Eco-Consultant
(Female, Age 32) from VENICE, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Eco-Consultant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $105,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 60 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | VENICE, 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.
we provide supplies and services to commercial and residential customers who are deeply commited to reducing their carbon foot print by creating a safe environment for employees, customers and family.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
marketing and advertising
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
health insurance, 401k
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well
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 do work with others and it is a position I like very much
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.
live work loft, Love the conveince
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: 7
Hours: 8
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 2
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 6
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 | My day starts at 6am. I drop my daughter at day care. I am the first to arrive and I make coffee for the early work crew. The crew arrives and I hand out the days work assignments and assign crew chiefs. |
| 8am to 9am | I have a weekly meeting with the sale crew to strategize on getting new clients and keeping old clients in the current economic downturn. |
| 9am to 10am | lunch |
| 10am to 11am | I have a meeting with a residential customer who has built a green home and would like to hire a company that specializes in green maintenance. I go over what we specialise in and our price structure. We get the contract. |
| 11am to 12pm | I have a meeting with a commercial client who is intent on leaving his green footprint. I give my best sales pitch and I am told they would let me know tomorrow whether they would be going with my company or someone else. They were seeing other companies. |
| 12pm to 1pm | I return to the office and return phone calls. i also take a half hour coffee break. |
| 1pm to 2pm | The green crew start trickling back to the office and I start logging in supplies and giving the available work assignments for the next day. i return some more calls |
| 2pm to 3pm | I leave to pick up my daughter from day care!! |
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| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I had a light buld moment while watching a show on toxic free cleaners
What was the application process?
na
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
na
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
na
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, through reseach
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes-on the job
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?
na
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
research and education
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Imagination, concern for the environment, forward thinking
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes -some experince
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
love what you do
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no. i wanted to be a stay at home mom
What are your current career goals?
to help as many people I can become chemical free at work and home
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
na
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | eco-consultant | 4 | 92000 | sales and marketing |
| Prior Job 2 | organiclean | 5 | 50000 | sales, marketing. hr |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3 | rutgers | business |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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