Sales
(Female, Age 26) from carteret, NJ
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Sales |
|---|---|
| Salary | $15,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 25 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | carteret, NJ |
| Years Experience | 7 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.
auto recyclers, towing, car donation
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
sales, a/p & a/r
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
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.
yes, and i do not mind it.
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.
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: 5
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 4
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 | get to work, pay bills, take sales calls |
| 8am to 9am | sales calls |
| 9am to 10am | sales calls |
| 10am to 11am | sales calls |
| 11am to 12pm | sales calls |
| 12pm to 1pm | sales calls |
| 1pm to 2pm | sales calls |
| 2pm to 3pm | sales calls |
| 3pm to 4pm | sales calls |
| 4pm to 5pm | sales calls |
| 5pm to 6pm | no work |
| 6pm to 7pm | no work |
| 7pm to 8pm | no work |
| 8pm to 9pm | no work |
| 9pm to 10pm | no work |
| 10pm to 11pm | no work |
| 11pm to 12am | no work |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
family member found it for me
What was the application process?
nothing i was hired on the spot, friend of the family
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, i just met with the owner, talked to him about my backround, experience and my skills!
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
i can’t remember…was a long time ago!
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
no
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?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
monster.com and post a resume
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
good people skills, the ability to work well with others, friendly and attentive
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
to some extent
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
have patience, be prepared for stress, know how to multi-task
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no, I plan to find a position where I can advance in pay, benefits and title!
What are your current career goals?
to become an elementary school math teacher AND accounting on the side, or in my free time!
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:n/a
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
4 | AIU | ACCOUNTING/FINANCE BACHELOR’S DEGREE |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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