahassee Community College | A.A. Degree |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
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