Calvin Yan
Age: 29

Career:
Occupation: Acting Manager, Internal Control and Consultative Services Company
Company: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Years: Started in April 2005 as a Call Centre Agent, then recently moved to current position in January
Hours worked per week: Full Time. "I'm still in school, finishing off my two diplomas, but many of my classes are at night. I have some day classes but I have some flexible teachers who allow me to make up for what I missed during the work I do at home. So I do miss a few day classes."
Salary range: $32,000 to $40,000 based on experience, education, performance
Salary potential: $40,000 with more than 5 years experience and above average performance.
Best part of job: By far it's the human interaction. Getting to meet with members, working with them, helping them satisfy their needs and also helping them with needs they didn't know about.
Other possible career choices: Chartered Accountant in 5 years time.

Education:
Degree: Financial Services Management and Commerce and Business Administration. Both diplomas fall under Faculty of Commerce.
Grad year: April 2006
School: Douglas College
Advice: First of all, work really hard in school. Getting the right education will help you jump towards that first step.

Lifestyle:
Favourite hobby: REffing volleyball games for the Fraser Valley Volleyball Association. And I enjoy riding on my motorcycle. Me and my buddies have a little motorcycle group in the summer time.
Upcoming vacation plans: In December, my cousin is getting married in Florida so I'll be there.
In five years, I see myself enjoying: Professionally, I see myself completing my degree in business with a major in accounting. I also see myself going into Chartered Accountant position.
Personally: I would like to marry my high school sweetheart.