Herkimer County Job Seeker Survey
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In collaboration with Age Friendly Herkimer County – Herkimer Working Solutions is conducting a job seeker survey to get an understanding of what services are being sought out by our job seekers here in Herkimer County. The goal of this survey is to review our current services and update them to meet the needs of our job seekers, while also leaving room for new services to be created.
Herkimer County Job Seeker Survey – Paper Edition
Are you a current job seeker living and/or working in Herkimer County? Herkimer Working Solutions is looking to hear from YOU to develop new service offerings to assist you in your job search. Take this quick, 10 questions survey to help us grow to meet your job search needs!
The results of this survey will be used to help evaluate current services provided by Herkimer Working Solutions and will be used to create new services based on the needs of our job seeker population. All survey responses are anonymous.
1. What is your age range?
a. 0-24
b. 25-44
c. 45-54
d. 55+
2. What is your current employment status? Check all that apply
a. Unemployed – seeking part time work
b. Unemployed – seeking full time work
c. Employed part time – seeking additional part time work
d. Employed part time – seeking full time work
e. Employed full time – seeking alternative employment
f. Retired – seeking part time employment
g. Retired – seeking full time employment
h. Other (please specify) ______________________________________
3. How long have you been actively job searching?
a. Less than 1 month
b. 1-3 months
c. 4-6 months
d. 7-12 months
e. Over 1 year
4. How familiar are you with Working Solutions Services?
a. Extremely familiar
b. Very familiar
c. Somewhat familiar
d. Not so familiar
e. Not at all familiar
5. Have you ever used services at Herkimer Working Solutions?
a. Yes – for job search assistance
b. Yes – for unemployment insurance purposes
c. Yes – for GED preparation
d. No
e. Yes – Other (please specify) _________________________________
6. What is your biggest obstacle in your job search? Select all that apply
a. I do not have access to a computer to look for and apply to jobs
b. I do not know where to start or where to look
c. I cannot find something that fits my education and/or experience
d. I cannot find something that fits my interests
e. I do not have a resume
f. I do not have a cover letter
g. I do not have references
h. None of the above
i. Other (please specify)
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7. What other barriers to employment are you facing? Check all that apply
a. Lack of reliable childcare
b. Lack of affordable childcare
c. Lack of reliable transportation
d. I do not have a high school diploma or GED
e. English is not my first language
f. I am not computer literate
g. I cannot find employment due to a criminal background
h. I do not have the proper identification to complete payroll paperwork (photo ID, Social Security Card, Work Authorization Card, etc.)
i. I am an individual with a disability and need accommodation(s) to complete work-related tasks
j. Other (please specify)
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8. What kind of support are you searching for in your job search? Check all that apply
a. Resume/cover letter writing
b. Identifying which skills and qualifications I have that are relevant
c. Navigating the online job search process
d. Interview preparation
e. Gaining skills that will make me more employable
f. “Age proofing” myself during the application process
g. Other (please specify)
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9. Would you attend in-person workshops at Herkimer Working Solutions that would help address some of these barriers?
a. Yes
b. No
10. What kind of workshops would you be interested in attending? Check all that apply
a. Job search skills
b. Interview skills
c. Computer literacy training
d. “Age proofing” yourself
e. Workplace etiquette dos and don’ts
f. Other (please specify)
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THANK YOU for completing this survey! Follow us on Facebook @HerkimerWorkingSolutions to stay up to date with new service offerings and upcoming workshops!
Completed surveys can be returned to Herkimer Working Solutions via:
Mail: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350 ATTN: Nicole Wilson
Email: nwilson@herkimercountyny.gov
Fax: 315-867-1313
Interested in learning more about our services? Call 315-867-1400 to speak with an Employment Specialist today!