Owner/Manager
(Male, Age 31) from denver, CO
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Owner/Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $40,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | denver, CO |
| 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.
computer repair, integration services
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
repair computers
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?
yes
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes,
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
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.
home
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 4
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
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 | open business |
| 8am to 9am | repair |
| 9am to 10am | repair |
| 10am to 11am | repair |
| 11am to 12pm | lunch |
| 12pm to 1pm | repair |
| 1pm to 2pm | repair |
| 2pm to 3pm | repair |
| 3pm to 4pm | close at 4 |
| 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?
opened it in 2005
What was the application process?
got a bank loan
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no, i went into business with a partner
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
none
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, i own the business
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes, bachelors degree in computer integration
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, i don’t think i would have opened it without the education
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?
save enough money to start your own business
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
computer repair, integration repair
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?
take some basic computer repair classes
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, I went to school to learn computer repair and i own my own business now
What are your current career goals?
move my business from my home to a business type place
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
i love what i do
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | i.t. manager | 5 years | 28000 | manage the i.t. department for the hospital |
| Prior Job 2 | owner | 6 years | 40000 | owner of Ziegler I.T. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.7
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.8 | metro state college of denver | computer repair |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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