Staffing Supervisor/Branch Manager
(Female, Age 35) from Hot Springs, AR
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Staffing Supervisor/Branch Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Hot Springs, AR |
| 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.
We have 5 locations in Arkansas. We are a staffing company that speacilizes in staffing for Industrial and Clerical positions. We have about 50 internal employees. And staff several large manufacturing companies
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
payroll, data entry, customer service, sales, marketing, all general clerical. Interview, hire, terminate, employees.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
104 hours vacation/PTO, Health and dental ins,
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
WELL
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 several different people. All ages. We are a very diverse company. I like this because i meet a lot of people and i feel i am helping them find work and this makes me feel good. This keeps the job from becoming repetitous
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. like working alone. like to travel to other local manufacturing companies where we staff onsite
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: 2
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 2
Job Title: 4
Level of Responsibility: 1
The Actual Work: 2
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 | Coomute to meeting out of town |
| 8am to 9am | meeting to discuss any issues- there were 3 Staffing Supervisors there and one person from our corporate office.this meeting was from 9am to 12pm |
| 9am to 10am | discussion: Workmans comp, PTO, Insurance, Processes, Interviewing, |
| 10am to 11am | |
| 11am to 12pm | |
| 12pm to 1pm | Had lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | Interviewed 10 applicants. had applicant take a test, watch safety videos, and complete all paperwork |
| 2pm to 3pm | Checked references on said applicants for all previous work |
| 3pm to 4pm | Entered applicant information into system. filed folders and applications |
| 4pm to 5pm | made weekly calls to current and potential clients to ask if any had need for staff. documented all calls made. cleaned office bathroom, kitchen, lobby and vaccuumed. |
| 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?
newspaper
What was the application process?
submit resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, I completed an application and was interviewed twice. First interview was with an assistant manager, 2nd interview was with the manager
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
can not remember
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?
I have continued training throughout my 5 yrs here. I did not require training to start the position. Only clerical skills were needed
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
no
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?
apply at any local staffing agency and possibly work some clerical short term assignments to show their skill level. Let the staffing company know they are interested in working for them
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Good customer service skills, able to manage employees, get along well with others. Have patience and an open mind. Be willing to go above and beond for each individual
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
training
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be patient but also ask a lot of questions. alsways take notes. you must be willing to help people get work and you have to be open minded to all types of personalities
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, i like my job and feel i am dedicated. the company is a great company
What are your current career goals?
to be certified as a staffing speacilist
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
it is is different everyday. This is why I like it
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Staffing Assistant | 1yr | 8.00 per hr | data entry, answer phones, interview applicants |
| Prior Job 2 | receptionist | 4 yrs | 8-10 per hr | answer phones, invoice, payroll |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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