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Survey on Bridging the Engineering Talent (Skills) Gap
Thank you for participating in this survey aimed at understanding how existing resources can be utilized to fill the engineering talent gap effectively. Your feedback is necessary to get a better perspective of the problem and develop a set of strategies and recommendations to adequately address it. Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best of your knowledge.
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What is your age?
Less than 18
18 - 25
26 - 35
36 - 45
46 - 55
55+
Prefer not to say
What is your job title?
Your answer
Where do you live?
Your answer
What is the highest degree or level of school completed?
Some high school, no diploma
High school graduate
Some college credit, no degree
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
Prefer not to say
Other:
Clear selection
Do you work close to, or within engineers?
Yes
No
Other:
Clear selection
In your opinion, is there an existing engineering talent gap?
Yes
No
Maybe
Other:
Clear selection
If so, what would you consider to be the main causes of the engineering talent gap?
Skills mismatch
Rapid technological advancements
Lack of practical experience
Retirement of experienced engineers
Perception of engineering careers
Lack of diversity and inclusion
Educational system challenges
Growing lack of interest in engineering field
Increasing work turnover
Lack of professional development
I don't think there is an engineering talent gap
Other:
How severe do you think the engineering talent gap is in your region/country?
Not severe
1
2
3
4
5
Very severe
Clear selection
Do you believe that existing educational institutions adequately prepare engineering graduates for industry needs?
Yes
Yes, but it could improve
Maybe
No
Other:
Clear selection
How effectively are organizations leveraging experienced engineers and retirees to fill the talent gap?
Not effectively
1
2
3
4
5
Very effective
Clear selection
Do you think there should be more collaborations between academia and industry to address the engineering talent gap?
Yes
No
Maybe
Other:
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Which specific skills or competencies you think are lacking in engineering graduates?
Soft skills (i.e., communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, etc.)
Practical experience
Industry-specific knowledge
Digital skills
Problem-solving skills:
Project management
Continuous learning
Entrepreneurial skills
Other:
What initiatives could educational institutions take to bridge the engineering talent gap?
School curriculum alignment with industry needs
More industry partnerships
Skill development programs
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Soft skills training (i.e., communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, etc.)
More R&D intiatives
Continuing education
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Better promoting engineering careers
Other:
What initiatives could industries take to bridge the engineering talent gap?
Skill development programs
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Soft skills training (i.e., communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, etc.)
Promote continuing education programs
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Better promoting engineering careers
Support work-life balance
Better work turnover strategies
Hiring foreign talent
Other:
Do you think emerging technologies like AI, VR, and automation can help bridge existing knowledge or skill gaps?
Very unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
Very likely
Clear selection
Have you personally faced challenges related to the engineering talent gap in your career or organization? If yes, please share your experience.
Your answer
Based on your experience or observations, what suggestions do you have for addressing the engineering talent gap effectively?
Your answer
Do you have any additional thoughts about this topic?
Your answer
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