Business Manager
(Female, Age 40) from Scituate, MA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Business Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $55,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Scituate, MA |
| Years Experience | 8 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.
small c-corp providing technical support by contract to large financial companies
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
girl of all trades…accounting, HR, invoices, financial reporting to CFO, Office Manager etc
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
sep-ira, 3 weeks vacation, sick pay, HMO w/copay
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
doing ok
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Generally maintain client & worker contact through phone & internet. Wish company was larger for more interaction face to face
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.
Home office…good & bad….miss coworkers
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: 7
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 1
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 | |
| 8am to 9am | login to computer and check emails. Respond as necessary. check telephone messages…respond as necessary. |
| 9am to 10am | continue as 8-9am |
| 10am to 11am | coffee break 1/2 hour. start checking time sheets & job requests to be filled. |
| 11am to 12pm | Update employee hours by job & time. Prepare invoices. |
| 12pm to 1pm | check incoming mail & prepare responses as necessary. Finish earlier correspondence to be mailed on lunch break |
| 1pm to 2pm | lunch. quick trip to post office.. |
| 2pm to 3pm | 2:30 back from lunch & post office. check email again to clear up remaining morning business & correspondences. |
| 3pm to 4pm | verify invoices sent & prepare bank deposits. Organize paperwork for tomorrow morning. Update quickbooks with business activites. |
| 4pm to 5pm | continue as above. 4:30 done for the day. |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 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?
referral from coworker previous job
What was the application process?
resume & phone calls…interview & background check
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes. 2 interviews. one with business owner, second with some employees & owner.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
can’t remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes. gave a braod overview of the posisition, but it has grown & expanded to include new duties as time has gone by. key was flex time as far as work hours
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
none offered at this company. I did take every training opportunity in other jobs to get as much software training as possible along with advanced excel online training through the prior company
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes. business administration and entreuprenurial classes prepared me to handle a variety of challenges that i see every day.
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?
college. accounting classes & degree. be very organized
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
great organizational skills, able to work independantly. good computer skills especially accounting software. good time management skills…so days there is a lot of juggling to get things done. be flexible & able to drop something in the middle to deal with a crisis
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
minimum associates business degree with 4-5 years general office experience
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
look for a middle to large company with room for growth
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
just a stepping stone to acquire enough business savy to own my own business in the future
What are your current career goals?
own my own company & be aware of all the positions involved so I can truly understand the business & not rely on others to run it for me.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
small businesses can be very flexible & rewarding, but a mid to large size company may offer a better career path for someone younger
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Staff Accountant | 2yrs | 40000 | Staff accountant & HR for start up biotech. |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.98 | quincy | business |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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