Administrative Assistant
(Female, Age 37) from Ridgewood, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Administrative Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $65,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Ridgewood, NY |
| Years Experience | 10 years |
Career Ratings
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| Years in Career | 0 |
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| 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.
The firm that I work for is Michelle’s Magic. It is a mid size construction company that does all phases of residential and commercial construction.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I answer the phone and direct the caller to who ever they ask to speak to. I file, fax, type, and do anything else that is necessary.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
I have health which includes dental, vision and prescription benefits. I also have a 401K plan.
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
I feel I am 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.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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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 | I eat breakfast at 7am and I leave my house around 745am to drop my child at school and go to work. |
| 8am to 9am | I arrive at work at 845am, I turn off the alarm, hang up my coat and turn on my computer to start work at 9am |
| 9am to 10am | I am very busy answer phones at this time. That is usually all I do as it is very hectic. |
| 10am to 11am | Here the phones will ring less, and I have time to type letters, file, fax and whatever else has to be done. |
| 11am to 12pm | At 11am I usually check to see if any office supplies are needed and order them. At 12pm I go to lunch |
| 12pm to 1pm | At 12pm I go to lunch and come back at 1pm so I turn on the answering service to take my calls. |
| 1pm to 2pm | At 1pm I work on any letters or forms that will be needed the next day and as usual stay connected to the Internet. |
| 2pm to 3pm | At this time I check for any faxes that may have come in. |
| 3pm to 4pm | I respond to any faxes and still answer phones. |
| 4pm to 5pm | Again answering phones and closing time is 5pm. So at 445pm I start to turn the computers off and put the answering service on and then set the alarm and leave. |
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| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
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