INTERACTIVE QUIZ
JEFFORD'S STEEL
What challenges do you enjoy most in your day-to-day work?
QUESTION 1
Thinking outside the box and figuring out solutions to complex problems.
A
Communication, human interaction, and paying attention to detail.
B
Making sure things get done efficiently and in a timely manner.
C
Technique and precision.
D
What best describes how you experience feeling rewarded in the work that you do?
QUESTION 2
Results-Oriented: I have a vision and I want to see it through; when I do, the reward is in seeing my ideas become reality.
Spiritually: I find my greatest satisfaction when everything runs smoothly and team members and customers are happy.
Financially: I enjoy getting my job done on time. My paycheck is the best reward.
Intrinsically: A job requiring precision, done well, is its own greatest reward.
How do you feel about working with your hands?
QUESTION 3
My hands are necessary, but my brain designs and executes my vision.
I’m always willing to lend a hand if someone needs me.
I can, if necessary, buts it’s not something I feel I have to do.
Want to see my calluses?
How do you feel about working with others?
QUESTION 4
It takes lots of crew members to run a ship effectively.
Human intuition and managing different personalities are skills at which I excel.
It’s necessary sometimes.
I am an army of one.
It’s 5 o’clock, and the end of your official work day. What happens next?
QUESTION 5
Whatever it takes to get the job done and keep projects running smoothly.
When things are going well, I go home; when they’re not, it’s all hands on deck until we’re smooth sailing.
Work is not my entire life. I enjoy getting home to spend time with friends and family or to pursue other hobbies.
I’m usually happy to work overtime when my role in the project is at a critical phase.
How do you feel about following a process, using proper technique, and adhering to safety protocols?
QUESTION 6
They’re important for some things, but I’m more of big picture person and sometimes to make things work you have to color outside of the lines.
I find it helpful for everyone in the workplace when things are streamlined, meaning procedures are collaboratively developed and then adhered to. If necessary, I’ll take the lead.
I have no problem with following rules, procedures, and safety protocol; just let me know what’s expected.
Process and technique are how I excel at my job, and protocol is how I stay safe doing it.
What is your educational background?
QUESTION 7
College and/or a post-graduate degree.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
High school or equivalent.
A skilled craftsperson/machinist with substantial training and experience, with or without formal education to match.
What best describes your ideal workday?
QUESTION 8
Brainstorming and design sessions mixed with meetings, site visits, and client development.
Making sure all team members and projects are running smoothly and that customers are satisfied with our work.
I prefer the days when there are no surprises. I know what is expected and I get my work done quickly and smoothly. I show up, I put in my 8 hours, I do what I’m supposed to do, and I go home.
I am a craftsman constantly honing my technique; any day I do work I enjoy and at which I’m skilled is a good one.
Which of the following options best describes how you feel?
QUESTION 9
I like variation and innovation; I’m always imagining how to do things differently or better.
Predictability is necessary for stability, but it shouldn’t come at the sacrifice of innovation or creativity.
I like predictability, so I know what I’m supposed to be doing and know how much time it’s going to take to get the job done.
I master my skills through repetition, practice, and constant improvement of my technique.
How intellectually stimulating do you want your work to be?
QUESTION 10
I most enjoy getting to use my abilities to solve complex problems, as I always enjoy being challenged.
I enjoy a challenge, but also enjoy the comfort of knowing my job, doing it well, and ensuring others do the same.
I don’t mind repetitive tasks; I just want to get my job done and get paid.
I am a bit of a perfectionist; my enjoyment comes from doing it well and right.
you’re perfect for a job in business development.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You thrive on human contact and enjoy cultivating personal relationships. We are always on the lookout for educated, qualified, and talented engineers, estimators, and other skilled individuals to grow our company’s business and expand our customer base.
a job in customer service or contract management is for you.
You may be a project manager or a drafting technician, or have human resources experience. Either way, you like people and assist and manage them with patience, fairness, and efficiency. You have an eye for detail and for ensuring that the proper team is in place and the necessary protocols and procedures have been established and communicated effectively. In many ways, you’re like a conductor: you make sure that the trains run on time and that both employees and customers are happy.
you are well-suited for a job in material handling, such as a forklift operator or truck driver.
Logistics is an important part of what we do. We need qualified people with experience or whom we can train to help us with supply chain management, which is a term we use in the industry that basically means “making sure that we have what we need, where we need it, when we need it.” The demands on you are not extensive, and as long as you do good work and do it properly, you have a stable future with our company.
you are likely a skilled craftsperson, machinist, or other tradesperson...
with either formal education in your craft or substantial on-the-job experience. Or, the sound of such work appeals to you, but you’re just starting out. Either is fine with us, as long as you know your technique and follow safety protocols, or are willing to learn from those who do. We have plenty of skilled work and need people with your talents or the willingness to learn.