2007 NAYGN Benchmarking Survey

For this survey you will need to know data on your current salary and on your salary when you first began your career in the nuclear industry.



A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. Gender:*
    Male
    Female
    No response


  1. What year did you originally begin your career in the nuclear industry? (yyyy)*


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry have you:*
    Stayed at the same company
    Moved to another company (one or more times)


  1. If you answered (b) to Question 3, how many years on average did you stay at a company other than your current company?


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry what was your highest level of education?*
    High School
    2-year College (Associates Degree)
    4-year College (Bachelors Degree)
    Masters Degree - Technical, Engineering, or Science
    Master's Degree - Non-Technical
    J.D/L.L.M.
    M.B.A.
    Ph.D. - Technical, Engineering, or Science
    Ph.D. - Non-Technical
    Navy Nuclear School
    Other graduate degree (please specify in Question 6)


  1. If you answered Other in Question 5, please specify.


  1. What is your highest level of education currently?*
    High School
    2-year College (Associates Degree)
    4-year College (Bachelors Degree)
    Masters Degree - Technical, Engineering, or Science
    Master's Degree - Non-Technical
    J.D/L.L.M.
    M.B.A.
    Ph.D. - Technical, Engineering, or Science
    Ph.D. - Non-Technical
    Navy Nuclear School
    Other graduate degree (please specify in Question 8)


  1. If you answered Other in Question 7, please specify.


  1. Which of the following best describes your educational and/or training background (i.e.: college degree or on-the-job training)? Please mark all that apply.*
    Nuclear Engineering
    Radiological Engineering / Health Physics
    Chemical Engineering
    Civil Engineering
    Computer Science / Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
    Industrial / Operations / Systems Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Other Engineering Field (please specify in Question 10)
    Chemistry
    Mathematics
    Physics (general)
    Other Science Field (please specify in Question 10)
    Drafting
    Electrical Technology / Electrician
    Engineering Technology
    Mechanical Technology
    Other Technology (please specify in Question 10)
    Skilled Trade
    Accounting
    Business / Finance
    Communications
    Human Relations
    Law
    Project Management
    Training / Education
    Military
    Navy Nuclear School
    Operations (RO or SRO certification)
    Other (please specify in Question 10)


  1. If you answered Other in Question 9, please specify.


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry which of the following best described your job function?*
    Nuclear Engineering
    Radiological Engineering / Health Physics
    Chemical Engineering
    Civil Engineering
    Computer Science / Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
    Industrial / Operations / Systems Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Other Engineering Field (please specify in Question 10)
    Chemistry
    Mathematics
    Physics (general)
    Other Science Field (please specify in Question 10)
    Drafting
    Electrical Technology / Electrician
    Engineering Technology
    Mechanical Technology
    Other Technology (please specify in Question 10)
    Skilled Trade
    Accounting
    Business / Finance
    Communications
    Human Relations
    Law
    Project Management
    Training / Education
    Military
    Navy Nuclear School
    Operations (RO or SRO certification)
    Other (please specify in Question 10)


  1. If you answered Other in Question 11, please specify.


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry which of the following best describes the type of company that you work(ed) for?*
    Electric Utility
    Nuclear Vendor
    Nuclear Consulting Firm
    Research - Private
    Research - National Lab
    Government / Regulator
    Other (please specify in Question 14)


  1. If you answered Other in Question 13, please specify.


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry what is the approximate size of the company you worked for?*
    < 50 employees
    50 - 100 employees
    100 - 1,000 employees
    1,000 - 5,000 employees
    5,000 - 10,000 employees
    > 10,000 employees


  1. Select the monetary unit that you will use in your answers.*
    US Dollars
    Canadian Dollars


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry what was your starting base annual salary ($/year)?*


  1. What is your current base annual salary ($/year)?*


  1. Have any of the following factors influenced the change in your starting annual salary to your current salary (check all that apply)?
    Earned additional degree(s)
    Promotion(s)
    Changed companies
    Moved to a new line of work within your company
    Moved to a new location within your company


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry how many employment offers did you receive in the nuclear industry?*


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry how many employment offers overall (nuclear and non-nuclear) did you receive?*


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry what was your maximum salary offer in the nuclear industry that you received from a company other than your employer ($/year)?*


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry how long did you wait between graduation or beginning your job search and getting your first job in the nuclear industry (in months)?*


  1. At the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry what was your motivation for accepting the job offer? Please rank in order of importance (1 most, 6 least).*

          1 2 3 4 5 6     N/A
      Salary   
      Location   
      Benefits   
      Cost of Living   
      Proximity to Family   
      Job Description / Type of work   
      Company Reputation / Stability   
      Professional Opportunity / Advancement   
      Atmosphere / People   
      Previous Internship Experience   
      Educational Reimbursement   
      Work Schedule / Flexibility   
      Training Program   
      Rotational Program   
      Travel Opportunities   
      Wanted to Leave Previous Job   
      Wanted to Work in the Nuclear Industry   
      Mentoring Program   
      Other (please specify in Question 25)   


  1. If you answered Other in Question 24, please specify.


  1. Given your experiences thus far, if you currently had to choose a new employment opportunity in the nuclear industry, what will be your motivating factors for accepting a job offer? Please rank in order of importance (1 most, 6 least). *

          1 2 3 4 5 6     N/A
      Salary   
      Location   
      Benefits   
      Cost of Living   
      Proximity to Family   
      Job Description / Type of work   
      Company Reputation / Stability   
      Professional Opportunity / Advancement   
      Atmosphere / People   
      Previous Internship Experience   
      Educational Reimbursement   
      Work Schedule / Flexibility   
      Training Program   
      Rotational Program   
      Travel Opportunities   
      Wanted to Leave Previous Job   
      Wanted to Work in the Nuclear Industry   
      Mentoring Program   
      Other (please specify in Question 25)   


  1. If you answered Other in Question 26, please specify.


  1. How long after the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry did it take to get your first promotion? Choose the closest answer.*
    0.5 years
    1 year
    1.5 years
    2 years
    2.5 years
    3 years
    3.5 years
    4 years
    > 4 years
    Have not yet been promoted


  1. Was this time period:*
    Too long
    Just right
    Too short
    N/A


  1. How many promotions have you had since the time when you originally began your career in the nuclear industry?*
    0
    1
    2
    3+


  1. How long after you originally began your career in the nuclear industry did it take to get your first raise? Choose the closest answer.*
    0.5 years
    1 year
    1.5 years
    2 years
    2.5 years
    3 years
    3.5 years
    4 years
    > 4 years
    Have not yet received a raise


  1. Was this time period:*
    Too long
    Just right
    Too short
    N/A


  1. What other pay-package benefits has your company provided you?*
    Medical Insurance
    Dental Insurance
    Life Insurance
    Retirement Savings Plan, 401(k), etc.
    Signing Bonus
    Annual Bonus
    Performance-Based Incentive Checks
    Relocation Expenses
    Pay for Professional Society Dues
    Other (please specify in Question 34)


  1. If you answered Other in Question 33, please specify.


  1. Were you part of a work-study program prior to taking your first position in the nuclear industry?
    A work-study program is defined as a program that your organization participates in where the employee was enrolled in a high school, college, or university. This includes internship and cooperative learning programs*
    Yes, with my current company
    Yes, with a company other than the company I first worked for as a full time employee
    Both of the above
    No


  1. If applicable in Question 35, why did you not return to a work-study company for a permanent position?


  1. Does your company provide educational reimbursements?*
    Yes, I have participated
    Yes, I plan to participate
    Yes, but I do not plan to participate
    No, but I wish they did
    No, and I don't think it's necessary


  1. If you answered Yes to Question 37, what is the maximum limit to how much your company will reimburse? If there is no limit, type "unlimited". (ie: $10,000/year for up to 5 years, etc.)


  1. Check all of the following Professional Societies that you belong to.*
    NA-YGN - North American Young Generation in Nuclear
    ANS - American Nuclear Society
    HPS - Health Physics Society
    WIN - Women in Nuclear
    SWE - Society of Women Engineers
    ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
    IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    PROS - Professional Reactor Operators Society
    CNS - Canadian Nuclear Society
    Other (please specify in Question 40)
    None


  1. If you answered Other in Question 39, please specify.


  1. What opportunities does your company offer young professional (check all that apply)?*
    Lead small or non-technical projects/teams
    Lead major or technical projects/teams
    Funding for young professional groups such as NA-YGN
    Non-financial support for young professional groups such as NA-YGN
    Mentoring programs
    Open forums to listen to young professionals' feedback - upper management does not appear to follow up or take action to remedy your concerns
    Open forums to listen to young professionals' feedback - upper management follows up and takes action to remedy your concerns
    Young professionals are selected for leadership or visibility opportunities in a fair and open manner; everyone gets a chance
    Young professionals are selected for leadership or visibility opportunities in a manner that appears unfair, secret, and/or predetermined
    Rotational Program
    Technical Training
    Non-Technical Training
    Educational Reimbursement
    Competitive Pay
    Work Hours
    Other (please specify in Question 42)
    None


  1. If you answered Other in Question 41, please specify.


  1. Of the opportunities that your company offers young professionals, do you think that they are an effective retention program for YOU?
    1=Yes,
    2=Moderately/Neutral,
    3=No*

          1 2 3     N/A
      Lead small or non-technical projects/teams   
      Lead major or technical projects/teams   
      Funding for young professional groups such as NA-YGN   
      Non-financial support for young professional groups such as NA-YGN   
      Mentoring programs   
      Open forums to listen to young professionals' feedback - upper management does not appear to follow up or take action to remedy your concerns   
      Open forums to listen to young professionals' feedback - upper management follows up and takes action to remedy your concerns   
      Young professionals are selected for leadership or visibility opportunities in a fair and open manner; everyone gets a chance   
      Young professionals are selected for leadership or visibility opportunities in a manner that appears unfair, secret, and/or predetermined   
      Rotational Program   
      Technical Training   
      Non-Technical Training   
      Educational Reimbursement   
      Competitive Pay   
      Work Hours   
      Other (Same as what you specified in Question 42)   


  1. Of the opportunities that your company offers young professionals, do you think that they are an effective development program for YOU?
    1=Yes,
    2=Moderately/Neutral,
    3=No*

          1 2 3     N/A
      Lead small or non-technical projects/teams   
      Lead major or technical projects/teams   
      Funding for young professional groups such as NA-YGN   
      Non-financial support for young professional groups such as NA-YGN   
      Mentoring programs   
      Open forums to listen to young professionals' feedback - upper management does not appear to follow up or take action to remedy your concerns   
      Open forums to listen to young professionals' feedback - upper management follows up and takes action to remedy your concerns   
      Young professionals are selected for leadership or visibility opportunities in a fair and open manner; everyone gets a chance   
      Young professionals are selected for leadership or visibility opportunities in a manner that appears unfair, secret, and/or predetermined   
      Rotational Program   
      Technical Training   
      Non-Technical Training   
      Educational Reimbursement   
      Other (Same as what you specified in Question 42)   


  1. Is there anything else (unique, or that was not covered in the questions above) your organization does to recruit, train, and/or develop you and other young professionals?


  1. What motivated you to work in the nuclear industry and what do you like most about your current career?


  1. What one thing do you wish you could change about your career in the nuclear industry?




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