CPA
(Male, Age 34) from Chicago, IL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | CPA |
|---|---|
| Salary | $125,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 50 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| 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.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Wide ranging, mainly accounting duties
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Christmas bonus
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
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 everyday and DO enjoy 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.
OFFICE, TRAVEL
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: 6
Hours: 8
Co-Workers: 5
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 3
Level of Responsibility: 2
The Actual Work: 7
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
started at the bottom (friend)
What was the application process?
resume, interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
two interviews, drug testing,
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
the basics- what can you do for this company- what can you bring
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
not really
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
college (courses)- training on the job
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
absolutly, i took the required course to become a CPA
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?
study hard in college and get lucky
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
math, patience, communication
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?
be professional, hard working, and willing to go extra mile
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes- I like it
What are your current career goals?
be the boos!!!!
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.5
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3 | St. Johns | ECONOMICS |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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