Page 71 - Career Transitions Workbook - 2021

SAMPLE: JOB I CAN DO NOW
Job Title:
Dispatcher
Job Responsibilities:
Dispatch tow trucks
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Use dispatch software
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Make good, fast, decisions for
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dispatch
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 ___________________________________
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About the Company: For Evaluation Only
Nation’s largest towing company
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Fast paced, growth oriented
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Rewards achievement
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REALITY CHECK
Things that will be Things that will be
easy for me: challenging to me:
 ________________  ________________
I can handle a fast pace
Distance from home
 ________________  ________________
I’ve worked in package
Could be boring
service dispatch before
 ________________  ________________
I don’t have to do heavy
lifting
 ________________  ________________
Making quick decisions
 ________________  ________________
Would I Apply for this Job? Yes / No / Maybe
Why? For now, it would be a way to gain
work experience and management skills,
but in the long run I’d rather work in a
manufacturing center vs. towing company.
No. 6 – Take a Look at the Job Market
Company: United Road Towing
Career Field: Transportation
(check box if you meet the requirements)
Skills Needed:
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Work in fast-paced environment
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Good customer service skills
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Operate a computer
 ___________________________________
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Related Work Experience Required/Desired:
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1-2 years of related experience
 ___________________________________
Experience with Stat Man or other
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dispatch software
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Education Level/Training:
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High School
Indianapolis, IN
Location: ______________________________
35 min.
Distance: ___________ Full Time / Part Time
Salary and Benefits: $____________________
Not specified
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SKILLS I GAIN FROM THIS JOB:
Ability to do several things at once
• __________________________________
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Dispatch software
Better understanding of distribution
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Training skills
• ___________________________________
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Team leader – managing people
• ___________________________________
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