The Career Profile Project

Job Title and Job Description

Office Manager / Insurance Company

Supervise five clerks. Full charge in bookkeeping, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable plus all financial statements. Direct and supervise secretaries. Manage all Human Resource issues including payroll, hiring and termination decisions, etc. Best part is working on different tasks most of the time.

What are some related career opportunities and job titles in your company or in your career area?

What education or training did you have to prepare for this career?

I am currently earning an associate degree, and have three years experience in accounting and some supervising skills.

What education or training do you recommend for students today who want to enter this field?

Concentrate on Business Management classes. Learn about tax laws, employment regulations, etc. Requires detail in accounting. Must keep confidentiality with all employees.

When you were in high school, did you know that you would enter this field?

No, I never thought I would work in this field. A year ago I started with a business school, and found that I like this field.

Skills Profile

Skills Used	Rating (5=Most Important thru 1=Not Important)	Comments
Artistic
Athletic / Physical
Bilingual
Computer Technology
Coordination / Using Hands, Tools, and Equipment
Creative Thinking
Interpersonal		Internal relations with all employees
Investigative / Fact Finding
leadership and Supervising		Train and supervise office staff
Logical Thinking
Math		Make sure all numbers and calculations are correct
Mechanical Understanding
Sales and Negotiation
Scientific and Experimental
Social Service / Helping Skills
Teaching / Instructing		Give on-the-job training for all staff (incl. many who don?t report to me)
Verbal Communication
Understanding Nature, Plants, Animals
Understanding Yourself
Writing
Interview By: Office Manager