ISM- INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Student Name:
Printed Name of Person
Interviewed:
Role of Individual:

Zebin Dholasaniya

Period:

7th

Asim Ali

Place of Business:

___Mentor _X_Other Professional #1

Enterprise Products Partners L.P

Business Address:

1100 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Phone Number:

N/A

Date of Interview:

April 9th, 2015

___Other Professional #2

Type of Interview: ___ In Person ___ Telephone* _X_Email*

*Documentation Required (Attach E-mail to Interview Verification Page)

1. For someone working in your field, please describe the fantasies versus realities of the job.
(fantasy vs. reality)
Fantasies:
Abundant free time
Work does not leave the workplace
Easy hours
Realities:
Time-consuming and dangerous job. (Lack of accuracy when inputting numerical data can threaten the
company. It can cost the company millions of dollars and can ultimately lead to dismissal from job. This
job requires a keen attention to detail.)
Work is often continued at home. (Oil and gas prices are continuously changing and new, calculated
information as it is sent by coworkers must be accurately and quickly inputted)
An almost 12 hour job, leaves little room for free time.
2. What is your current educational level? What continuing education and training are required?
(educational level and requirements)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accounting
Risk Analyst do not need continuing education. Certification and further pursuing education degrees in business
and finance may be beneficial for job mobility and advancement.
3. Please describe the typical day to day activities of someone working in your field.
(day-to-day activities)
Work with the Distribution and Accounting sector of company to create a daily price position for
Petrochemicals
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Maintain the Risk Management Policy and the Marketing Position Report
Generate monthly reconciliation of physical inventories and financial activity
Measured current hedge levels and analyze the effectiveness of hedging strategies.

4. How secure are you in your current position? What do you think is the future of your field?
(job security)

Secure
Businesses are blooming and investments are expanding. There is a good chance the future of field will be
enticing and successful.

5. What is a typical (average or lowest to highest) salary of someone working in your field?
(salary)

National average of salary: $71,050

Lowest paid salary: $37, 711
Highest paid salary: $65, 435

6. What potential for growth is there in your field?

(growth potential)

Positive job outlook in business

The business field is a highly sought for area of occupation. The employment rate will increase as well as
the competition.
Business companies are increasing their area of investment to include countries overseas. This will
require more employment and greater number of individuals in the field.

***Questions 7-10 will be created by the ISM student.

7. What would you change about your job?
I am very fortunate to have this job. Working for Enterprise is great.
If I could change one thing, it would be to be self-employed. I do not want to spend the rest of my life
employed under a company, but I would instead like to create my own business.
8. What prompted your decision to work in this field?
I went into college to pursue a degree in medicine. I went in hoping to double major, but switched to
majoring only in business.
I have always been deeply fascinated by the business world. My college provided me with a successful
business program and I could not give up the chance.
9. What other prior work experiences do you have?
ING Financial Consultant
Accounting Intern at Sylvan Learning Center
10. What is like working in the oil and gas industry?

Very interesting I have found a particular industrial sector that intrigues me. The constant
evolving nature of the oil and gas industry, the use of specialized technology, and its importance
in the world makes it a great experience and a pleasure to work within.

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Zebin Dholasaniya
April 10th, 2015
Period: 7th

Other Interview Summary

What information from this interview will you select for your page typed, bulleted list
of research informationto be used in your presentation?

Risk Analyst: A business position within a company that assess the areas of potential threat to a
companys assets and investments.
Senior Accountant: A business position within a company that requires recording, verifying,
consolidating, and entering the companys transactions
Job Responsibilities of a Risk Analyst:
- Work with the Distribution and Accounting sector of company to create a daily price position for
Petrochemicals
- Maintain the Risk Management Policy and the Marketing Position Report
- Generate monthly reconciliation of physical inventories and financial activity
- Measure current hedge levels and analyze the effectiveness of hedging strategies.
Job Responsibilities of Senior Accountant:
- Lead and assist in the process of preparing companys annual budgets
- Coordinate where to distribute information regarding the companys operating expenses, use of
project resources, and labor use.
- Collaborate with business professionals and managers to resolve issues and promote partnership.
Salary:
- Risk Analyst:
o National average of salary: $71,050
- Senior Accountant:
o National average of salary: $69, 500
Education of a Risk Analyst & Senior Accountant:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Required)
- Master of Science in Accounting (Optional)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Accounting
Job Outlook and Growth:
- Optimistic, Increasing, Competitive, & Promising

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