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Post Grad Survey
Thank you for your willingness to tell us about your life after graduation!
The information that you share will only be used internally at Lake Forest College and any public reporting would not include individual responses, only aggregate-level data. This survey should take you 5-10 minutes to complete. You are only eligible to receive a gift card if you graduated in
May or August 2019, or December 2018.
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Contact Information
First Name
*
Last Name
*
Email Address
*
Phone Number
*
Primary Post-Graduation Status
Which of the following BEST describes your PRIMARY status after graduation? Select one of the following options:
*
Have a job or have accepted an offer (paid/unpaid internship, part-time, full-time, own business, etc.)
Have a job but am continuing to look for other options
Participating in a volunteer or service program (e.g. Peace Corps, City Year, Americorps, etc.)
Serving in the military
Enrolled in a program of continuing education
Planning to continue education but not yet enrolled
Unemployed and seeking employment
Pursuing other options (travel, family, not seeking, etc.)
Employment Category
Please select the category which BEST describes your job/employment:
*
Full-time permanent employment
Part-time employment
Started own business/entrepreneur
Temporary/contract work assignment
Freelance position(s)
Postgraduate internship/fellowship/volunteer/service
Other
Other (please specify):
Please rate the extent to which your current position relates to your career goals/interests.
*
Completely; this is exactly what I want to be doing
Moderately; this is a good stepping stone to my ideal career/job
Slightly; I am learning skills and/or making connections that will help me on my career path
Not at all
Other
Other (please specify):
Are you actively seeking new employment opportunities?
Yes
No
Please select the categories that best reflect your career interest areas. Select all that apply:
Arts and Design
Entrepreneurship and Consulting
Communications, PR, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing,
Sales
Social Services, Training, Education
Finance and Accounting
Health Science/Practitioner
Law and Legal Services
Government and Public Service
Management, HR, Operations
Science
Information Technology
Transportation and Logistics
Other
Other:
What is the desired (regional) location of your new employment?
Seeking Employment: Career Interests
Please select the categories that best reflect your career interest areas. Select all that apply:
*
Arts and Design
Entrepreneurship and Consulting
Communications, PR, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Sales
Social Services, Training, Education
Finance and Accounting
Health Science/Practitioner
Law and Legal Services
Government and Public Service
Management, HR, Operations
Science
Information Technology
Transportation and Logistics
What is your desired (regional) location of employment?
Are you volunteering, interning (paid or unpaid) or working anywhere while seeking employment?
*
Yes
No
What are you doing? Please select your primary activity.
*
Working (part-time and/or full-time)
Interning (paid or unpaid)
Volunteering
Other
Other (please specify):
Please tell us more about your job/employment:
Job Title
*
Organization/Company:
*
Location
*
Country
City
Region
Job Datestamp (Hidden Field)
Is this position full-time or part-time?
*
Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Part-time (less than 30 hours/week)
When did you secure this position?
Prior to graduation
Within 1-3 months after graduation
3-6 months after graduation
6+ months after graduation
Which of the following BEST describes the principal industry of your organization?
*
Accounting and Financial Services
Administrative/Technical/Professional Services
Aerospace/Defense
Agriculture
Arts/Entertainment/Media
Biotech/Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals
Computers/Technology
Consumer Products
Education/Higher Education
Fashion
Food/Beverage/Tobacco
Government
Health Products/Health Care
Insurance
Law/Legal Services
Leisure and Travel
Manufacturing
Materials and Construction
Nonprofit and Social Services
Real Estate
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Transportation Services/Logistics
Utilities/Energy/Telecommunication
Which of the following BEST describes your current job function?
*
Arts and Design
Communication/PR/Advertising/Marketing/Sales
Entrepreneurship and Consulting
Finance and Accounting
Government and Public Service
Health Science/Practitioner
Information Technology
Law and Legal Services
Management/Human Resources/Operations
Science
Social Services/Training/Education
Transportation and Logistics
Please tell us more about your military service:
Service Branch:
Rank:
Compensation Package
As a reminder, the information you provide in this survey will remain confidential. Your compensation data allows the College to evaluate average salaries and compensation provided to graduates in comparison to national averages.
Approximate yearly salary in $US Dollars
Sign-on bonus in $US Dollars (if applicable)
Annual bonus in $US Dollars (if applicable)
Other Compensation:
Car
Health Benefits
Retirement Benefits (401K, Pension, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement/Education Benefit
Moving Expenses
Transit Benefits
Do you have any other jobs?
*
Yes
No
Additional Work Information
Position 1
Job Title:
Organization/Company:
Location
Country
City
Region
Is this position full-time or part-time?
Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Part-time (less than 30 hours/week)
Position 2
Job Title:
Organization/Company:
Location
Country
City
Region
Is this position full-time or part-time?
Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Part-time (less than 30 hours/week)
Graduate/Professional School
Do you plan to attend graduate/professional school in the future?
*
Yes, I am currently enrolled or accepted into a program
Yes, in 1 year
Yes, in 2-5 years
Yes, in 5+ years
I don't know/not sure yet
No
Which of these BEST describes your continuing education status?
*
I have been accepted and am enrolled in a program
I have been accepted and decided on a program, but I am not yet enrolled
I have been accepted to at least one program and I am deciding between schools
I have applied and am waiting to see whether I am accepted
I am planning to apply
What degree(s) are you pursuing?
*
Bachelor's (BS/BA)
Master's (MA, MS, MAT, MFA)
Master of Business (MBA)
Doctorate (PhD)
Law (JD)
Health Professional (MD, DVM, PA, etc.)
Other
Other (please specify):
Are you a full-time or part-time student?
Full-time student
Part-time student
Name of Institution (college, university, etc.):
*
Name of Program:
*
Location
*
Country
City
Region
How would you classify the type of program or degree you are pursuing? Select all that apply:
*
Arts & Humanities
Education
Engineering
Math & Computer Science
Library & Information Science
MBA & Other Professional Business Programs
Law
Public Policy & Administration
Social Sciences
Veterinary School
Medical School
Dental School
Other Health Professional School/Program
Natural & Physical Sciences
Theology
Other
Other (please specify):
How are you funding your graduate/professional school study?
Loans
Personal Savings/Assets
Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship
University Funded Scholarship
Grant
When do you expect to complete your degree? Please enter a month and year (i.e. May 2020)
How many programs were you accepted to attend?
1
2
3
4
5
6 or more
Please list the names of other schools and programs you were accepted to attend:
Program 1:
Program 2:
Program 3:
Program 4:
Were you accepted to attend a program that you considered to be your first choice or within your top tier of preferred schools?
Yes
No
Comments (optional)
Please select who assisted you in your search for a graduate or professional school. Select all that apply:
Faculty Advisor
Department Chair
Pre-Health Advisor
Pre-Law Advisor
Pre-MBA Advisor
Career Advancement Center Staff Member
Are you also working while completing your degree?
*
Yes
No
Additional Work Information (1)
Job Title:
Organization/Company:
Location
Country
City
Region
Is this position full-time or part-time?
Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Part-time (less than 30 hours/week)
Compensation Package
As a reminder, the information you provide in this survey will remain confidential. Your compensation data allows the college to evaluate average salaries and compensation provided to graduates in comparison to national averages.
Approximate yearly salary in $US Dollars
Sign-on bonus in $US Dollars (if applicable)
Annual bonus in $US Dollars (if applicable)
Other Compensation
Car
Health Benefits
Retirement Benefits (401K, Pension, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement/Education Benefit
Moving Expenses
Transit Benefits
Other (please specify):
Additional Work Information (2)
Job Title:
Organization/Company:
Location
Country
City
Region
Is this position full-time or part-time?
Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Part-time (less than 30 hours/week)
Compensation Package
As a reminder, the information you provide in this survey will remain confidential. Your compensation data allows the college to evaluate average salaries and compensation provided to graduates in comparison to national averages.
Approximate yearly salary in $US Dollars
Sign-on bonus in $US Dollars (if applicable)
Annual bonus in $US Dollars (if applicable)
Other Compensation
Car
Health Benefits
Retirement Benefits (401K, Pension, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement/Education Benefit
Moving Expenses
Transit Benefits
Other (please specify):
Please list the institutions to which you have been ACCEPTED:
Institution 1:
Institution 2:
Institution 3:
Institution 4:
Institution 5:
Please list the institutions to which you have APPLIED but are not yet accepted (if applicable):
Institution 1:
Institution 2:
Institution 3:
Institution 4:
Institution 5:
Institution 6:
Institution 7:
Institution 8:
How would you classify the type of program or degree you intend to pursue? Select from the options below:
*
Arts & Humanities
Education
Engineering
Math & Computer Science
Library & Information Science
MBA & Other Professional Business Programs
Law
Public Policy & Administration
Social Sciences
Veterinary School
Medical School
Dental School
Other Health Professional School/Program
Natural & Physical Sciences
Theology
Do not plan to pursue advanced study
Not Seeking/Other
We respect that there are many paths that graduates take and sometimes it's most appropriate not to pursue work or continue your education immediately after graduation. You will continue to have access to all of the Career Advancement Center resources including our new career management system
Handshake
and individual advising appointments, so please feel free to contact us at careers@lakeforest.edu or (847) 735-5235 if you would like assistance.
If you would like to tell us a little about your plans, please describe below.
Graduate/Professional School
Do you plan to attend graduate/professional school in the future?
*
Yes, in 1 year
Yes, in 2-5 years
Yes, in 5+ years
I don't know/not sure yet
No
How would you classify the type of program or degree you are most likely to pursue? Select all that apply:
*
Arts & Humanities
Education
Engineering
Math & Computer Science
Library & Information Science
MBA & Other Professional Business Programs
Law
Public Policy & Administration
Social Sciences
Veterinary School
Medical School
Dental School
Other Health Professional School/Program
Natural & Physical Sciences
Theology
Other
Other (please specify):
Lake Forest College Experiences
Please select the Career Pathway(s) with which your interests are most closely aligned.
*
Business and Finance
Creative Arts
Law and Public Service
Science and Health Care
Build Your Own
Please select ALL Career Advancement Center services that you have used:
Major Exploration Advising
Career Exploration Advising
Graduate School Assistance
Job/Internship Assistance
Forester Career Network/Alumni Mentoring
Speed Networking
Online Resources (Handshake, Focus2, ForesterLink, GoinGlobal, Vault, etc.)
Workshops
Career-Related Speaker/Panel
On-Campus Employer Interview
Other
None of the Above
Other (please specify):
Who do you consider to be your most valuable career advisors/mentors, and how have they helped you?
During your time in college (Lake Forest College or other) did you participate in any of the following? Check all that apply:
Internship (for credit)
Internship (non-credit)
Research (on-campus)
Research (off-campus)
Job Shadowing
Summer Work (career related)
Summer Work (non career related)
On-Campus Work (career related)
On-Campus Work (non career related)
Off-Campus Work (career related)
Off-Campus Work (non career related)
Service Learning / Volunteer Project
Study or Work Abroad
Student Leadership Activities
Other
Other (please specify):
How many internships or other career related experiences did you complete as an undergraduate?
*
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Please list the companies/organizations where you gained these career-related experiences:
Organization/Site 1:
Organization/Site 2:
Organization/Site 3:
Organization/Site 4:
Organization/Site 5:
Which of the following BEST describes these experiences?
Organization/Site 1:
Internship (for-credit)
Internship (non-credit)
Job shadowing
Part-time work (career related)
Part-time work (non career related)
Research
Service learning/volunteer project
Student leadership activity
Student teaching
Organization/Site 2:
Internship (for-credit)
Internship (non-credit)
Job shadowing
Part-time work (career related)
Part-time work (non career related)
Research
Service learning/volunteer project
Student leadership activity
Student teaching
Organization/Site 3:
Internship (for-credit)
Internship (non-credit)
Job shadowing
Part-time work (career related)
Part-time work (non career related)
Research
Service learning/volunteer project
Student leadership activity
Student teaching
Organization/Site 4:
Internship (for-credit)
Internship (non-credit)
Job shadowing
Part-time work (career related)
Part-time work (non career related)
Research
Service learning/volunteer project
Student leadership activity
Student teaching
Organization/Site 5:
Internship (for-credit)
Internship (non-credit)
Job shadowing
Part-time work (career related)
Part-time work (non career related)
Research
Service learning/volunteer project
Student leadership activity
Student teaching
Please describe why you did not complete any internships or other career related experiences as an undergraduate. Select all that apply:
Time
Academic planning
Cost
Transportation
Not sure what was offered/available
Other
Other (please specify):
Do you grant the Lake Forest College Career Advancement Center permission to publically share your name, place of employment and job title (or the name of the institution and degree pursuing if you are continuing your education)?
As a reminder, all other information you provide in this survey will only be used internally at Lake Forest College
Yes
No
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