Galway Jobs & Employment Survey, September 2018 Question Title * 1. Which of the following best applies to you? Currently unemployed and actively seeking work in Ireland Currently unemployed and actively seeking work abroad Recent graduate seeking first time position Employed but actively seeking a new position Employed and not seeking a new position Unemployed and not seeking employment Student Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What sector do you work in? Banking or financial services Medical Legal IT Science/Engineering/Medtech Trades Media/New Media Education Hospitality Retail Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. How much work experience do you have in your sector? I am a new graduate looking for my first job Less than a year's experience 1-2 years 3-5 years 5+ years Question Title * 4. If currently seeking a job, approximately how many jobs have you applied for in the past 12 months? 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21+ Question Title * 5. Are you originally from Galway City or County? Yes No, from elsewhere in Ireland No, from an EU country No, from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Have you considered moving from Galway for work? Yes No Not yet, but I may consider that in future Question Title * 7. If you're thinking of moving from Galway, what factors prompted this decision? Employment opportunities Employment opportunities for partner Education or upskilling opportunities To be closer to family or friends Urban lifestyle factors, such as theatres, restaurants and concerts Rural lifestyle factors, such as smaller communities and cost of living Just want a change Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Where are you looking for work? Anywhere in Ireland Dublin Galway Cork Midlands South of Ireland South East of Ireland West of Ireland Elsewhere in rural Ireland Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Have you applied for jobs abroad? Yes No Question Title * 10. If yes, please tick the countries where you have applied for jobs United Kingdom Continental Europe Australia New Zealand United States Canada Middle East Far East Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Have you considered changing sectors? No Yes Yes, but only because of the lack of career opportunities in my current sector Question Title * 12. What level of education have you obtained? I did not finish secondary school Leaving Cert (or equivalent) Some third-level education Graduated from third-level Postgraduate degree Question Title * 13. Do you plan to upskill or engage in part-time education over the next year? No Yes, through my own initiative Yes, as part of a workplace training scheme Yes, but it is unrelated to my career Not sure Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What are the main factors you look for when searching for a job? Please rank the following in order of importance to you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Salary N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Proximity to home N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Company stability and reputation N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Opportunity for career advancement N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Pension and/or medical insurance N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Good working environment N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Flexi-time or telecommuting options N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A Perks or other non-monetary bonuses N/A Question Title * 15. Have you experienced any of the following at work? Please tick all that apply. Workplace bullying from colleagues Workplace bullying from managers Sexual harassment Passed over for promotion without explanation Passed over for promotion after taking maternity leave Unreasonable demands or expectations Theft of property or work product Violent crime Question Title * 16. If you answered yes, did you complain to HR or management? Yes No Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. Was the situation resolved to your satisfaction? Yes No Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. If you have been offered a job recently, was the salary open to negotiation? Yes No Question Title * 19. Do you feel you were offered a fair salary for the last job you were offered? Yes No Other (please specify) Question Title * 20. How have you searched for jobs in the past? Please tick all that apply Jobs boards Recruitment agency Linked In Twitter Newspaper/radio or traditional media Jobs Fair Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. Do you think working employment regulations in Ireland protect employees enough? Yes No Don't know Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. If your answer is no, what do you think should be done to improve them? Question Title * 23. Do you think conditions for employees in Ireland are getting: Better Worse No change Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. Do you think the economy is improving? Yes I am finding it easier No I am not seeing any improvement I don't know Question Title * 25. Would you be concerned about your childrens' employment prospects? Yes No Don't know Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. Are you going to attend Jobs Expo Galway on 8th September at the Salthill Hotel? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 27. Please enter your email to be eligible to win a weekend for two at the Wineport Lodge Hotel, Athlone Done