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Appendix B
Survey Instruction and Example
Instruction
Write a short survey (8 to 10 questions) that is related to careers in general, careers in IT, or another occupational topic. Remember, this survey should somehow relate to your final project (see Appendix A). Distribute this survey to at least four relatives and/or friends who are at least 18 years of age. Include a disclaimer in the survey that indicates it is for a school project, no name is needed from the individual, and the results are confidential. (See the Survey Example below.)
Use Ch. 5 and the checklist on pp.191-192 to ensure your survey is complete and makes sense.
When you receive your surveys back, analyze the data in both summary and graphicalform. Your summary should be 500 to 1,000 words. Put the original survey, summary, and graph into one document and post it to your Assignmentsforum.
Survey Example
The following is an example of how to write a survey for this class. Do not copy the survey completely; you may,however, use the introduction and two or three of the general questions.
Career Selection Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief survey for my class project. The information gathered will be analyzed to determine how an individual’s educational background relates to his or her career choice. Your input will be helpful in performing this analysis. All information that you provide in this survey will be kept confidential and is only used in my analysis anonymously;you do not need to include your name. I would appreciate your prompt response within threedays. Simply complete and return the survey to my email address. If you have any questions, please email me at ______.
When completing the survey, please select the answer that closest fits your experience as you reflect on your first career position after finishing your college classes, earning your degree, or finishing high school.
Educational Background:
Check One:
□ High School or GED Equivalent
□Some undergraduate college work
□Associate degree
□Bachelor’s degree
□Some graduate-level course work
□Master’s degree or higher
If you earned a college degree, what was your degree and emphasis?
Check one:
□Accounting or Finance
□Information Systems
□International Business
□Marketing
□Management
□Public Administration
□Other (please specify): ______
□Not applicable:I havenot earned a college degree.
How did you select your career?
Check all that apply:
□I know someone in my career field.
□A relative or friend suggested the career for me.
□The degree I earned (or college classes taken) related to the career field.
□I have strong interest in the field.
□The salary level and benefits of the career were attractive.
□Other (please specify): ______
If you attended college before selecting your career, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your academic experience as it related to the career you chose immediately following college?
Check one:
□A great deal
□Some practical knowledge
□No practical knowledge gained
□Not applicable:I have not attended college or I am not working.
Employment Status:
Check one:
□I am employed.
□I have accepted a job.
□I have not accepted a job and am searching.
□I am not looking for a job.
□Other(please define): ______
How long did it take to find your first career position after finishing your college classes?
Check one:
□0 to 3 months
□3 to 6 months
□6 months to 1 year
□More than 1 year
□I am still looking for employment.
How long have you been (or were you employed) in yourfirst career position.
Check one:
□0 to 6 months
□7 to 11 months
□1 to 2 years
□25 months to 5 years
□More than 5 years
□Not applicable: I do not currently work or do not hold a position in the field in which I would like a career.
If you are no longer employed in this position, what was your reason for leaving?
□Career advancement within company
□Career advancement at outside company
□Salary too low
□Nonexistent or substandard benefit package
□Career was not a fit with interests
□Other: ______
Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. Thank you for your responses. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.
If you have any questions, please contact me through the email address used to supply this survey to you.
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