HACE's Latino Professional Pulse 2010

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Dear Latino professional,

We want to know what you think and how you've experienced your career and educational path. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. All responses are anonymous.

Your responses, when combined with those of hundreds of others, represent a unique and important perspective. We learn from your comments to develop our services and share the results with educators and employers looking to do a better job of engaging and serving Latinos.

The survey will be open until Tuesday, April 27. Results will be posted under the News section of the new HACE website www.haceonline.org under the Latino Professional Pulse Survey heading.

Please share this with all the Latino professionals in your network to include the broadest possible set of perspectives.

Thank you for your time!

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* 1. When was the last time you updated your resume?

within the past month

within the past six months

within the past year

more than one year ago

never

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* 2. Who helped you with your most recent resume update? (Check all that apply.)

I worked on it alone

a colleague

a professor

a friend/family member

a professional resume writer

a recruiter

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How did you prepare for your most recent job interview? (Check all that apply.)

I read about the company/organization with which I interviewed.

I talked with current or former employees of the company/organization.

I practiced interview questions and answers with a friend or family member.

I practiced interview questions and answers with a professional career coach or recruiter.

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you involved with any of the following leadership activities outside work? (Check all that apply.)

Serve on a non-profit board of directors

Volunteer for an educational or charitable program

Serve on a corporate board of directors

Enrolled in an accredited program to pursue a graduate or professional degree

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Have you ever paid for any of the following professional career services? (Check all that apply.)

skills/strengths assessment

individual career coaching

resume writing services

interview preparation

none of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Have you developed specific 3-5 year career goals for yourself?

yes

If yes, please tell us about your goal(s).

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* 7. Has your Latino heritage helped your professional advancement?

Yes

Additional Comments

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* 8. Is it important to speak Spanish at your current employer?

Yes

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* 9. Do you belong to any professional organization(s) outside of your company/employer? (Check all that apply.)

MAES

NSHMBA

HACE

NHSN

No, I do not belong to any professional organization

SHPE

ALPFA

Other (please specify)

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* 10. When you think about HACE what are three attributes that come to mind?

Attribute 1:

Attribute 2:

Attribute 3:

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* 11. In your opinion, how effective have the following sources or strategies been when seeking a new career opportunity?

	1 Most Effective	2 Effective	3 Somewhat Effective	4 Not Effective
Career Fair	Career Fair 1 Most Effective	Career Fair 2 Effective	Career Fair 3 Somewhat Effective	Career Fair 4 Not Effective
Newspaper Ad	Newspaper Ad 1 Most Effective	Newspaper Ad 2 Effective	Newspaper Ad 3 Somewhat Effective	Newspaper Ad 4 Not Effective
Online Job Board	Online Job Board 1 Most Effective	Online Job Board 2 Effective	Online Job Board 3 Somewhat Effective	Online Job Board 4 Not Effective
Company Website	Company Website 1 Most Effective	Company Website 2 Effective	Company Website 3 Somewhat Effective	Company Website 4 Not Effective
Search Firm	Search Firm 1 Most Effective	Search Firm 2 Effective	Search Firm 3 Somewhat Effective	Search Firm 4 Not Effective
Word-of-Mouth	Word-of-Mouth 1 Most Effective	Word-of-Mouth 2 Effective	Word-of-Mouth 3 Somewhat Effective	Word-of-Mouth 4 Not Effective
HACE Event	HACE Event 1 Most Effective	HACE Event 2 Effective	HACE Event 3 Somewhat Effective	HACE Event 4 Not Effective
Professional Organization	Professional Organization 1 Most Effective	Professional Organization 2 Effective	Professional Organization 3 Somewhat Effective	Professional Organization 4 Not Effective
College/University Career Center	College/University Career Center 1 Most Effective	College/University Career Center 2 Effective	College/University Career Center 3 Somewhat Effective	College/University Career Center 4 Not Effective

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* 12. What job boards do you use? (Check all that apply.)

iHispano

Idealist

Monster

n/a--Do not use job boards

craigslist

HACE

CareerBuilder

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How did you get your current job?

HACE Event

Newspaper Ad

Professional Organization

Company Website

Online Job Board

Word-of-Mouth/Networking

Career Fair

Search Firm

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What online social networking tools do you use? (Check all that apply.)

None

Facebook

MySpace

TheLadders

iHispano

Flickr

Twitter

Buzz

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Career Mentorship

	Yes	No
Do you currently have an active professional/career mentor?	Do you currently have an active professional/career mentor? Yes	Do you currently have an active professional/career mentor? No
Are you currently serving as a mentor to at least one person?	Are you currently serving as a mentor to at least one person? Yes	Are you currently serving as a mentor to at least one person? No

Additional Comments

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* 16. Have you taken/used a career skills and interests assessment?

yes

if yes, tell us which tool you used and if it was helpful

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* 17. Which of these activities do you consider to be most important to your career success right now?

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Most Important
conducting career research	conducting career research Not Important	conducting career research Somewhat Important	conducting career research Important	conducting career research Most Important
strengthening resume writing skills	strengthening resume writing skills Not Important	strengthening resume writing skills Somewhat Important	strengthening resume writing skills Important	strengthening resume writing skills Most Important
improving interviewing skills and preparation	improving interviewing skills and preparation Not Important	improving interviewing skills and preparation Somewhat Important	improving interviewing skills and preparation Important	improving interviewing skills and preparation Most Important
individual career coaching	individual career coaching Not Important	individual career coaching Somewhat Important	individual career coaching Important	individual career coaching Most Important
building a mentor relationship for yourself	building a mentor relationship for yourself Not Important	building a mentor relationship for yourself Somewhat Important	building a mentor relationship for yourself Important	building a mentor relationship for yourself Most Important
setting clear career goals	setting clear career goals Not Important	setting clear career goals Somewhat Important	setting clear career goals Important	setting clear career goals Most Important
taking a skills and interests assessment	taking a skills and interests assessment Not Important	taking a skills and interests assessment Somewhat Important	taking a skills and interests assessment Important	taking a skills and interests assessment Most Important
building a stronger career network	building a stronger career network Not Important	building a stronger career network Somewhat Important	building a stronger career network Important	building a stronger career network Most Important
access to role models	access to role models Not Important	access to role models Somewhat Important	access to role models Important	access to role models Most Important
developing a personal/professional mission statement	developing a personal/professional mission statement Not Important	developing a personal/professional mission statement Somewhat Important	developing a personal/professional mission statement Important	developing a personal/professional mission statement Most Important
developing or strengthening leadership skills	developing or strengthening leadership skills Not Important	developing or strengthening leadership skills Somewhat Important	developing or strengthening leadership skills Important	developing or strengthening leadership skills Most Important
improving communication skills	improving communication skills Not Important	improving communication skills Somewhat Important	improving communication skills Important	improving communication skills Most Important
improving negotiation skills	improving negotiation skills Not Important	improving negotiation skills Somewhat Important	improving negotiation skills Important	improving negotiation skills Most Important

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* 18. What is your current employment status?

employed full time

employed part time

working independently or on temporary contract

unemployed -- because I am a full time student

unemployed -- seeking work

unemployed -- not seeking work

underemployed -- a job that does not meet your needs

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* 19. Please tell us what industry you work in

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* 20. Please tell us where you work and live.

Employer:

State:

ZIP/Postal Code:

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* 21. Please rate the importance of the following factors in considering an opportunity with a prospective employer:

	1 Most Important	2 Important	3 Moderately Important	4 Not Important
Higher salary or other financial incentives	Higher salary or other financial incentives 1 Most Important	Higher salary or other financial incentives 2 Important	Higher salary or other financial incentives 3 Moderately Important	Higher salary or other financial incentives 4 Not Important
Increased responsibility	Increased responsibility 1 Most Important	Increased responsibility 2 Important	Increased responsibility 3 Moderately Important	Increased responsibility 4 Not Important
Opportunity to gain new skills or explore another job function	Opportunity to gain new skills or explore another job function 1 Most Important	Opportunity to gain new skills or explore another job function 2 Important	Opportunity to gain new skills or explore another job function 3 Moderately Important	Opportunity to gain new skills or explore another job function 4 Not Important
Better benefits	Better benefits 1 Most Important	Better benefits 2 Important	Better benefits 3 Moderately Important	Better benefits 4 Not Important
Clear structure for promotion/advancement	Clear structure for promotion/advancement 1 Most Important	Clear structure for promotion/advancement 2 Important	Clear structure for promotion/advancement 3 Moderately Important	Clear structure for promotion/advancement 4 Not Important
Flextime and/or telecommuting	Flextime and/or telecommuting 1 Most Important	Flextime and/or telecommuting 2 Important	Flextime and/or telecommuting 3 Moderately Important	Flextime and/or telecommuting 4 Not Important
Mentoring/coaching program	Mentoring/coaching program 1 Most Important	Mentoring/coaching program 2 Important	Mentoring/coaching program 3 Moderately Important	Mentoring/coaching program 4 Not Important
Tuition reimbursement	Tuition reimbursement 1 Most Important	Tuition reimbursement 2 Important	Tuition reimbursement 3 Moderately Important	Tuition reimbursement 4 Not Important
More diverse management team	More diverse management team 1 Most Important	More diverse management team 2 Important	More diverse management team 3 Moderately Important	More diverse management team 4 Not Important
Shorter commute	Shorter commute 1 Most Important	Shorter commute 2 Important	Shorter commute 3 Moderately Important	Shorter commute 4 Not Important
More inclusive organizational culture	More inclusive organizational culture 1 Most Important	More inclusive organizational culture 2 Important	More inclusive organizational culture 3 Moderately Important	More inclusive organizational culture 4 Not Important

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* 22. Have you ever relocated for a career opportunity?

Yes

Additional Comments

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* 23. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

High School

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

MBA

PhD

Other (please specify)

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* 24. When did you become confident that you would attend college?

From early childhood- I always knew I would go to college

Around middle school

Early in high school- freshman or sophomore year

Late in high school- junior or senior year

After high school

N/A

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* 25. Did anyone at your high school talk to you about college or career planning?

Yes

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* 26. What obstacles did you overcome in order to go to college?

I didn't believe my grades or test scores were good enough

I didn't understand the college application process

I didn't know which colleges to consider

I didn't understand the financial aid application process

I didn't think enough financial aid would be available

I didn't want to take out a loan

Either my parents or I were undocumented

My parents wanted me to stay home and support the family

I was concerned about leaving home/living in another state

I didn't have any obstacles

Other (please specify)

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* 1. When was the last time you updated your resume?

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* 2. Who helped you with your most recent resume update? (Check all that apply.)

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* 3. How did you prepare for your most recent job interview? (Check all that apply.)

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* 4. Are you involved with any of the following leadership activities outside work? (Check all that apply.)

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* 5. Have you ever paid for any of the following professional career services? (Check all that apply.)

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* 6. Have you developed specific 3-5 year career goals for yourself?

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* 7. Has your Latino heritage helped your professional advancement?

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* 8. Is it important to speak Spanish at your current employer?

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* 9. Do you belong to any professional organization(s) outside of your company/employer? (Check all that apply.)

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* 10. When you think about HACE what are three attributes that come to mind?

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* 11. In your opinion, how effective have the following sources or strategies been when seeking a new career opportunity?

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* 12. What job boards do you use? (Check all that apply.)

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* 13. How did you get your current job?

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* 14. What online social networking tools do you use? (Check all that apply.)

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* 15. Career Mentorship

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* 16. Have you taken/used a career skills and interests assessment?

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* 17. Which of these activities do you consider to be most important to your career success right now?

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* 18. What is your current employment status?

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* 19. Please tell us what industry you work in

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* 20. Please tell us where you work and live.

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* 21. Please rate the importance of the following factors in considering an opportunity with a prospective employer:

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* 22. Have you ever relocated for a career opportunity?

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* 23. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 24. When did you become confident that you would attend college?

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* 25. Did anyone at your high school talk to you about college or career planning?

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* 26. What obstacles did you overcome in order to go to college?

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* 27. What was the biggest influence in your decision to attend college?