Retail Associate
(Female, Age 41) from woodstock, AL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Retail Associate |
|---|---|
| Salary | $9,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | woodstock, AL |
| Years Experience | 1.5 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.
retail
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
cashier /stocker
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
na
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 it does involve work with others. I like everything about it.
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.
n a store at the front and some stocking in the back.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 4
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 6
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 8
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I was a walk in that just applied there hoping they needed help.
What was the application process?
It was only a paper application process at the time.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes I had a interview and it was the only one I went to. The manager did the interview for just myself not a group.I was asked some questions and my application was viewed.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
NA
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes I do because I had training for the first three days I was there with someone else showing me what to do.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes I had hands on training for the first three days I was there. Another co-worker would show me the methods of the register and how to stock also.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes because I had great conduct, high grades and great attendance too.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
NA
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would tell them to apply with similar retail experience like I did and have a good attitude.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They should have social skills,customer service skills and organizational skills to work with other people to be efficient.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
No I do not. think I need a certain level of education but I do need training to know how to respond to situations .
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I would tell them to have a good attitude and be confident in themselves.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No it is not a part of my plan. I want to move on to a better plan later on when I can take some school courses and finish.
What are your current career goals?
Just learning all I can to apply to any future career later.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No it is not.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | cashier/stocker | 18 months | 7.5 | Handling customer transactions and some stocking on aisles. |
| Prior Job 2 | retail | 23 months | 7.85 | I handled customer transactions daily and balanced a cash drawer before leaving. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:87
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
85 | PCDI | Computer Course Certificate |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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