Photographer
(Female, Age 38) from Severn, MD
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Photographer |
|---|---|
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Severn, MD |
| Years Experience | 6 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.
I work at Epiphany Photography studio.I am a photographer
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I photograph people,places things. I specialize i wedding and realty photography
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
I make my own hours
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
I am happy
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes…and I love working around others.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
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.
I wor on and off location and it is the way I always want to work
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: 6
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 9
Job Title: 5
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I studied for it and created my opening
What was the application process?
I didn’t apply.I created my own business
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
No
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.
I don’t have an employer
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
There is ALWAYS training in my field ….photography is constantly upgrading
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
a little bit…I have to learn the basics
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?
study and stay with it.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
just study…photography is not as easy as some people think it is.
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?
I already answered this question ..it’s redundant
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
You asked this question before too.I don’t like repeating myself,which is why I work for myself
What are your current career goals?
Be the best photographer I can be
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
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