North Carolina State University
In the first column, please indicate the importance of each of the following items to the identified NC State graudate's job. Use the scale provided (5=very important, 4=important, 3=moderately important, 2=of limited importance, 1=not important, 0=not applicable).
In the second column, please indicate how well you would rate this NC State graduate compared to other employees at the same level and in the smae capacity. Use the scale provided (5=excellent preparation, 4=good preparation, 3=average preparation, 2=fair preparation, 1=poor preparation, 0=not applicable).
Please fill in the bubble closest to your opinion.
1. Communication skills overall:
a. Written communication skills
b. Public speaking and presentation skills
c. Reading skills
d. Listening skills
2. Overall technical knowledge
3. Overall knowledge of computer applications:
a. Basic computer skills (word processing, etc.)
b. Technical computer skills (programming, etc.)
4. Ability to apply scientific principles
5. Ability to apply mathematical skills
6. Foreign language skills
7. Ability to work in teams
8. Leadership and management skills
9. Using knowledge to solve problems overall:
a. Thinking creatively
b. Planning objects
c. Defining problems
d. Solving problems
10. Conceptual ability overall:
a. Understanding how organizational systems interact
b. Bringing information/ideas together from different areas
11. Traits overall:
a. Professionalism
b. Conducting work activities in an ethical manner
c. Resourcefulness
d. Confidence in your ability to perform well
12. Work attitudes and skills overall:
a. Attitude toward work
b Ability to adjust to new job demands
c Working under pressure
d Making decisions under pressure
e Ability to work independently
f Understanding and carrying out assignments
g Ability to work with persons from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
h Being dependable and punctual
13. Professional Development overall:
a. Ability to learn independently
b. Ability to grow on the job
c. Willingness to accept new responsibilities
14. Previous Work, volunteer, or internship experience
15. Academic Background:
a. GPA
b. Relevant coursework
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Employee Background Information |
17. How long have you known this employee?
a.
Less than 1 year
b.
1-1.9 years
c.
2-2.9 years
d.
3-3.9 years
e.
4-4.9 years
f.
5-5.9 years
g.
10 or more years
18. Has this person been promoted since joining your organization?
a.
Yes
b.
No
c.
Don't know
19. Has your organization hired other NC State graduates?
a.
Yes
b.
No
c.
Don't know
20. What are the minimum educational requirements for this employee's position?
a.
High School Diploma
b.
Certificate Program or One year of college
c.
Associate Degree or two years of college
d.
Bachelor's Degree
e.
Graduate Degree
21. Relative to other employees, what is your overall evaluation of the educational preparation of your employee(s) who graduated from NC State?
a.
Much better preparation
b.
Somewhat better preparation
c.
About the same preparation
d.
Somewhat poorer preparation
e.
Much poorer preparation
f.
Not applicable
g.
Unable to evaluate
| Employer Background Information |
23. Approximately how many people are employed in your organization at this site?
a.
Less than 10
b.
10-19
c.
20-49
d.
50-99
e.
100-199
f.
200-499
g.
500-999
h.
1,000-9,999
i.
10,000 or more
24. How many people at this site hold the same job title or position as this NC State graduate?
a.
No others
b.
1-9
c.
10-19
d.
20-49
e.
50-99
f.
100-199
g.
200-499
h.
500 or more
25. Has many NC State graduates are employed in your organization at this site?
a.
This graduate only
b.
2-4
c.
5-9
d.
10-19
e.
20-99
f.
100 or more