Network Engineer
(Male, Age 25) from sterling heights, MI
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Network Engineer |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 50 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | sterling heights, MI |
| Years Experience | 6 months |
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.
Firm has multiple clients in medical field. We provide software solutions as well as hardware for the computer networks
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
server up keep , computer networking, resolve issues clients may have with software/hardware
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
medical, dential
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
somewhat
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 others all day long, be it my boss or office manager or doctors when I am onsite working. I do like the interaction with others but it does get to me sometimes
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 get a desk at the office and am usually at a desk in a server room thats climate controlled
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: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 8
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 | wake up |
| 8am to 9am | IP phone setup |
| 9am to 10am | IP phone setup |
| 10am to 11am | IP phone setup |
| 11am to 12pm | IP phone setup |
| 12pm to 1pm | lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | server maintance |
| 2pm to 3pm | setup dr. office |
| 3pm to 4pm | finsh dr. office |
| 4pm to 5pm | went home |
| 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?
My girlfriend got me this job, her office is a client at the firm I work for
What was the application process?
submitted resume, got an interview and was hired on the spot
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, It went over the technical skills I posses
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 knew what i was getting into when I was hired
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Just schooling, I received a engineering degree
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
somewhat, you will never learn in school the actual responsibilities of each firm
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?
Networking trough people….thats all
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Very computer savvy, have great people skills and most important to be patient with clients
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?
Listen to customers needs before you try to sell them something
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, I always wanted to work in IT
What are your current career goals?
Make money, get married, and be successful in life
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
nope.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | stock clerk | 9 years | 19000 | stock clerk |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:2.8
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.o | lawrence technological university | engineering technology |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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