Sales Associate
(Female, Age 30) from sault ste marie, MI
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Sales Associate |
|---|---|
| Salary | $15,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 32 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | sault ste marie, MI |
| Years Experience | 9 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.
I work for mass retailers with chains around the world, my store has 250 assoicates
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
price changes, pricing, stocking shelves inventory, cashier customer service
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
medical
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, I like working with the public unless they become obxious!! I have great customer service skills
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.
I work on the salesfloor we can be around people though it is sometimes easier to be alone in order to get your work donw without disruptions
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 8
Benefits: 7
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 5
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 1
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 2
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
referral
What was the application process?
paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, 2 interviews personel manager indiviual
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.
no I was thrown in and sort of found my way to do things , they showed me how to run the cash, but certain policies and wtc. wre not addressed
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
no training
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I took certain classes in high school to prepare
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?
to get used to working long hours and to make the best out of certain situations and most love working with the public
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills to deal with customer service , organization to get your work done in a timely matter
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?
to do your best and help out at much as possible, go to dif. stores to prove you want to wrk with this company
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, i like to work with the community
What are your current career goals?
to work in retail and with people
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
n/a
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
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