Managers of Early Career Employees Survey

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* 1. How long have you been employed in the food, feed, beverage, dietary supplements, etc sector?

New to the sector (<2 years)

Early career (3-5 years)

Mid-career (5-15 years)

Established career (15+ years)

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* 2. How would you describe your current role?

In the laboratory

Out of the laboratory

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* 3. Have you heard of AOAC INTERNATIONAL?

Yes

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* 4. Do you currently participate in AOAC events/training/meetings?

Yes

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* 5. Are you interested in becoming more involved in AOAC (working groups, expert review panels, OMB, Board positions, presenting, being on a panel, etc.)?

Yes

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* 6. Please select the following career groups that describe your direct reports:

New to the sector (<2 years)

Early career (3-5 years)

Mid-career (5-15 years)

Established career (15+ years)

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* 7. What types of training/webinars/events would you be willing to provide time/cost for early career employees to participate in?

Method Development

Method Uncertainty

Leadership/Relationship types of answers

How to run a meeting

How to grow my career

Networking opportunities

How to give effective presentations

Scientific writing and presentation skills

Attendance at regional meetings

Attendance at AOAC midyear or annual meetings

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the biggest challenges you encounter in your laboratory day to day?

Recruiting and hiring new employees

Training of employees

Keeping employees motivated

Career development plans for employees

Method issues

Having enough time to get everything done

Laboratory issues

New product issues

Working across business units

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If available, do you think your early career employees would be interested in

Virtual training

In-person training

Networking opportunities

Being a part of working groups for AOAC initiative/scientific program

Speed dating for career options

Mentor development and how to find your next mentor

Mentoring sessions in person

Mentoring sessions virtually

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* 10. Do you incorporate AOAC into their professional development goals?

Yes

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* 11. What matters most to you when making decisions about your employees’ engagement in professional groups and attending conferences?

Cost of membership

Cost of registration and travel

Ensuring laboratory operations continue while attending events

Awareness of opportunities

Understanding the value of participation/expected outcomes

Awareness of criteria for participation

Other (please specify)

Managers of Early Career Employees Survey

Question Title

* 1. How long have you been employed in the food, feed, beverage, dietary supplements, etc sector?

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* 2. How would you describe your current role?

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* 3. Have you heard of AOAC INTERNATIONAL?

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* 4. Do you currently participate in AOAC events/training/meetings?

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* 5. Are you interested in becoming more involved in AOAC (working groups, expert review panels, OMB, Board positions, presenting, being on a panel, etc.)?

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* 6. Please select the following career groups that describe your direct reports:

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* 7. What types of training/webinars/events would you be willing to provide time/cost for early career employees to participate in?

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* 8. What are the biggest challenges you encounter in your laboratory day to day?

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* 9. If available, do you think your early career employees would be interested in

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* 10. Do you incorporate AOAC into their professional development goals?

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* 11. What matters most to you when making decisions about your employees’ engagement in professional groups and attending conferences?

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* 12. How else could AOAC enhance your employee capabilities to improve the effectiveness of your laboratory?