Analyst
(Female, Age 37) from albany, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Analyst |
|---|---|
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | albany, NY |
| Years Experience | 5 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.
IT consulting firm
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
provide quality assurance support and application technical assistance
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
vacation, sick personal, health, 401k
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.
yes, I have to provide internal and external customer service
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 and remotely [work from home]
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 3
Benefits: 5
Hours: 1
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
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 | technical help desk support |
| 8am to 9am | technical help desk support |
| 9am to 10am | technical help desk support |
| 10am to 11am | technical help desk support |
| 11am to 12pm | technical help desk support |
| 12pm to 1pm | technical help desk support |
| 1pm to 2pm | technical help desk support |
| 2pm to 3pm | technical help desk support |
| 3pm to 4pm | no work |
| 4pm to 5pm | no work |
| 5pm to 6pm | no work |
| 6pm to 7pm | no work |
| 7pm to 8pm | no work |
| 8pm to 9pm | no work |
| 9pm to 10pm | no work |
| 10pm to 11pm | no work |
| 11pm to 12am | no work |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
sourcing agency
What was the application process?
resume submittal
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, I had to interview with a panel
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
basic interview questions
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
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?
to have great analytical skills
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
organization, analytical, technical
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no- hands on experience is all you need–really and some technical expertise
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
get technical training
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no
What are your current career goals?
to be happy
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
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