Internet Help Desk Tech
(Female, Age 32) from colorado springs, CO
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Internet Help Desk Tech |
|---|---|
| Salary | $17,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | colorado springs, CO |
| Years Experience | 9 months |
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.
I work for Centurylink, a telecommunications company that provides internet and phone services
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I help customers troubleshoot and repair their internet connections, email issues, and I also report outages, and dispatches for on location repairs.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
1 week vacation
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
I wish I were paid more hrly
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes I have co workers, I don;t mind working with others, and I love my 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.
Home office, I work from home, and I really enjoy 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: 2
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 4
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Online search
What was the application process?
submitted resume and an online application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I interviewed over the phone, they asked my knowledge about the needed job skills, availability, and what kind of services I get through my cable company
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
available schedules
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I got to week paid training
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
I grew up around computers and using the internet, so I guess I came with the knowledge that I needed for my job.
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?
No
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Call the job recruitment center
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Got computer and os skills as well as Internet knowledge
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
High School Graduate
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You have to be really good with people
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
I don’t know at this moment
What are your current career goals?
I want to do something in computers
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
this is a great job and it has many opportunities in advancement if you can handle it.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | IT | 9 | 8.5 | Internet Help Desk Tech, TS customers pc/internet/email connections |
| Prior Job 2 | Front Desk | 8 months | 8.5 | I work the grave yard shift for the front desk counter, checking in/out guests, preparing audit/daily sales reports |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:2.4
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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