Server Job Profile: Female, age 24, from Ypsilanti, NY (ID# 4916)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Restaurants
What is your job title?

Server
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)

California Pizza Kitchen is a family restaurant chain with locations throughout the world that specializes in unique pizzas.
How long have you been employed in this position?

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

17-25
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

17-25
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I wait tables. I provide all of the guests needs including food and drinks, and I also take care of the payment.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

20107
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

15500
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?

Well

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

I love the people I work with. Almost everyone is a team player and they make the work environment fun.
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 in the restaurant, and I like that it is very easy to keep busy with work. It can be rough not being able to sit down for several hours though.
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 1 Income
- 2 Work Environment - co-workers
- 5 Work Environment - supervisors
- 3 Benefits
- 4 Hours
- 6 Level of responsibility
- 7 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
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)
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)
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.)
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?
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)

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
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?
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.)
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?