Company: United Airlines, an Elk Grove Township-based airline
Salary range for this job: $45,000 to $60,000
Time on this job: 1 year
Previous jobs: While in school, I worked as a graduate assistant and was a teacher’s assistant.
Age: 28
Education: I earned my undergraduate degree in China and have an MS in computer science from Southern Illinois University.
How I got this job: I turned in my resume at a job fair and was given an interview.
Why I took this job: It was an opportunity to develop state-of-the-art technology and have great travel benefits.
Main responsibilities: I work in the corporate intranet group, maintaining United Airlines’ intranet, SkyNet, which is available to employees worldwide. I troubleshoot if the Web server has a problem. I provide technical expertise to different departments that want to develop their own Web pages for SkyNet, but may not know what tools and techniques to use. I also evaluate our current business practices–researching new tools to enhance the intranet’s performance, determining best use of our resources and recommending improvements.
Best thing about the job: I enjoy helping and interacting with the users. I also have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies and to visit new cities on the weekends.
Worst thing about the job: I wish I had more time to use the airline’s flying benefits to see more cities.
My ideal next job: I’d like to continue developing the intranet site using three-tier architecture applications.
Advice to job seekers in this field: Have strong technical and communication skills and be responsible.Choose a company that offers career advancement, individual growth and on-the-job training.
