Assistant
(Female, Age 20) from Rock Island, IL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Rock Island, IL |
| 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.
Small Capital Management firm.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Office admin
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
0
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.
Like, enjoy helping the firm. Paycheck is nice.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Office: like its location – easy to get too. Clean and friendly, nice atmosphere
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: 5
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 4
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 | Wake up and prepare for work |
| 8am to 9am | Commute to work |
| 9am to 10am | See what the tasks are for today |
| 10am to 11am | Work on the most urgent task |
| 11am to 12pm | Work on the most urgent task |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | Work on the most urgent task |
| 2pm to 3pm | Work on the most urgent task |
| 3pm to 4pm | See if any other work appeared during the day that needs attention |
| 4pm to 5pm | See if any other work appeared during the day that needs attention |
| 5pm to 6pm | Commute home |
| 6pm to 7pm | Dinner |
| 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?
Internet
What was the application process?
Submitted resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes it was a one on one interview. Ask about my background and why I wanted the job and what I can contribute
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
why I wanted the job and what I can contribute
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
No, was thrown into the deep end
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
No training was given
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, skills learn at University helped
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?
Go to school, look around make connections and apply online. Don’t take be scare of rejections
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Computer skills are essential
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Degree
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Do well at school, make connections and have a good resume. Look sharp and prepare for interviews.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I plan to work in this field
What are your current career goals?
To make money 🙂
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Manager | 2 | 15000 | Manage a daily staff of 5. Reported operations of store. Controlled inventory |
| Prior Job 2 | Assistant | 1 | 10000 | Customer service |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.7
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.8 | University | Economics |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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