Office Manager
(Female, Age 42) from ennis, TX
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Office Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $15,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | ennis, TX |
| 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.
single owner plumbing co. with 5 employees
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
invoices, recordkeeping, and payroll, filing and any advertising etc
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
work any hours
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
it is fine
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
most of it is solo work but there is some interaction with the workers and some with the customers
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.
at home ,home office -love working in sweats and taking breaks whenever you want- I can even work at 2 am if I choose
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 3
Benefits: 6
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 8
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 1
A day in the life of…
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Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
it is for my husbands co
What was the application process?
none
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?
not appl.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
we worked together at the start to create a system
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
nothing more than learning the basics of the invoices themselves and the rest was learn as you go
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
I was in business courses in high school and held several sales positions prior to ths job all of which helped
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?
not sure my job exists at other companies- it is self created
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
basic bookkeeping and filing, good phone skills and orginization
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
not really
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be flexible and dont expect to get rich
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no I still plan to go to school as soon as possible and this is just to help with family busin.
What are your current career goals?
none in this field I will be going to college when my children are older
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | salesperson-shift manag | 15yrs | 20000 | waitress cashier and shift manager/trainer |
| Prior Job 2 | teacher | 5 | 15000 | instructor- and handled bookkeeping as well |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.6
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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