What type of job are you looking for?
anything that's not banking right now!
What nationality are you?
American
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
up state NY, currently in Albany but willing to move
What countries have you worked in?
no other countries but I used to live in Texas and Arizona
What field do you currently work in?
Bank Clerk
What fields have you worked in before?
Retail- I was a shop assistant and later a store manager
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
I think skills and experience are really important, sitting in a classroom doesn't teach you how to deal with the situations that come up in a work environment
Describe the benefits of working with others
You get to share the work load
Describe the benefits of working alone
You get to choose how to do things
What was your worst working experience?
At the moment its a really horrible time to work in a bank. Everything is so uncertain, people are angry and worried and a lot of the time they blame you just because you work there!
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
To always stay calm, even if you feel you deserve to be angry, because yelling at someone will never get you anywhere
What unique skills do you have?
I have a lot of experience working with money and I am very trustworthy
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Working at a tropical resort!
What is the best way to look for a new job?
I check the newspapers every week, I look online and generally I just keep a look out for any vacancy signs or jobs that people are talking about