Before you begin...

School Employer Connections are developing a new programme allied to its Class Programme called “Jobs for Me” to obtain careers advice from employers and employees to help educate and inform young people making important career path decisions.

We would appreciate it if you could take time to complete this questionnaire. It should take no longer than 5-10 minutes.

Thank you for your help and co-operation.
Privacy
SEC are asking you for some information about yourself, your workplace, the nature of your work etc. (e.g. job title, workplace name, work activities etc). This information will be used for the purposes of educating and informing the young people we work with and helping them to make better informed career path decisions. In line with GDPR regulations, we require this information for the purposes of sharing with post primary school students, teachers, parents and other careers educators, in relation to the operation of this and other SEC programmes. By completing this form you are providing your consent.

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* 1. What is your job title?

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* 2. What is the name of the company or organisation you work for?

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* 3. How long have you worked here?

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* 4. Why did you choose the career you are in?

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* 5. Who was your role model growing up and why?

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* 6. How do you think your time at school influenced your career?

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* 7. Is there anything that would have better prepared you for the world of work e.g school talks, visits to an employer, work experience, interview skills?

Note: In questions 8 to 16 if your answers are not listed select 'Other' and add your comments

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* 8. What do you think are the secrets of your success and getting to where you've got to in your career?

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* 9. What subjects helped you do your job today?

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* 10. What activities describe your typical day?

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* 11. From the list below what do you like MOST & LEAST about your job? (you don't need to tick every box)

  Most Least
Nature of work
Work pattern
Workplace
Travel
Hours of work
Flexibility
Uniform
Culture
Career progression, opportunity and training
Stress

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* 12. Select from the list below your STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES (you don't need to tick every box)

  Strength Weakness
Communication skills
Use of computer / ICT skills
Creativity
Numeracy skills
Versatility
Flexibility
Focused
Attention to detail
Taking initiative
Honesty
Dedication
Willingness to learn
Time keeping
Sensitivity 
Presentation skills

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* 13. What personal qualities do you value in an employee?

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* 14. What are the most in demand soft skills in your job?

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* 15. What advice would you give a young person who wants to work in your industry?

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* 16. Do you have any further comments or advice?

We would like to say thanks for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. We understand how difficult it is to undertake additional activities during the working day, so your time and commitment in completing this questionnaire are greatly appreciated.


We always welcome volunteers to support our programmes. Please get in touch
School Employer Connections
Catalyst Inc | The Innovation Centre | Bay Road | Derry~Londonderry | BT48 7TG
E: owen@seconnections.org, vivienne@seconnections.org
T. 028 71 867700

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