Interviewing a Working Professional in Machines Operation Research Paper

Introduction

• Interviewed: P. K.
• From: Shantel warehousing company.
• Title: Machines Operation Director.

Why did I choose P. K.?

I chose this person because he works at the warehouse as a machine operator, a place which I am much interested in and have been aspiring to work at. I am now studying mechanical engineering. I have thought of minimizing traffic congestion during the loading and offloading of goods in airports in the imminent time. He also performs his duties in a well-equipped company with many machines that perform these activities. I think that this will help me to equip much of my skills that I am much interested in. This will help also to be in line with the developing technology of the world in the future (Keller et al., 2020). I have not made the decision to work in a warehouse but thought that interviewing P. would get more details on skills development towards machines. This will also help get the relationship between machines and their effect on the immediate environment.

Interview Questions and Answers

1. What type of business structure (i.e., corporation, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, franchise, partnership, etc.) does your current company have? Why?
   1. The current business structure that Shantel warehousing company is a partnership. This is because it is being managed by Sheldon Cooperative but works for the Copower Ports Authority.
2. What property rights, including copyrights, patents, or trademarks, does your company have? How does this create a competitive advantage in your industry?
   1. Shantel Warehousing is copyrighted with a logo that is trademarked. This concept gives them a competitive advantage as they are equipped with a unique standpoint. Their trademark is a logo of the organization with two-circle written S and C. This trademark creates a viable benefit for workers as it is a motivating factor. They give them chances to explore and solve many problems in traffic congestion with their own different skills and capabilities, which does not often occurs in other companies.
3. As a business that employs individuals, what provision does your company follow with the employees to adhere to both state and federal laws?
   1. Shantel warehousing company has a handbook that every new employer is provided with. The company secretary goes through and discusses with them the rules and regulations governing the company. They are then handed an official stamped paper to sign to show adherence to the rules.
4. Why did you choose the specific field you are in? What other fields have you worked in?
   1. P. likes the mechanical operations of the machines. He enjoyed understanding the knowledge behind every machine that was present in his secondary school. The other fields that P. has worked in recently include Treasury at Gripsack company which loads horticultural crops transported to Western countries, and as space regulating director for DIS airplane company.
5. What should I do to help prepare me to succeed in the workforce when I graduate?
   1. P. mentioned that to qualify for the job, you should be passionate about it. Being able to learn different machinery skills based on their varying functions will help much. It also involved being able to adapt to the new environment.
6. Who has been the most influential person in your career and why? Would you be open to being a mentor for me as I continue to progress through my education and transition into the workforce?
   1. P. said that most of the most influential person in his career is his general company managing director. He said that the director always involves many companies and stakeholders to look for better ways to solve the current traffic problem. His clear communications with company members have painted a good picture of the company’s activities. He said that he is willing to be my mentor and guide me through my education and transition into the workforce, as he believes in giving back to society.

Conclusion: Lessons from Interview and Application in Future Career and Workforce

In this interview, I have learned that it takes dedication and hard work to earn a position like P.’s. This interview showed me that being able to adapt to any immediate environment will help much in operating different types of machines (Keller et al., 2020). One more thing that I learned from P. is that being passionate about one’s career will not only grant them jobs but also solve the world’s current challenges that are being faced, such as those in port authorities. I will apply these skills to my future career since, no matter the job, without passion and flexibility, there is no progress. I will also set plans to inquire about another field that I can fit with my mechanical engineering degree and check out which one fits my capabilities. Overall, P. showed me a deeper insight into my future profession and educated me on the vital things that I need to know and do.

Reference

Keller, S. B., Ralston, P. M., & LeMay, S. A. (2020). Quality output, workplace environment, and employee retention: The positive influence of emotionally intelligent supply chain managers. Journal of Business Logistics, 41(4), 337-355. Web.