Career & Professional Aspirations Benchmarking Study

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1 Career & Professional Aspirations Benchmarking Study Spring 2013

2 The NASPA Assessment & Knowledge Consortium is a collection of assessment instruments powered by Campus Labs focused on key areas within Student Affairs. Participating campuses can select up to four assessments to administer during an academic year. Consortium studies are designed to provide colleges and universities with actionable campus-specific and benchmarking data to shape and enhance programming inside and outside the classroom. Consortium members have access to a secure assessment portal to view, analyze, and share study results. Asessment Areas Include Profile of the College Student Experience Campus Activities Career & Professional Aspirations Fraternity & Sorority Life Mental Health Counseling Orientation Recreation & Wellness Residence Life Student Conduct Student Union Programming 2

3 The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) advances campus activities in higher education through a business and learning partnership. Members of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) administer conduct standards for students at institutions of higher education and recognize that a personal sense of honor sustains both individuals and their communities. Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I) members believe in developing exceptional residential experiences at colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions around the world. The mission of the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) is to provide education, leadership and professional development in the fields of college student orientation, transition and retention. The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) enriches its members through education, advocacy, and the delivery of services. It is comprised of students and administrators whose mission is to build campus community. The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is the leading resource for professional and student development, education, and research in collegiate recreational sports. The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) enhances its members' ability to create fraternity and sorority experiences that positively affect students, host institutions, and communities. The Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) is a multi-disciplinary, member-driven, research center focused on providing accurate and up-to-date information about the mental health of today's college students in order to serve the needs of mental health providers, administrators, researchers, and the public. NASPA is the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice, and affirms the commitment of the student affairs profession to educating the whole student and integrating student life and learning. Campus Labs (formerly StudentVoice) provides the necessary tools to create a comprehensive, coordinated, and centralized assessment approach across an institution. 3

4 Career & Professional Aspirations Benchmarking Study What is the Career & Professional Aspirations Benchmarking Study? The Career & Professional Aspirations survey instrument was designed to provide an accurate portrait of today s college students awareness of and experiences with career services as they work toward achieving professional aspirations. The Career & Professional Aspirations Benchmark is an online assessment that is administered during the spring semester to a sample of undergraduate students. The assessment provides actionable data on: utilization of career services' offerings; outcomes of utilizing career services and other career-related information/advice; and, sources of career advice and mentoring and the perceived helpfulness of that information. In addition to institutionspecific data, institutions administering this survey have access to national and peer comparison benchmarking data. Survey Methodology The survey sample was a random sample of 3750 currently enrolled undergraduate students. The survey was sent via on February 3, Students received two reminders to respond and the survey was closed on February 26, Minimal incentives for filling out the survey were provided. The response rate was approximately 21% (N=802). Typically, response rates at average between 10%- 12% on surveys administered electronically. Fall 2012 resident headcount enrollment was 16,926 (15, FTE), including 14,015 (13, FTE) undergraduates and 2,911 (2,273.5 FTE) graduate students. Ninety percent (12,682) of resident undergraduate and 42% (1,216) of resident graduate students were enrolled on a full-time basis. Sixty-five percent of resident 4

5 undergraduate students were female. Twenty-five percent of resident undergraduate students and 14% of resident graduate students were African-American. Thirty-two percent of resident undergraduate students lived in residence halls. In fall 2012 the extension headcount was 1,246 (an additional 343 resident students took extension courses), making the total university student headcount 18,172. (Institutional Research, Campus Profile). How Can the Career & Professional Aspirations Study be used? The results of the Career & Professional Aspirations study can be used in a variety of ways. Information from the study can be used to justify and inform campus educational outreach efforts, demonstrate the impact of career services and programs impact on learning outcomes, and justify the continued existence of staff and other support for the career services center. The project provides a better understanding of the characteristics, perceptions, and attitudes of today s college students as they relate to future career and professional aspirations. For assistance in using and interpreting results or for any other questions relating to the survey, please contact: Dr.Cherry Callahan Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs cmcallah@uncg.edu 5

6 Career & Professional Aspirations Benchmarking Study Spring 2013 SELECT HIGHLIGHTS The distribution of the nearly 800 students who completed this survey includes: 20% first year students, 20% sophomores, 29% juniors, and 27% seniors (p. 7). When asked about their plans immediately after graduation from college, 65% plan to go into the workforce and 46% plan to go to graduate/professional school (multiple responses were permitted) (p. 7). The vast majority (80%) of students planning to go to work immediately after graduation expect to remain in their first job for five years or less (p. 8). In terms of their expectation regarding employer and career stability, 82% of student respondents expect to change employers between two and five times throughout their lifetime. 23% expect to remain in the same career while 76% expect to change careers between one and five times (p. 8). In terms of how often they have visited the Career Services Office, 26% of respondents had visited at least once in the past semester (p. 10). The most popular uses of Career Services among respondents are on-campus job fairs (22%) and resume writing assistance (20%) (p. 10). The most popular explanations for not seeking Career Services assistance include: I m not ready yet/it s too early (43%), and I m too busy (39%) (p. 11). respondents reported that, outside of career services staff, the most common means of obtaining career information/advice/mentoring are friends/peers, family members, and academic advisors (pp ). As a result of the career advice/counseling/information received since enrolling at, 52% of respondents report gaining skills/abilities they ll use after college and 58% report being more likely to complete their degree at (pp ). 6

7 Please indicate your current class standing: First year/freshman 21.83% 19.92% Sophomore 22.50% 20.43% Junior 24.89% 29.07% Senior 25.71% 26.82% Graduate student 4.12% 0.25% Non-degree seeking 0.31% 1.75% Other 0.63% 1.75% Total Respondents What do you think you will do immediately after graduation? Begin my own business 4.71% 6.88% Work for the government 13.24% 15.52% Work for a non-profit 11.98% 10.39% organization Work for a private sector 39.37% 31.54% company or organization Go to graduate or professional 44.23% 45.81% school Military service 1.90% 2.50% Take time off 6.86% 8.51% Other (please specify) 9.21% 10.89% Total Respondents To how many graduate schools have you applied in the past twelve months? % 73.33% % 10.67% % 4.00% % 5.33% % 5.33% % 1.33% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% 10 or more 3.00% 0.00% Total Respondents Respondents to the next two questions are seniors with plans for graduate school (N=75) How many graduate schools have accepted you in the past twelve months? % 93.15% % 5.48% % 0.00% % 1.37% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% 10 or more 0.37% 0.00% Total Respondents

8 Please tell us more about your graduate school plans: What graduate school will you 97.33% 98.59% attend (or do you hope to attend)? In what graduate academic 98.62% 98.59% program are you enrolling (or do you hope to enroll in)? Total Respondents If you had to guess, how long do you think you will stay with your first employer after graduation? Less than 2 years 23.60% 22.42% About 2-5 years 60.64% 58.69% About 6-10 years 8.17% 10.33% More than 10 years 7.59% 8.56% Total Respondents Respondents to this and the next few questions are students planning to go directly to work after graduation (N=398) If you had to guess, how many times do you think you will change employers during your lifetime? 0 times 2.15% 1.27% 1 time 4.74% 4.56% 2 times 14.85% 15.70% 3 times 33.05% 37.72% 4 times 18.00% 16.20% 5 times 14.86% 14.43% 6 times 4.67% 3.80% 7 times 2.41% 2.28% 8 times 1.59% 1.27% 9 times 0.28% 0.00% 10 or more times 3.39% 2.78% Total Respondents If you had to guess, how many times do you think you will change careers during your lifetime? 0 times 24.56% 22.67% 1 time 27.49% 29.47% 2 times 26.93% 29.22% 3 times 14.30% 12.59% 4 times 3.21% 2.27% 5 times 1.80% 2.02% 6 times 0.64% 1.01% 7 times 0.33% 0.00% 8 times 0.22% 0.50% 9 times 0.05% 0.00% 10 or more times 0.49% 0.25% Total Respondents

9 How do you perceive the current job market? I already have a job in my chosen field % 11.31% I will find a job before I graduate % 20.35% I will find a job soon after I graduate % 28.89% It will take me a few months to find a job % 32.91% It will take me more than a few months to find a job. 7.88% 6.53% Total Respondents How much do you expect to earn during your first year of employment? Less than $20, % 6.80% $20,000 - $25, % 13.60% $25,001 - $30, % 19.40% $30,001 - $35, % 13.60% $35,001 - $40, % 15.87% $40,001 - $45, % 9.07% $45,001 - $50, % 8.31% $50,001 - $55, % 4.28% $55,001 - $60, % 2.77% $60,001 - $65, % 2.27% $65,001 - $70, % 2.27% $70,001 - $75, % 0.25% $75,001 - $80, % 0.25% More than $80, % 1.26% Total Respondents How many job interviews have you had in the past six months? % 67.42% % 18.18% % 10.61% % 1.52% % 0.76% % 0.76% % 0.76% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% 10 or more 1.88% 0.00% Total Respondents Respondents to this and the next few questions are seniors planning to get jobs rather than going to graduate school (N=133) 9

10 How many job offers have you had in the past six months? % 66.41% % 19.08% % 11.45% % 2.29% % 0.00% % 0.76% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% % 0.00% 10 or more 0.09% 0.00% Total Respondents Which best describes you? I am actively seeking employment % 22.56% I have accepted an offer of employment. (Please specify 15.40% 4.51% your title and employer) I am continuing in a position in which I was already 19.05% 35.34% employed. I am NOT actively seeking employment at this time % 37.59% Total Respondents During your time at this college/university, how often have you visited the Career Services Office? Several times a semester/quarter (4 or more times) 2.93% 2.43% A few times a semester/quarter (2-3 times) 11.27% 10.61% Once a semester/quarter 11.71% 12.92% Once a year 11.41% 9.72% Less than once a year 14.27% 15.22% Never 48.41% 49.10% Total Respondents In which of the following Career Services programs and services have you participated? (Check all that apply) Individual career counseling 13.28% 10.05% Resume writing/reviewing assistance 27.16% 19.84% Career skills testing and career assessments 5.77% 6.79% Job search assistance 8.75% 11.49% On-campus job fairs 22.44% 21.54% Internship/co-op search assistance 8.75% 3.92% Graduate school information assistance 4.11% 3.00% Practice interview sessions 5.24% 1.17% Career or employment workshops 5.53% 5.09% Career Services online resume and job listing delivery 1.91% 0.00% system Other (please specify) 2.56% 2.61% None of the above 46.66% 45.56% Total Respondents

11 Which of the following experiences have you had since enrolling at this college/university? (Check all that apply) Full-time employment in my field of interest 6.91% 7.08% Part-time employment in my field of interest 19.42% 18.28% Internship in my field of interest 22.67% 15.70% Co-op in my field of interest 1.55% 0.00% I have not had any of the above experiences in my field of 57.96% 65.25% interest. Total Respondents Why have you not used any Career Services-related resources? (Check all that apply) I already have a job 20.04% 23.19% I was not aware of the services 30.11% 18.55% I do not think that Career Services can help me 9.34% 5.51% I rely on other sources of information 13.96% 11.01% No need to yet (I am not ready to utilize their services) 41.81% 42.61% Not helpful for my major 5.98% 4.64% Not interested 9.04% 6.38% Too busy 35.71% 39.13% One of my friends had a bad experience with Career 1.26% 0.29% Services Other (please specify) 6.02% 11.59% Total Respondents Why have you not completed an internship during your time at this college/university? (Check all that apply) Already had experience/job in my field 18.92% 21.01% Could not afford to take an unpaid internship/co-op instead 33.13% 33.33% of a paid job Not enough time for an internship/co-op 34.26% 36.23% Not interested 10.03% 6.52% Did not know that getting an internships/co-op experience 7.64% 5.80% would be important Did not know where to go to look for an internship/co-op 18.39% 26.09% opportunity Could not find an internship/co-op experience in my field 16.67% 13.77% Applied, but did not get offered any internships or co-ops 11.75% 7.25% Other (please specify) 17.46% 18.84% Total Respondents

12 How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Individual career counseling Once a week or more 1.59% 4.29% Once a month 7.65% 5.71% Once a semester/quarter 29.41% 28.57% Once a year 25.82% 24.29% Less than once a year 28.24% 34.29% Never 7.29% 2.86% Total Respondents Individual career counseling % 4.78% % 1.61% Very helpful 36.01% 36.51% Somewhat helpful 41.44% 46.03% Not very helpful 10.25% 14.29% Not at all helpful 4.40% 1.59% NA/Not applicable 7.90% 1.59% Total Respondents How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Resume writing/reviewing assistance Once a week or more 1.44% 3.60% Once a month 6.36% 5.76% Once a semester/quarter 30.26% 32.37% Once a year 30.40% 22.30% Less than once a year 28.65% 35.25% Never 2.88% 0.72% Total Respondents

13 - Resume writing/reviewing assistance % 2.10% % 1.55% Very helpful 53.96% 56.82% Somewhat helpful 35.58% 34.85% Not very helpful 5.13% 4.55% Not at all helpful 2.03% 1.52% NA/Not applicable 3.30% 2.27% Total Respondents How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Career skills testing and career assessments Once a week or more 0.91% 0.00% Once a month 3.91% 4.08% Once a semester/quarter 17.45% 24.49% Once a year 30.47% 22.45% Less than once a year 35.68% 32.65% Never 11.59% 16.33% Total Respondents Career skills testing and career assessments % 4.35% % 0.00% Very helpful 27.21% 29.79% Somewhat helpful 43.46% 38.30% Not very helpful 13.61% 12.77% Not at all helpful 3.83% 0.00% NA/Not applicable 11.89% 19.15% Total Respondents

14 How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Job search assistance Once a week or more 5.66% 2.53% Once a month 13.82% 16.46% Once a semester/quarter 25.67% 30.38% Once a year 20.38% 21.52% Less than once a year 19.75% 18.99% Never 14.72% 10.13% Total Respondents Job search assistance % 6.80% % 4.48% Very helpful 26.00% 28.95% Somewhat helpful 40.76% 42.11% Not very helpful 13.46% 13.16% Not at all helpful 5.85% 3.95% NA/Not applicable 13.93% 11.84% Total Respondents How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - On-campus job fairs Once a week or more 0.82% 0.64% Once a month 3.75% 5.13% Once a semester/quarter 41.56% 42.95% Once a year 32.51% 28.85% Less than once a year 17.98% 18.59% Never 3.38% 3.85% Total Respondents

15 - On-campus job fairs % 6.54% % 4.17% Very helpful 24.88% 23.33% Somewhat helpful 45.48% 50.00% Not very helpful 18.72% 18.67% Not at all helpful 6.23% 4.00% NA/Not applicable 4.70% 4.00% Total Respondents How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Internship/co-op search assistance Once a week or more 5.34% 7.41% Once a month 10.32% 7.41% Once a semester/quarter 25.53% 18.52% Once a year 25.18% 18.52% Less than once a year 21.80% 29.63% Never 11.83% 18.52% Total Respondents Internship/co-op search assistance % 5.93% % 4.17% Very helpful 29.77% 25.93% Somewhat helpful 39.63% 51.85% Not very helpful 13.24% 7.41% Not at all helpful 5.21% 3.70% NA/Not applicable 12.15% 11.11% Total Respondents

16 How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Graduate school information assistance Once a week or more 1.95% 4.35% Once a month 5.85% 8.70% Once a semester/quarter 23.39% 26.09% Once a year 30.60% 21.74% Less than once a year 30.02% 30.43% Never 8.19% 8.70% Total Respondents Graduate school information assistance % 3.06% % 5.26% Very helpful 32.06% 40.91% Somewhat helpful 46.77% 36.36% Not very helpful 10.48% 4.55% Not at all helpful 2.82% 4.55% NA/Not applicable 7.86% 13.64% Total Respondents How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Practice interview sessions Once a week or more 2.04% 0.00% Once a month 5.26% 28.57% Once a semester/quarter 19.71% 14.29% Once a year 30.95% 14.29% Less than once a year 37.81% 42.86% Never 4.23% 0.00% Total Respondents

17 - Practice interview sessions % 2.04% % 0.00% Very helpful 54.26% 80.00% Somewhat helpful 33.18% 20.00% Not very helpful 5.83% 0.00% Not at all helpful 1.94% 0.00% NA/Not applicable 4.78% 0.00% Total Respondents How frequently have you utilized the following services or programs while enrolled at this college/university, and how helpful was the service or program for your career and professional development? - Career or employment workshops Once a week or more 1.99% 0.00% Once a month 9.36% 8.82% Once a semester/quarter 30.76% 29.41% Once a year 25.96% 20.59% Less than once a year 19.06% 26.47% Never 12.87% 14.71% Total Respondents Career or employment workshops * % 4.61% % 0.00% Very helpful 27.77% 51.43% Somewhat helpful 45.41% 22.86% Not very helpful 10.61% 2.86% Not at all helpful 4.05% 0.00% NA/Not applicable 12.16% 22.86% Total Respondents

18 How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Academic advisor Once a week or more 4.76% 4.13% Once a month 15.62% 11.28% Once a semester/quarter 45.44% 49.24% Once a year 9.13% 8.39% Less than once a year 7.00% 7.70% Never 18.05% 19.26% Total Respondents Academic advisor % 6.64% % 5.03% Very helpful 33.67% 35.40% Somewhat helpful 34.23% 33.67% Not very helpful 10.47% 9.64% Not at all helpful 5.57% 4.17% NA/Not applicable 16.06% 17.12% Total Respondents How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Alumni from my college/university Once a week or more 2.89% 3.07% Once a month 7.14% 5.30% Once a semester/quarter 9.72% 8.79% Once a year 9.07% 5.02% Less than once a year 8.94% 9.62% Never 62.24% 68.20% Total Respondents Alumni from my college/university % 6.71% % 7.44% Very helpful 13.10% 10.23% Somewhat helpful 19.66% 17.25% Not very helpful 5.54% 5.26% Not at all helpful 2.76% 2.63% 18

19 NA/Not applicable 58.94% 64.62% Total Respondents N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Career Services staff at my college/university Once a week or more 2.35% 3.50% Once a month 4.41% 5.32% Once a semester/quarter 12.39% 11.34% Once a year 11.19% 9.52% Less than once a year 13.11% 16.53% Never 56.54% 53.78% Total Respondents Career Services staff at my college/university * % 8.12% % 4.15% Very helpful 12.51% 13.58% Somewhat helpful 22.22% 23.65% Not very helpful 7.29% 6.57% Not at all helpful 3.71% 1.90% NA/Not applicable 54.27% 54.31% Total Respondents How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Faculty members Once a week or more 11.24% 13.78% Once a month 21.43% 19.83% Once a semester/quarter 24.25% 20.39% Once a year 9.87% 5.63% Less than once a year 7.82% 9.42% Never 25.40% 30.94% Total Respondents

20 - Faculty members * % 2.94% % 2.26% Very helpful 31.54% 33.53% Somewhat helpful 35.41% 30.31% Not very helpful 7.14% 5.86% Not at all helpful 2.25% 1.61% NA/Not applicable 23.66% 28.70% Total Respondents How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Friends/peers Once a week or more 26.72% 28.69% Once a month 32.05% 28.97% Once a semester/quarter 16.05% 14.76% Once a year 6.18% 6.69% Less than once a year 4.68% 6.96% Never 14.33% 13.93% Total Respondents Friends/peers % 2.86% % 3.23% Very helpful 24.36% 25.62% Somewhat helpful 46.57% 44.40% Not very helpful 12.61% 12.95% Not at all helpful 2.46% 2.77% NA/Not applicable 14.00% 14.26% Total Respondents

21 How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Parents/other family members Once a week or more 28.76% 32.02% Once a month 31.92% 26.12% Once a semester/quarter 14.31% 12.36% Once a year 6.17% 5.20% Less than once a year 4.15% 6.18% Never 14.69% 18.12% Total Respondents Parents/other family members % 3.81% % 3.30% Very helpful 32.29% 33.72% Somewhat helpful 39.87% 35.17% Not very helpful 10.53% 11.58% Not at all helpful 3.28% 2.75% NA/Not applicable 14.03% 16.79% Total Respondents How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Professional in the field in which I am interested Once a week or more 10.66% 9.99% Once a month 19.52% 17.20% Once a semester/quarter 20.30% 19.56% Once a year 12.02% 12.90% Less than once a year 8.57% 9.29% Never 28.93% 31.07% Total Respondents

22 - Professional in the field in which I am interested % 2.34% % 1.50% Very helpful 38.92% 37.74% Somewhat helpful 25.72% 25.25% Not very helpful 4.59% 3.92% Not at all helpful 1.66% 1.02% NA/Not applicable 29.11% 32.08% Total Respondents How frequently have you received career information/advice/mentoring from the following source(s), and how helpful was the source(s) for your career and professional development? - Online social networking sites Once a week or more 9.55% 12.15% Once a month 14.06% 12.71% Once a semester/quarter 11.20% 10.06% Once a year 6.75% 6.98% Less than once a year 7.44% 7.54% Never 51.00% 50.56% Total Respondents Online social networking sites % 10.67% % 11.14% Very helpful 9.02% 10.76% Somewhat helpful 22.76% 22.67% Not very helpful 13.09% 11.77% Not at all helpful 5.36% 5.67% NA/Not applicable 49.77% 49.13% Total Respondents

23 As a result of the career advice/counseling/information I have received since enrolling at my college/university... - I am more aware of careers that relate to my major or area of interest. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 12.98% % 11.94% Strongly agree 29.48% 27.91% Somewhat agree 35.95% 37.91% Neither agree nor disagree 21.60% 22.24% Somewhat disagree 7.00% 7.01% Strongly disagree 5.98% 4.93% Total Respondents I feel more confident in my ability to create a resume that showcases my skills and talents. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 16.59% % 20.33% Strongly agree 27.15% 23.62% Somewhat agree 30.61% 26.76% Neither agree nor disagree 25.65% 29.30% Somewhat disagree 9.73% 11.96% Strongly disagree 6.86% 8.37% Total Respondents I feel better prepared to interview for jobs. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 18.95% % 21.33% Strongly agree 20.86% 18.91% Somewhat agree 28.59% 27.08% Neither agree nor disagree 31.61% 32.68% Somewhat disagree 11.40% 13.62% Strongly disagree 7.54% 7.72% Total Respondents

24 As a result of the career advice/counseling/information I have received since enrolling at my college/university... - I am better able to articulate my life goals. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 13.99% % 11.90% Strongly agree 24.49% 26.20% Somewhat agree 34.46% 36.30% Neither agree nor disagree 27.06% 25.60% Somewhat disagree 8.37% 6.93% Strongly disagree 5.62% 4.97% Total Respondents I am better able to articulate my values, attitudes, and beliefs. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 11.10% % 9.01% Strongly agree 28.89% 33.13% Somewhat agree 33.53% 32.21% Neither agree nor disagree 26.48% 25.65% Somewhat disagree 6.12% 4.89% Strongly disagree 4.99% 4.12% Total Respondents I am more likely to seek career advice/counseling/information on campus, if needed, in the future. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 14.61% % 12.46% Strongly agree 29.32% 33.33% Somewhat agree 31.85% 31.98% Neither agree nor disagree 24.22% 22.22% Somewhat disagree 8.41% 7.51% Strongly disagree 6.20% 4.95% Total Respondents

25 As a result of the career advice/counseling/information I have received since enrolling at my college/university... - I feel confident in my ability to land a job in my chosen field upon graduation. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 15.06% % 16.22% Strongly agree 24.65% 25.04% Somewhat agree 35.71% 31.81% Neither agree nor disagree 24.59% 26.93% Somewhat disagree 9.74% 9.76% Strongly disagree 5.32% 6.46% Total Respondents My critical thinking/problem solving skills have improved. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 8.95% % 6.50% Strongly agree 28.90% 29.91% Somewhat agree 35.95% 38.37% Neither agree nor disagree 26.20% 25.23% Somewhat disagree 5.09% 4.08% Strongly disagree 3.86% 2.42% Total Respondents My understanding of diverse perspectives has changed. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 9.06% % 4.84% Strongly agree 30.51% 37.52% Somewhat agree 33.15% 31.62% Neither agree nor disagree 27.29% 26.02% Somewhat disagree 5.04% 2.57% Strongly disagree 4.02% 2.27% Total Respondents

26 As a result of the career advice/counseling/information I have received since enrolling at my college/university... - I feel better prepared to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 8.83% % 4.69% Strongly agree 35.45% 44.78% Somewhat agree 29.47% 28.44% Neither agree nor disagree 26.25% 22.09% Somewhat disagree 4.85% 2.57% Strongly disagree 3.98% 2.12% Total Respondents I am more likely to complete my degree at this college/university. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 7.89% % 6.53% Strongly agree 49.08% 58.12% Somewhat agree 20.57% 16.84% Neither agree nor disagree 22.46% 18.51% Somewhat disagree 3.58% 4.40% Strongly disagree 4.31% 2.12% Total Respondents My satisfaction with my collegiate experience has improved. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 10.55% % 8.77% Strongly agree 31.69% 36.61% Somewhat agree 31.15% 31.32% Neither agree nor disagree 26.61% 23.30% Somewhat disagree 5.83% 5.60% Strongly disagree 4.73% 3.18% Total Respondents

27 As a result of the career advice/counseling/information I have received since enrolling at my college/university... - I have gained skills/abilities that I will use after college. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 6.29% % 4.20% Strongly agree 45.52% 51.72% Somewhat agree 30.88% 29.09% Neither agree nor disagree 17.31% 14.99% Somewhat disagree 3.26% 2.40% Strongly disagree 3.03% 1.80% Total Respondents Are you willing to answer some additional questions about your opinions on employment and your career aspirations? Yes 61.93% 68.06% No 38.07% 31.94% Total Respondents How important are the following factors to you when considering a job opportunity? - Benefits * % 1.06% % 0.83% Very important 57.98% 63.20% Moderately important 33.36% 30.15% Slightly important 7.31% 5.82% Not at all important 1.06% 0.83% Not applicable 0.29% 0.00% Total Respondents

28 How important are the following factors to you when considering a job opportunity? - Boss/supervisor that I respect * % 0.98% % 1.47% Very important 59.80% 65.27% Moderately important 32.29% 28.24% Slightly important 6.68% 4.81% Not at all important 0.97% 1.46% Not applicable 0.25% 0.21% Total Respondents Co-workers that I like being around * % 1.92% % 3.77% Very important 49.70% 46.03% Moderately important 37.11% 37.45% Slightly important 11.07% 12.76% Not at all important 1.92% 3.77% Not applicable 0.21% 0.00% Total Respondents Organizational culture that matches my values * % 3.35% % 3.56% Very important 46.12% 40.21% Moderately important 35.59% 38.96% Slightly important 14.36% 16.67% Not at all important 3.33% 3.54% Not applicable 0.60% 0.63% Total Respondents

29 How important are the following factors to you when considering a job opportunity? - Relaxed dress code * % 48.07% % 39.87% Very important 6.18% 6.51% Moderately important 16.48% 21.01% Slightly important 28.27% 31.09% Not at all important 47.14% 38.87% Not applicable 1.94% 2.52% Total Respondents Future career opportunities % 0.71% % 0.84% Very important 66.56% 70.71% Moderately important 25.97% 21.76% Slightly important 6.37% 6.49% Not at all important 0.71% 0.84% Not applicable 0.38% 0.21% Total Respondents Job responsibilities that are consistent with my major * % 4.44% % 3.56% Very important 46.61% 54.49% Moderately important 34.28% 32.15% Slightly important 14.06% 9.60% Not at all important 4.41% 3.55% Not applicable 0.63% 0.21% Total Respondents

30 How important are the following factors to you when considering a job opportunity? - Company or organization is known as 'GREEN' % 33.04% % 30.22% Very important 7.38% 8.54% Moderately important 21.13% 22.08% Slightly important 35.93% 36.25% Not at all important 31.79% 28.96% Not applicable 3.77% 4.17% Total Respondents Location close to family and/or friends % 14.76% % 17.76% Very important 22.81% 21.92% Moderately important 33.73% 31.73% Slightly important 27.87% 27.56% Not at all important 14.62% 17.54% Not applicable 0.98% 1.25% Total Respondents Company or organization is recognized as a leader in the field N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 10.90% % 10.21% Very important 21.89% 18.28% Moderately important 39.51% 42.23% Slightly important 26.55% 28.15% Not at all important 10.76% 10.08% Not applicable 1.30% 1.26% Total Respondents

31 How important are the following factors to you when considering a job opportunity? - A salary higher than my graduating peers % 25.45% % 23.00% Very important 16.39% 15.24% Moderately important 29.38% 28.81% Slightly important 27.60% 32.15% Not at all important 25.05% 22.76% Not applicable 1.59% 1.04% Total Respondents Employers check various sources of information prior to hiring college graduates. How comfortable would you be with a potential employer...? - Viewing your Facebook (or other online community) profile N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank * % 5.17% % 5.23% Very comfortable 50.63% 61.09% Somewhat comfortable 31.86% 24.27% Somewhat uncomfortable 12.33% 9.41% Very uncomfortable 5.17% 5.23% Total Respondents Searching for your name on Google or other similar online venue N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 2.62% % 3.57% Very comfortable 69.75% 73.53% Somewhat comfortable 21.40% 17.44% Somewhat uncomfortable 6.23% 5.46% Very uncomfortable 2.62% 3.57% Total Respondents

32 Employers check various sources of information prior to hiring college graduates. How comfortable would you be with a potential employer...? - Running a credit check % 3.32% % 4.39% Very comfortable 73.59% 70.50% Somewhat comfortable 16.69% 17.57% Somewhat uncomfortable 6.40% 7.53% Very uncomfortable 3.32% 4.39% Total Respondents Requiring a drug test * % 2.42% % 1.27% Very comfortable 84.52% 88.58% Somewhat comfortable 9.22% 6.77% Somewhat uncomfortable 3.84% 3.38% Very uncomfortable 2.42% 1.27% Total Respondents Running a background check for things such as pirating music, movies, and videos * % 6.06% % 3.56% Very comfortable 64.46% 76.15% Somewhat comfortable 18.55% 13.18% Somewhat uncomfortable 10.93% 7.11% Very uncomfortable 6.06% 3.56% Total Respondents

33 What impact do you think each of the following would have on an employer's evaluation of a potential job candidate? - Candidate researched the company adequately. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 0.28% % 0.00% Very positive impact 68.15% 71.10% Somewhat positive impact 28.39% 25.74% Neither positive nor negative 3.17% 3.16% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.18% 0.00% Very negative impact 0.10% 0.00% Total Respondents Candidate marketed themself well. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 0.17% % 0.42% Very positive impact 77.38% 82.11% Somewhat positive impact 20.55% 15.58% Neither positive nor negative 1.91% 1.89% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.07% 0.42% Very negative impact 0.10% 0.00% Total Respondents Candidate was enthusiastic about him/herself. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 1.68% % 2.75% Very positive impact 66.11% 68.50% Somewhat positive impact 27.13% 24.31% Neither positive nor negative 5.08% 4.44% impact Somewhat negative impact 1.42% 1.90% Very negative impact 0.27% 0.85% Total Respondents

34 What impact do you think each of the following would have on an employer's evaluation of a potential job candidate? - Candidate was enthusiastic about the opportunity. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 0.22% % 0.21% Very positive impact 84.30% 85.65% Somewhat positive impact 14.14% 12.45% Neither positive nor negative 1.33% 1.69% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.11% 0.21% Very negative impact 0.11% 0.00% Total Respondents Candidate's oral communication skills were of high quality. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 0.22% % 0.42% Very positive impact 84.68% 86.20% Somewhat positive impact 13.83% 11.68% Neither positive nor negative 1.26% 1.70% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.13% 0.42% Very negative impact 0.10% 0.00% Total Respondents Candidate's written communication skills were of high quality. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 0.28% % 0.42% Very positive impact 73.87% 81.32% Somewhat positive impact 23.08% 15.92% Neither positive nor negative 2.77% 2.34% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.20% 0.42% Very negative impact 0.08% 0.00% Total Respondents

35 What impact do you think each of the following would have on an employer's evaluation of a potential job candidate? - Candidate's resume was of high quality. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 0.36% % 0.42% Very positive impact 67.15% 68.07% Somewhat positive impact 28.85% 26.68% Neither positive nor negative 3.64% 4.83% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.24% 0.42% Very negative impact 0.13% 0.00% Total Respondents Candidate missed a scheduled job interview. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 85.26% % 87.39% Very positive impact 10.40% 8.82% Somewhat positive impact 2.94% 2.10% Neither positive nor negative 1.40% 1.68% impact Somewhat negative impact 9.36% 9.03% Very negative impact 75.90% 78.36% Total Respondents Candidate dressed appropriately. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 3.14% % 2.55% Very positive impact 62.30% 73.04% Somewhat positive impact 31.93% 22.93% Neither positive nor negative 2.63% 1.49% impact Somewhat negative impact 1.23% 1.06% Very negative impact 1.90% 1.49% Total Respondents

36 What impact do you think each of the following would have on an employer's evaluation of a potential job candidate? - Candidate had poor references. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 81.73% % 83.97% Very positive impact 6.94% 7.17% Somewhat positive impact 4.80% 3.38% Neither positive nor negative 6.53% 5.49% impact Somewhat negative impact 38.28% 32.07% Very negative impact 43.46% 51.90% Total Respondents Candidate had been arrested for a misdemeanor. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 80.10% % 80.63% Very positive impact 6.91% 7.58% Somewhat positive impact 4.35% 3.37% Neither positive nor negative 8.64% 8.42% impact Somewhat negative impact 37.71% 39.58% Very negative impact 42.39% 41.05% Total Respondents Candidate appeared confident in themself. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 0.67% % 1.05% Very positive impact 69.29% 75.58% Somewhat positive impact 28.02% 21.47% Neither positive nor negative 2.02% 1.89% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.32% 1.05% Very negative impact 0.35% 0.00% Total Respondents

37 What impact do you think each of the following would have on an employer's evaluation of a potential job candidate? - Candidate had poor classroom attendance/skipped classes. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 73.71% % 77.94% Very positive impact 6.09% 6.30% Somewhat positive impact 4.96% 3.15% Neither positive nor negative 15.24% 12.61% impact Somewhat negative impact 39.97% 35.29% Very negative impact 33.74% 42.65% Total Respondents Candidate had visible tattoos/body piercing. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 55.03% % 54.85% Very positive impact 4.50% 5.70% Somewhat positive impact 5.28% 4.64% Neither positive nor negative 35.19% 34.81% impact Somewhat negative impact 42.17% 40.51% Very negative impact 12.86% 14.35% Total Respondents Candidate was on time to the interview. N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank * % 0.29% % 0.63% Very positive impact 70.67% 79.83% Somewhat positive impact 24.25% 16.39% Neither positive nor negative 4.78% 3.15% impact Somewhat negative impact 0.15% 0.42% Very negative impact 0.14% 0.21% Total Respondents

38 How important do you feel it is to know/learn the following for a first interview for a potential job? - All of the divisions that make up the organization/organizational structure N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 4.01% % 4.63% Very important 29.08% 34.11% Moderately important 45.86% 41.68% Slightly important 21.06% 19.58% Not at all important 4.01% 4.63% Total Respondents Location of their headquarters % 2.78% % 3.58% Very important 48.93% 51.16% Moderately important 34.24% 30.32% Slightly important 14.05% 14.95% Not at all important 2.78% 3.58% Total Respondents When the company/organization was founded and by whom N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank * % 9.71% % 9.98% Very important 24.17% 31.63% Moderately important 36.98% 36.31% Slightly important 29.14% 22.08% Not at all important 9.71% 9.98% Total Respondents

39 How important do you feel it is to know/learn the following for a first interview for a potential job? - Who the company's/organization's competitors are % 2.06% % 1.69% Very important 52.13% 54.03% Moderately important 34.09% 32.84% Slightly important 11.72% 11.44% Not at all important 2.06% 1.69% Total Respondents Who their typical clients and/or customers are % 0.65% % 0.63% Very important 73.32% 74.53% Moderately important 22.46% 20.21% Slightly important 3.57% 4.63% Not at all important 0.65% 0.63% Total Respondents The corporate/organizational culture % 1.24% % 0.43% Very important 47.66% 50.75% Moderately important 41.32% 37.95% Slightly important 9.78% 10.87% Not at all important 1.24% 0.43% Total Respondents

40 How important do you feel it is to know/learn the following for a first interview for a potential job? - Specific details about the job for which you are interviewing N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 0.41% % 0.21% Very important 80.79% 81.99% Moderately important 16.13% 15.89% Slightly important 2.67% 1.91% Not at all important 0.41% 0.21% Total Respondents CEO, President, or Director's name/background information N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 5.97% % 6.53% Very important 29.88% 34.32% Moderately important 41.22% 38.74% Slightly important 22.94% 20.42% Not at all important 5.97% 6.53% Total Respondents Company's/organization's rank in the Fortune % 19.56% % 18.35% Very important 14.31% 13.71% Moderately important 33.62% 37.76% Slightly important 32.51% 30.17% Not at all important 19.56% 18.35% Total Respondents

41 How important do you feel it is to know/learn the following for a first interview for a potential job? - General understanding of their primary product/service N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 0.29% % 0.00% Very important 87.95% 89.45% Moderately important 10.94% 10.13% Slightly important 0.82% 0.42% Not at all important 0.29% 0.00% Total Respondents History of their primary product/service % 1.47% % 2.55% Very important 38.67% 43.74% Moderately important 44.88% 36.94% Slightly important 14.99% 16.77% Not at all important 1.47% 2.55% Total Respondents General understanding of their secondary/emerging product/service N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 0.88% % 1.27% Very important 52.52% 52.87% Moderately important 38.91% 38.00% Slightly important 7.69% 7.86% Not at all important 0.88% 1.27% Total Respondents

42 How important do you feel it is to know/learn the following for a first interview for a potential job? - General knowledge of the potential of secondary/emerging products/services % 1.16% % 1.48% Very important 49.34% 48.95% Moderately important 40.86% 40.51% Slightly important 8.63% 9.07% Not at all important 1.16% 1.48% Total Respondents Emerging issues affecting the industry/organization % 0.93% % 1.69% Very important 58.21% 57.63% Moderately important 33.79% 33.90% Slightly important 7.08% 6.78% Not at all important 0.93% 1.69% Total Respondents Company's/organization's expectations for a candidate's relocation N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 1.24% % 0.85% Very important 56.42% 62.79% Moderately important 33.34% 25.58% Slightly important 9.00% 10.78% Not at all important 1.24% 0.85% Total Respondents

43 How important do you feel it is to know/learn the following for a first interview for a potential job? - Recent mergers or acquisitions of the company % 2.10% % 4.03% Very important 41.89% 45.55% Moderately important 41.56% 37.92% Slightly important 14.45% 12.50% Not at all important 2.10% 4.03% Total Respondents Their relative standing in the marketplace % 2.15% % 3.16% Very important 44.64% 50.63% Moderately important 41.31% 34.81% Slightly important 11.90% 11.39% Not at all important 2.15% 3.16% Total Respondents Company's/organization's stock symbol/what their stock traded for recently N Top 1 Bottom 1 Rank % 10.45% % 11.21% Very important 26.76% 30.02% Moderately important 37.77% 32.77% Slightly important 25.02% 26.00% Not at all important 10.45% 11.21% Total Respondents

44 If you could start over again, would you go to the same college/university you are now attending? * % 4.55% % 3.46% Definitely would 39.65% 45.26% Probably would 35.84% 31.34% Probably would not 11.73% 12.67% Definitely would not 4.15% 3.20% Not sure 8.62% 7.52% Total Respondents How likely is it that you will be enrolled at this college/university next semester/quarter? N Top 2 Bottom 2 Rank % 4.75% % 4.84% Extremely likely 73.88% 74.44% Somewhat likely 6.01% 8.06% Somewhat unlikely 1.64% 1.94% Extremely unlikely 2.42% 2.36% Not sure 1.34% 2.22% Not applicable/graduating 14.72% 10.97% Total Respondents Are you a member of at least one student club or organization this semester/quarter? Yes 66.65% 41.28% No 33.35% 58.72% Total Respondents Are you involved in at least one intramural group, club sport or organized fitness activity on campus this semester/quarter? Yes 33.84% 17.02% No 66.16% 82.98% Total Respondents Are you a member of an intercollegiate athletic team? Yes 8.44% 2.66% No 91.56% 97.34% Total Respondents