Jobster: Answers by Sheryl Jones http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/1343614?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Jobster.com http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/1343614?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:08:31 GMT Most recently updated answers by Sheryl Jones Sheryl, How would you describe what you did at University of Wisconsin - Madison? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252037?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I navigated through several majors before I finally found a professor and a subject I loved. Once that was settled, I did very well and liked it a great deal. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:08:31 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252037?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, How would you describe what you did at University of Wisconsin General Library System? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252033?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I was a library paraprofessional and computer support expert. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:06:38 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252033?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What's the secret to getting hired at University of Wisconsin - Madison? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252031?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers You must score well on employment aptitude tests. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:04:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252031?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, How would you describe what you did at University of Wisconsin - Madison? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252030?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Officially, I have provided complex administrative support to various departments. Unofficially, I have served as computer and technical support. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:04:28 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252030?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What advice do you have for someone who wants a job like yours? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252029?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Be sure that you understand the trade off between job security and opportunity for advancement. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:02:28 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252029?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What was your first job? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252028?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers My first job was flagging people into a local flea market. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:01:41 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252028?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What profession other than yours would you like to try? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252026?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I would love to have a career working with wildlife. I have always loved animals and considering myself to know more about them than the average person. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:01:16 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252026?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252024?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers My most influential mentor was my history professor, David McDonald, who taught me the value of critical thinking. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:00:28 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252024?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, If you won $50 million dollars tomorrow, what would you do first? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252023?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers The first thing I would do is leave this job and either get more education or find a position that is more suitable. If I had $50 million dollars I wouldn't have to worry about how much money I made or what my benefits are. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:59:39 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252023?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What's your ideal role within an organization? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252020?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I want to be someone who is known as an expert in several areas. I would like to be in a position where I can teach others technical skills and better ways of doing their work. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:58:12 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252020?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What's your ideal work environment? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252018?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I like a place with flexibility and a casual enviornment. It is important to have the right mix of independence and teamwork. Most important, though, is the opportunity for continual growth and challenge Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:57:06 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/252018?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What was your most memorable summer job? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/234756?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers When I was a volunteer in a veterinary clinic. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:07:05 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/234756?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Sheryl, What kind of job are you looking for? http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/234754?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I'm looking for a job that will fully utilize my large battery of technical and administrative support skills and will allow me to be challenged. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:06:42 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/234754?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers