Ceputy Circuit Clerk Job Profile: Female, age 59, from Westville, IL (ID# 859)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Law
What is your job title?

Ceputy Circuit Clerk
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)

Circuit Clerks office in the local court house
How long have you been employed in this position?

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

37
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

37
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

get files ready for judge, clerk in the court room, routine typing and a lot of filing.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

18000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

19000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

medical and some eye
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

under compensated

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

I work everyday with public and with attorneys. I really enjoy working with people
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 an office with 28 other women. It does get very stressful at times
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
- 5 Work Environment - supervisors
- 2 Benefits
- 3 Hours
- 6 Level of responsibility
- 8 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 if it the pay was better. This is very underpaid for the responsibility it entails.
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)

data entry, very good with public, organized, computer skills, telephone skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

high school graduate
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

to make sure they were properly dressed for an interview. No jeans, no holes in their clothes, no see thru tops, do not chew gum, show your tatoos or your piereced tongue

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

I found about it through a friend
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

paper application
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.)

interviewed once with four supervisors, it was a group interview with myself and the four supervisors
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

That I cannot remember
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 always wanted to be a secretary every since I was a little girl. I would play office when I was little.

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

Not really. A lot of the training is just on the job learning experiences.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

Somewhat, but going to court is very scary until you get used to it.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

I took computer classes when I lost a job, this helped me a lot. I am sure now that the computer skills are different that I know.
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?

People tell me I am overwhelmed with paperwork
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 pay is not good, the benefits are so so, but the hours are good and the holidays and personal days are very well.
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

I have a good retire plan and have 13 years in it now. This will allow me to retire shortly
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

I am going to retire at 60 years old. I will let someone young have a chance to work
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

Just that you need to be outgoing and not take your job home with you.