Bookkeeper
(Female, Age 33) from Weaverville, NC
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Bookkeeper |
|---|---|
| Salary | $23,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 45 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Weaverville, NC |
| 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 a small family owned business. It has been in business for over 20 years and employs approx. 10 people.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Answer phone, handle customer inquiries, take money, payroll.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
2 weeks vacation yearly
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.
I work with my coworkers and different customers daily. I enjoy my coworkers and the customers I have.
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. It is separate from the main work area and is private and quiet.
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: 2
Supervisors: 1
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?
Referral
What was the application process?
Paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I did not have a formal interview since I knew the family that owned the business.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
N/A
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. I was taught on the job everything I needed to know to do my job effectively.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
On the job training from the other office worker.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. I had basic math and bookkeeping skills.
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?
I’m not really sure. I got lucky since I knew the family that owns the business I work for.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
You are always going to need good social skills, basic math and reasoning skills. You must be able to work under pressure and be able to troubleshoot.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Basic math and bookkeeping
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
It is better to be over prepared than under. Get as much training and schooling that you can.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No. I had planned to be in a more “high profile” type of job.
What are your current career goals?
Current career goals are to someday own my own business.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I think anyone can complain about anything. I think that at least 50 perent of your job is your attitude towards it.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Toddler Teacher | 5 Yrs. | 13000 | Taking care of toddlers. Feeding, teaching, playing, changing, basic care. |
| Prior Job 2 | 2yr teacher | 3 years | 15000 | Basic care of 2 yr olds. Teaching, feeding, playing, changing, etc. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College | Misc. classes | |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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