Resource Workers Survey

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* 1. Your Employment Goal or Job Target is (if unsure, write unsure but list some ideas you are thinking of):

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* 2. I need help with my job search (select as many as you want):

Putting together a step-by-step job search plan

Creating or updating my Resume &/or Cover Letters

Word processing my resume or cover letter on a computer

Using the Internet, Email or computers to conduct a job search

How to approach employers and/or handle job interviews

How to better sell myself when talking to people

Distance job search techniques

Advanced job search techniques (hidden job market, networking, portfolios & self-marketing)

Building a portfolio that showcases my skills

I do not need assistance with any of the above as all my job search tools are up-to-date and I am actively and independently able to carry out an effective job search

Other job search needs (please specify)

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* 3. I need help with career research and planning (select as many as you want):

Identifying or confirming my work interests, values & aptitudes through career exploration activities or career assessments

Identifying skills that I can transfer to a new field of work

Identifying my most marketable work skills

Researching different career options that would suit me and the qualifications needed

Researching what occupations will be in demand in the future

Looking at alternatives like self-employment or contract work

Putting together a step-by-step career plan

I do not need assistance with any of the above as I have clearly identified and fully researched a specific, realistic and attainable career goal

Other career planning or research needs (please specify):

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* 4. I need help dealing with job loss, change or career transition (select as many as you want)

Build or restore my self confidence

Manage stress around job loss & job search

Identifying services to assist me in dealing with the sudden loss of income

Addressing health concerns in my return to work planning

How to move from part-time or seasonal work to full-time work

I do not need assistance with any of the above as I feel confident that I can manage my job loss or career transition

Other job loss or career transition needs (please specify)

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* 5. I need help with re-training, occupational skills training, on-the-job experience or self employment

Planning for re-training or education

Reviewing possible ways to finance my training/education and sources of financial assistance

Identifying on-the-job training opportunities such as Wage Subsidy

Identifying Apprenticeship/Trades opportunities

Learning how to put together a business plan and launch my own business

Assistance with funding application packages for NIEFS Training, Wage Subsidy, or Self-employment

I do not need assistance with any of the above as I have the certification, education, skills and knowledge required for my employment or self-employment goal

Other (please specify)

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* 6. I need help with success in training or education

Not applicable as I don't plan on going back to school or taking a course (skip to next question)

Reviewing my learning strengths & weaknesses so I will feel confident in re-training/education

Learning how to build good study habits and learning strategies

Finding out how to upgrade my Math, English or other pre-requisite courses

Identifying or assessing for possible learning difficulties/disabilities and ways to manage them

Volunteering to make sure I am suited to the career I am re-training for and/or to meet course entrance requirements

Balancing school and personal/work life (day care, transportation, support network, study habits, managing homework)

I do not need assistance with any of the above as I feel confident that I have the skills to successfully complete my training/education

Other (please specify)

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* 7. I need help to be successful on the job

How to be successful when starting work with a new employer

How to work with difficult people

How to advance on the job

How to manage my career & avoid future periods of unemployment

How to make the best use of work references

I do not need assistance with any of the above as I have the skills to keep, succeed and advance on the job

Other things needed to successfully maintain employment (please specify)

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* 8. Please rate your job search tools

	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Polished, up-to-date & targeted Resume (s)	Polished, up-to-date & targeted Resume (s) Poor	Polished, up-to-date & targeted Resume (s) Fair	Polished, up-to-date & targeted Resume (s) Good	Polished, up-to-date & targeted Resume (s) Excellent	Polished, up-to-date & targeted Resume (s) Excellent
Know how to draft a tailored cover letter	Know how to draft a tailored cover letter Poor	Know how to draft a tailored cover letter Fair	Know how to draft a tailored cover letter Good	Know how to draft a tailored cover letter Excellent	Know how to draft a tailored cover letter Excellent
Confidence approaching employers	Confidence approaching employers Poor	Confidence approaching employers Fair	Confidence approaching employers Good	Confidence approaching employers Excellent	Confidence approaching employers Excellent
Confidence in interview situations	Confidence in interview situations Poor	Confidence in interview situations Fair	Confidence in interview situations Good	Confidence in interview situations Excellent	Confidence in interview situations Excellent

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* 9. Do you use any of the following at home:

Computer

Internet

Scanner

Fax

Word processor for letter, resumes, etc

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* 10. Please rate your computer skills for job search

	Fair	Average	Good	Excellent	Excellent
using the internet to look for and apply for work	using the internet to look for and apply for work Fair	using the internet to look for and apply for work Average	using the internet to look for and apply for work Good	using the internet to look for and apply for work Excellent	using the internet to look for and apply for work Excellent
using email to contact employers, businesses or organizations	using email to contact employers, businesses or organizations Fair	using email to contact employers, businesses or organizations Average	using email to contact employers, businesses or organizations Good	using email to contact employers, businesses or organizations Excellent	using email to contact employers, businesses or organizations Excellent
using word processor/computer to update resumes and draft cover letters	using word processor/computer to update resumes and draft cover letters Fair	using word processor/computer to update resumes and draft cover letters Average	using word processor/computer to update resumes and draft cover letters Good	using word processor/computer to update resumes and draft cover letters Excellent	using word processor/computer to update resumes and draft cover letters Excellent

Other Computer skills you need (please specify)

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* 11. If you would like to discuss your survey afterwards with one of the staff, please provide us with your first name and last initial ONLY. You also have the option to leave it blank to remain anonymous

First Name & Last initial (optional)

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