Director
(Female, Age 45) from Warrenton, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Director |
|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Warrenton, 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.
An online training course that accesses and teaches an individuals skill lvel in B to B Marketing
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Work with a team to develop test content and also marketing to potential customers of the product
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
two weeks vacation
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes, while there are decision makers, we all have a lot of input
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.
home
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: 3
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 5
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I networked through people I know
What was the application process?
resume, interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, after accessing my skill level they wanted to know how enthusiastic I was at working for the company and to get a sense that I would do a good job.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What do you think your job would entail?
What experience do you have that would contribute to our organization?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, training is a high priority here.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, I had to take the online training course myself
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Somewhat, but alot of what I learned in school was theoretical not practical knowledge.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes, definately
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
develop their skills so they can compete in the marketplace
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
become as knowledgeable as they can, an learn about the company they want to work for so when they apply they can tell the management what they can contribute as an employee
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes, at least a BA
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Work hard and always stay on top of the work you are responsible for. Always try to improve, and always keep learning
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I hope it will lead to becoming an independent entrepreneur one day.
What are your current career goals?
To keep learning and progressing in my career, and to have my own company one day.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
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