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Your Job Search Experience
Please select the response that best reflects your job search experience. This survey is completely anonymous.
If you are not currently looking for employment, please share your
most recent
job search experience.
Thank you for your input!
1.
What best describes/described you?
Unemployed
Unsatisfied with company / employer
Seasoned professional looking for advancement / more money
Considering a career change
Recent college graduate
Reentering workforce
Other
Other (please specify)
2.
What are (were) your goals/desires/needs for finding a job or changing careers? Check all that apply.
Higher salary
Better benefits
Growth / advance career
Flex work schedule / remote or hybrid opportunities
A fun, positive work environment / great company culture
Gain additional experience/knowledge, access to professional development opportunities
Commute / location
Desire to do meaningful work
Other (please specify)
3.
What are (were) your biggest problems in your job search? Check all that apply.
Lack of response from hiring managers after submitting my resume
Not advancing after first interview / screening
Getting to final interview but not being chosen
My resume (not sure if it is the problem; may need work)
Unsure how to align experience to desired job
Do not know how to articulate my value
Unsure what to say and not to say in an interview
Lacking clarity in job search OR career direction
Other (please specify)
4.
What has held you back or prevented you from moving forward in finding a job or successfully changing careers? Check all that apply.
Tight job market, my industry (is not hiring, flooded with candidates, etc.)
My age
Fear of the unknown, afraid to start over
Have not found the right opportunity
Loss of income
Partner/family/friends may not understand or support me
Other (please specify)
5.
Finding a new job can be an emotional roller coaster. What thoughts or feelings do (did) you experience while looking for, applying to, or interviewing for jobs? Check all that apply.
Confusion and/or uncertainty on how to start a job search
Lack of clarity (type of job, type of organization to work for, etc.)
Unsure why I cannot acquire a job when I have the skills
Not confident in myself or my abilities
Frustration from not hearing back, not getting job offers, etc.
Fear of not finding work or unsure of my future
Defeat and overwhelm with job search process
Feeling stuck
Other (please specify)
6.
What would prompt you (or prompted you) to seek help from a career coach? Check all that apply.
Help with resume and/or cover letter
Interview preparation and guidance
Job search planning and strategy
Job search accountability and check-ins
Critique or edit LinkedIn profile
Guidance on crafting my 'value pitch'
Guidance on aligning my experience to desired job
Guidance on career transition
Salary negotiation
Other (please specify)
7.
Would you like to be notified of upcoming webinars about navigating a job search? If so, please enter your email address.
8.
Would you like to learn more about interview coaching, resume writing, and other career services? If so, please enter your contact information and we will reach out to schedule a free introductory phone call.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
9.
Please feel free to share anything else regarding your job search experience.
