2008 Salisbury University Education Employer Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.  The results will be used to help us make decisions in the upcoming year.  (Spring 2008 Survey)

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
1.  Your First Name
2.  Your Last Name
3.  Your Title
4.  Your Place of Employment
5.  Your Phone Number
6..  Your Email
QUESTIONS:
1.  Do you like to see "academic classes"  or "relevant coursework" listed on a resume? Yes
No
2.  Do you like to see the category "computer skills" on a student resume? Yes
No
3.  Do you find the use of an "Objective" helpful on a resume? Yes
No
4.  Do you prefer "References Available Upon Request" listed at the bottom of a resume or a separate "Reference Page" provided with a listing of references?  "References Available Upon Request" listed at the bottom of the resume.
A separate "Reference Page" with references listed
Other-Please explain

 
5.  What are some of the most common mistakes you encounter on a resume?
 
6.  When describing experiences on a resume, do you prefer to see a bulleted list OR a wraparound textbox area that looks like a paragraph? Bulleted List
Wraparound Textbox
7. Do you utilize Credential Files (collection of a student's resume, transcripts, references, evaluations, etc.) from college Career Centers? Yes
No
Not Applicable
8.  Do you like to see grade certifications listed on a resume? Yes
No
9.  Do you like to see if a student has passed her/his Praxis test on the resume? Yes
No
10.  Is it important for you to see Student Internships on a resume? Yes
No
Why?

 
11.  During what time of year do you typically recruit/hire the most  students/professionals? Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
No one particular time
12.  How should students dress for a Education Job Fair? Business Professional (suit, shirt, tie, dress or pants suit)
Business Casual (Casual pants-Dockers, shirt, tie, sports coat, khaki pants, nice blouse, jacket)
Business Semi-Casual (casual pants and shirt/blouse, no tie, no sports coat)
Comments:

 
13.  When using Job Fairs to recruit students/professionals, when is the best time of year for the Fair? Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Can you be more specific with dates?

 
14.  What time of day do you prefer Job Fairs? Morning
Afternoon
Other: (Specify)

 
15.  If a student has not heard from a school district concerning his/her application, when is it ok for them to follow up with an email or phone call? 1 week
10 days
2 weeks
3 weeks
Do not bother the employer
Comments:

 
16.  How do you prefer to be contacted by a student concerning a job? Email
Phone
Snail mail
17.  In your estimation, how should a student behave/act while on their first year on the job?  (give advice)
 
18. Comments-Questions?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME-WE APPRECIATE IT!

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