Lithonia HS--Employer Needs Assessment

In an effort to better service our students and local businesses, the Business Department at Lithonia High School has created a survey of specific skills that are most important for a job applicant to possess at an entry level position. The purpose of this survey is to collect and establish data about specific skills employers look for when interviewing a job applicant for a general entry level position. The information that you supply will be treated in strict confidentiality. Please respond by February 11, 2011. Thank you for your assistance.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Name of Business/Organization:*


  1. Email Address:


  1. Type of business (service, manufactuing, retail, etc...)*


  1. List the types of entry level positions in this business:*


  1. What skills are considered most critical to the success of an entry-level employee? (Select up to 5)*
    Accounting/Record Keeping
    Customer Service
    Internet Usage
    Computer/Keyboarding
    Oral/Written Communication, including Presentation Skills
    Initiative
    Work Ethic (Attendance/Punctuality/Integrity/Attitude)
    Business/Telephone Etiquette
    Time Management/Organizational Skills
    Maturity, Professionalism, Character
    Math Skills
    Teamwork
    Leadership Skills
    Appropriate Dress
    Other (please specify in the next question)


  1. If you responded "Other" in the previous question, please specify.


  1. Your business hires:*
    only full-time
    only part-time
    both full-time and part-time


  1. What level of education is required for entry level employees?*
    G.E.D.
    High School Dimploma
    Associate Degree
    Four Year Undergraduate Degree
    Post Graduate Degree
    Other


  1. If you responded "Other" in the previous question, please specify.


  1. What type of job entrance tests are required for entry level positions?*
    Skill Assessment/Aptitude
    Computer Skills/Keyboarding
    Personality Tests
    Medical Terminology
    Accounting/Bookkeeping
    Telephone Etiquette
    Filing
    Drug Tests
    Criminal Background
    Other (please specify in the next question)
    None


  1. If you responded "Other" in the previous question, please specify.


  1. Does your business have a training program?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you believe that a high school course in ethics is necessary?*
    Yes
    No


  1. How many computers are in your place of business?
    1-2
    3-5
    6-10
    11-15
    15 +


  1. What types of software is used by your company?*
    Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access/Powerpoint/Publisher)
    Corel
    Accouting Software
    Voice Recognition Software
    Contact Management Software
    Anti-Virus Software
    Desktop Publishing Software
    Internet Software
    Other (please specify in the next question)


  1. If you responded "Other" in the previous question, please specify.


  1. What type of equipment do entry-level workers use?*
    Adding Machine
    Calculator
    Camcorder
    Computer Postage Metter
    Copier
    Digital Camera
    Fax
    LCD Projector
    Multiple Line Switchboard (Telephone) System
    Printer
    Scanner
    Typewriter
    Computer
    Other (please specify in the next question)


  1. If you responded "Other" in the previous question, please specify.


  1. What types of certifications do you require for entry-level positions?*





Ms. Felton
Teacher