Sales Associate Job Profile: Male, age 25, from Mandeville, LA (ID# 4140)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Sales
What is your job title?

Sales Associate
Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for (size and general description of what type of organization it is)

Large company that sells sunglasses
How long have you been employed in this position?

4 years
How many hours do you work a week on average?

35
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

35
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

sell and market sunglasses
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

40000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

40000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

none
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

under paid

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

Yes, I like it interacting with other. It helps me develop my interpersonal skills
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes
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

An office. It is very cramped.
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 1 Income
- 4 Work Environment - co-workers
- 3 Work Environment - supervisors
- 2 Benefits
- 8 Hours
- 5 Level of responsibility
- 6 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 7 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

I would recommend fining one with more upward mobility.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

I believe it helps people hone social and organizations skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

No, not at all.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

I would recommend looking for a reputable company.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

internet job search
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

resume submission, manager interview, phone screening, drug test, regional manager interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

Yes. It was a field test where they saw how I interacted with potential customers.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

What are your goals. What are your strengths and weaknesses.
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

No
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

I planned on working at a law firm. Couldn't find an opening.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

I was trained in technical knowledge about the products.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

Yes, because technical knowledge and a work ethic are all it takes.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

No, because it wasn't relevant to this position.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

It is an on-your-feet, easy job that allows free time.
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

The most fulfilling is making commission. The least fulfilling is it get boring.
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

No, it is just a place-holder job. I plan to move on to a better position once I have more experience.
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

I would like to be a lawyer eventually.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?