Interviewing: Rod Senior By: Matthew Senior & Quinton Collins

1. Q: What is your current occupation? When did you start this job? A: I am a banker, I started this job in 1992.

2. Q: Has your work taken you to other places? Where? A: Yes, I have worked in Anguilla (British West Indies) and the Turks and Caicos Islands (Western Caribbean)

3. Q: What did you do for your post secondary? How long did it take? A: I received a double major in economics and economic geography, and a minor in business. This took me 6 years to complete.

4. Q: What benefits does you job give you? A: Personal obligation/family days, sick days, vacation days, short and long term disability, pension, share ownership plan, health, dental, life, and travel insurance, and family coverage.

5. Q: Are you happy with your salary? Why or why not? A: You always want more! However I feel my salary is fair.

6. Q: Would you work this job until retirement? Why? A: I would, I get great satisfaction from helping families achieve their financial dreams.

7. Q: Would you rather work alone or with a team? Why? A: I prefer working with a team because more can be accomplished.

8. Q: What’s more important- money or job satisfaction? A: Job satisfaction because you could ascend in your job and make more, and it helps with family life.

9. Q: What is your favorite part of your work? A: When you know you helped somebody reach their goal, it is very satisfying.

10. Q: How are people in this occupation paid? A: People are paid with a salary with some annual bonuses.

11. Q: Are promotions possible at your work and what is the procedure? A: Promotions are available. The procedure is first within the branch, then online, and then an application process.

12. Q: If you could change anything about your career what would it b and why? A: I would have pursued a masters, which would have led to better career enhancement opportunities.

13. Q: What influenced you on your job choices? A: Friends/colleagues that worked in the industry.

14. Q: What skills do you most often use? A: I use communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as investment knowledge.

15. Q: What was your first job? How did it influence you? A: I worked at a hardware store at 16. It helped me with interpersonal skills.

16. Q: What are the hours/work week of your job? A: “Officially” 8:30 a.m-5:00 p.m, Monday-Friday.

17. Q: What are your future plans? A: To be a top level branch manager.

18. Q: Which of your high school courses prepared you for your work? A: Math and English.

19. Q: If you could choose another job what would it be and why? A: I would wish to be a fighter pilot because of the exhilaration.

20. Q: What are some interview tips you can share? A: To listen, show attention, and ask questions that provoke thought.

Thanks For Listening!