Stephenson HS--Employer Needs Assessment

In an effort to better service our students and local businesses, the Business Department at Stephenson 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 13, 2009. Thank you for your assistance.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Name of Business/Organization:*


  1. Email Address:


  1. Types of Entry-Level Positions Available*
    Administrative/Information Support
    Financial Management-Accounting
    Financial Management-Services
    Interactive Media (Web Design, 3D Design, Animation)
    Computer Programming
    Computer Networking
    Computer Systems and Support
    Other (please specify in the next question)


  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. What skills are considered most critical to the success of an entry-level employee? (Select up to 3)*
    Oral/Written Communication, including Presentation Skills
    Computer Skills/Keyboarding
    Initiative
    Work Ethic (Attendance/Punctuality/Integrity/Attitude)
    Business/Telephone Etiquette
    Time Management/Organizational Skills
    Appropriate Dress
    Customer Service Skills
    Math Skills
    Teamwork
    Leadership Skills
    Maturity, Professionalism, Character
    Other (please specify in the next question)


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


  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?*
    Computer
    Calculator
    Fax
    Telephone
    Copier
    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?*


  1. In what ways can Stephenson High School enhance the Business and Computer Science Curriculum to meet the needs of businesses?





Ms. Felton
Teacher