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Employers Survey 2019
Passmores Academy is very aware that it is important to develop our young people successfully to be excellent employees for local organisations. We wish to receive feedback from local employers as we consider our priorities for the next few years and your views on this are vital. This survey should only take a few minutes to complete but will help us immensely.
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What is the name of the organisation you represent (optional)?
Your answer
Approximately how many employees does the organisation employ (optional)?
Your answer
Do you regularly employ people under the age of 23?
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Yes
No
How easy do you find it to recruit employees with the skills and knowledge to be successful?
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Very easy at all levels
Generally easy, depending on the role
Generally difficult
Other:
What skills do you consider to be vital for an employee to be successful? (Please tick up to 3)
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Computer literacy / basic IT skills
Advanced or specialist IT skills
Solving complex problems requiring a solution specific to the situation
Reading and understanding instructions, guidelines, manuals or reports
Writing instructions, guidelines, manuals or reports
Basic numerical skills and understanding
More complex numerical or statistical skills and understanding
Communicating in a foreign language
Manual dexterity – for example, to mend, repair, assemble, construct or adjust things
Adapting to new equipment or materials
Knowledge of products and services offered by your organisation and organisations like yours
Knowledge of how your organisation works
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This question refers to skills focused on dealing with people.Which of the following skills do you consider to be vital for a successful employee? (Please tick up to 3)
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Instructing, teaching or training people
Sales skills
Customer handling skills
Persuading or influencing others
Team working
Managing or motivating other staff
Ability to manage own time and prioritise own tasks
Setting objectives for others and planning human, financial and other resources
Managing their own feelings, or handling the feelings of others
Making speeches or presentations
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Do you look for specific academic qualifications such as a good pass at GCSE English and maths?
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Yes
No
How important are the grades achieved by a potential employee in deciding whether to interview a potential employee?
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not particularly important
How much important do you place on other qualifications/experiences in deciding whether to interview a potential employee, such as The Duke of Edinburgh Award or holding a position of responsibility (e.g. Head Boy/Girl, prefect etc)?
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not particularly important
How important are the grades achieved by a potential employee in deciding between candidates at an interview?
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not particularly important
How important are other qualifications/ experiences, such as The Duke of Edinburgh Award, having a position of responsibility (e.g. Headboy/girl, prefect etc), in deciding between candidates at an interview?
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not particularly important
Which of the following subjects should schools be focusing on improving in order to provide you with the best quality employees? (Tick all that are important)
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English
Maths
Sciences
Modern Foreign Language
Practical subjects, i.e. Design and Technology
World-focused subjects, i.e. Geography and History
The arts, i.e. Music and Drama
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Passmores Academy is part of the Cooperative Society and uses their values to as the basis of developing our young people. Which of these values do you consider most important for any future employees. Please tick no more than 3:
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Self-help - people help each other whilst helping themselves by working for mutual benefit.
Self-responsibility - Individuals act responsibly and play a full part in the organisation.
Democracy - individuals understand the democratic process and support it by engaging with decisions for the greater good.
Equality - An understanding that people have equal rights and benefits (according to their contribution) and behaving accordingly.
Equity - an understanding that justice and fairness are important and they contribute to this in the workplace.
Solidarity - Individuals will support each other.
Honesty - individuals understand the importance of honesty in improving the workplace.
Openness - Individuals are open minded about new situations and people.
Social responsibility - individuals understand the impact of their behaviour on other people and the organisation.
Caring for others - individuals understand the importance and demonstrate empathy and kindness.
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Is there any other insight into how we can best prepare our students for working life (please comment below):
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