Guidelines
Data Requirements
Data Collection
Survey Sample
Auditing

Introduction:

May I please speak to [insert student name]? My name is ____________ and I am calling on behalf of [insert school name]. The government requires us to follow up with our graduates to learn about their employment situation. This helps us to understand how well we are doing and is required if we wish to accept students with certain types of financial aid. I have you listed as a recent graduate. May I ask you a few questions about your current work situation? [If necessary: It will probably take less than two minutes.]

Survey Questions:

1. Are you currently employed?

a. Yes [go to question 7]
b. No

2. Are you self-employed?

a. Yes [go to end of survey]
b. No

3. Are you enlisted in any branch of the U.S. Military?

a. Yes [go to question 7]
b. No

4. Are you enrolled in an educational program?

a. Yes
b. No [go to end of survey]

5. Is your new program of study related to [the program from which the student graduated at your school]?

a. Yes
b. No

6. OPTIONAL, Would you say your current employment is very related to your program of study at [insert your school’s name], somewhat related, not very related, or not at all related?

a. Very related
b. Somewhat related
c. Not very related
d. Not at all related

7. Are you paid on an hourly or salary basis?

a. Hourly [continue to question 8]
b. Salary [go to question 9]

[If necessary: The information is strictly confidential. We give the government information about the average earnings of our graduates, but no individual information.]

8. What was your starting hourly wage? [go to end of survey]

9. What was your starting salary?

10. Is your job a year-round position?

11. In an average week, how many hours do you work?

End of Survey:

Thank you very much for your help today. Your participation helps us to continue to serve students with all types of financial aid and to learn how well we are doing.