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Hi. I am a fourth year Management Student at the University of York. I am currently gathering emperical data as part of my disserataion which, explores graduate perceptions prior to a graduate scheme, and addresses the realities of meeting such expectations. It would be a huge help if you could patticipate in this questionnaire.

It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the questionnaire at any point. It is very important for me to gather your opinions.


Your questionnaire responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the questionnaire or the procedures, you may contact Kim Eadie by email at the email address specified below.


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the questionnaire now by clicking on the Continue button below.


 
 

Have you applied to any graduate recruitment schemes this academic year?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

If YES, how many graduate schemes have you applied to?
 
1-5
 
6-10
 
11-15
 
16+
 
 

If YES to question 1, have you always applied to the same Company function? (e.g - IT, Marketing, Finance etc)
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

Which of the following factors work attract you to work for an organisation? (Select as many as relevant).
 
Career prospects
 
High salary
 
Excellent perks/benefits
 
Prospect of early responsibility
 
Good graduate training
 
Reputation
 
That they're well established
 
The fact that they are well known
 
Day-to-day work
 
Job security
 
Their size
 
Status as market leader
 
Their ethics
 
Prospect of international travel
 
Their brands
 
Current rate of growth
 
Their location
 
Would please family/parents
 
Impressing peers
 
Equal opportunities
 
Environmental record
 
Other
 

 
 

Out of the previous list of factors, which is the single most appealing?
 
Career prospects
 
High salary
 
Excellent perks/benefits
 
Prospect of early responsibility
 
Good graduate training
 
Reputation
 
That they're well established
 
The fact that they are well known
 
Day-to-day work
 
Job security
 
Their size
 
Status as market leader
 
Their ethics
 
Prospect of international travel
 
Their brands
 
Current rate of growth
 
Their location
 
Would please family/parents
 
Impressing peers
 
Equal opportunities
 
Environmental record
 
Other
 
 
 

Out of this second list of attractive employer qualities, which factors appeal to you? (Tick as many as relevant).
 
Competitive compensation
 
Flexible working hours
 
Good career refernce
 
Increasingly challenging tasks
 
Infrequent overtime
 
Inspiring colleagues
 
Internal education
 
International career opportunities
 
Managerial responsibility
 
Project-based work
 
Secure employment
 
Trainee program
 
Variety of assignments
 
Other
 

 
 

Out of this second list of attractive employer qualities, which one factor appeals the most?
 
Competitive compensation
 
Flexible working hours
 
Good career refernce
 
Increasingly challenging tasks
 
Infrequent overtime
 
Inspiring colleagues
 
Internal education
 
International career opportunities
 
Managerial responsibility
 
Project-based work
 
Secure employment
 
Trainee program
 
Variety of assignments
 
Other
 
 
 

What do you believe organsiations' think are the five most important characteristics a graduate can have? (Please select 5 characteristics).
 
Passion/Enthusiasm/Strong Interest
 
Academic Achievement/Intelligence
 
Drive/Energy/Motivation
 
Leadership
 
Innovation/Fresh Thinking
 
Team Spirit
 
Ambition
 
Flexibility
 
Good Communication
 
Initiative/Deciciveness
 
Responsibility
 
Commitment
 
Analytical
 
Creativity
 
Entrepreneurial
 
Tenacity
 
Hard Working
 
Organisational Skills
 
Problem Solvers
 
Confidence
 
Customer Focus
 
Dynamic
 
Individuality
 
Integrity
 
Likes Challenges
 
Articulate
 
Business Maturity
 
Capable of Managing Complex Services
 
Charisma
 
Continuous Development
 
Eagerness to Learn
 
Empathy
 
Fine Eye for Detail
 
Focus
 
Fulfilled Ambitions
 
Gets Results
 
Inspired
 
Intellectually Curious
 
Lateral Thinkers
 
Open Minded
 
Perserverance
 
Personal Growth
 
Persuasive
 
Reliability
 
Seize Opportunities
 
Sense of Humour
 
Sharp
 
Stamina
 
Technical Skills
 
Other
 

 
 

Hypothetically, if you were unhappy on a graduate scheme would you leave it early?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

Hypothetically, after completing a graduate scheme how long would you look to stay with that company?
 
Less than 6 Months
 
6 Months - 1 Year
 
1 - 2 Years
 
2 - 3 Years
 
3 Years +
 
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