After graduating from college in December, I will be working at an oil company in Southern Illinois where I hope to become the office manager. I have researched similar positions in the area to better negotiate my desired salary. The following information includes my research and conclusions.
Field
"Few roles are as integral to an office as that of the office manager" (West, 2006). The company that I work for is relatively young and shares a building with its sister company, which already has an office manager. Because I have worked with her extensively and assisted her in nearly all aspects of the job, I am very prepared to assume the position of office manager with this company. I will not have the amount of pay or responsibilities of office managers in large firms, but I will be able to remain close to my hometown and work in an environment I enjoy.
Geographic Region
The area in which I live in Southern Illinois is an economically-depressed area. The median per......
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