Career 2201 interview BY: HARRISON POWER
Q: What is your title? A: T1 BENEFITS AND ASSESSMENTS AGENT
Q:When do you hope to retire? A: 2024
Q: 3 things you like about your job? A: 1.HELPING PEOPLE 2. DIVERSITY OF JOB 3. CO- WORKERS
Q: Something you dislike about your job? Q: POLITICS/ STRICT REGULATIONS ( RED TAPE)
Who many hours per week do you work? A: 37.5 HOURS
Q: How has your role in your job changed over the years ? A: GAINED MORE DECISION MAKING POWER GAINED INPUT ON DECISIONS WITH HEAD QUARTERS
Q: What post secondary did your job require? A: COLLEGE DIPLOMA DIPLOMA IN BUISNESS
Q: Do you ever have concerns about your pension? A: NO, BECAUSE I WORK WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SO THERE ARE NO DOUBTS ABOUT MY PENSION.
Q: Do you ever regret choosing this career? A: NO, IT CONTINUES TO BE INTERESTING AND I GET TO USE MY SKILLS THAT I ENJOY USING.
Q: Did your job ever require/allow you to travel? YES, WENT TO OTTAWA FOR A WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE.
Q: How long have you been in your current position? A: YEAR AND A HALF SINCE LAST PROMOTION
Q: Is there opportunities for promotions available? A: YES, IF YOU APPLY YOURSELF.
Q: How long did it take to find A permanent job after post secondary? A: 12 YEARS
What benefits do you get from your job? A: TOP OF THE LINE MEDICAL, DENTAL,PENSION, SICK DAYS, FAMILY DAYS.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting in your feild? A: APPLY FOR EVERY POSITION AVAILABLE, LISTEN TO YOUR SUPERVISOR.
Q: Is there a lot of confidentiality associated with your job? YES, DEALING WITH PEOPLE’S PERSONAL INFORMATION ( FINANCIAL, FAMILY SITUATION,)
Q: How does your job work with your lifestyle/value? A: YES THERE IS PLENTY OF FLEXIBILITY WITH MY JOB, ALLOWING ME TO LIVE THE LIFE I WANT TO LIVE,
Q: How long is your commute? A: 20 MINUTES
Q: What other career options did you consider? A: RETAIL DUE TO COLLEGE EDUCATION IN MARKETING AND BUSINESS.
Q: What is your work environment like? A: FAST PACED - CAN BE STRESSFUL BUT OVERALL ENJOYABLE DUE TO CO-WORKERS