Managers of Early Career Employees Survey
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)
2.
How would you describe your current role?
In the laboratory
Out of the laboratory
3.
Have you heard of AOAC INTERNATIONAL?
Yes
No
4.
Do you currently participate in AOAC events/training/meetings?
Yes
No
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
No
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)
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)
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)
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
10.
Do you incorporate AOAC into their professional development goals?
Yes
No
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)
12.
How else could AOAC enhance your employee capabilities to improve the effectiveness of your laboratory?
Current Progress,
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