Project Midas (Employment)

watchLAB welcomes you to the pre-qualifying online survey for Project Midas (Employment)!

Topic: Employment
Genders: All
Ages: 18+
Sessions Available: Week of March 4th
Type of study: Virtual 1-on-1 Discussion or Focus Groups
Length: up to 90 minutes
Location: Seeking participants Nationwide
Incentive: $150 (Payment would be mailed to you as a check. We estimate that checks would be mailed out about 6 weeks after the last interviews for this study have been completed.)

Before you get started -- some stuff you should know:

After you fill out the survey, we will review your responses. If you appear to be a possible match to our client's research criteria we will call you to verify your responses and ask you some additional questions to determine if you fully qualify. Please note that simply filling out the survey does not automatically qualify you for the study. Also, due to a potential high volume of responses, we may only be able to respond to those who appear to be a possible match.

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Ready to start the survey?

Contact & Basic Info

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone

Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)

Age

Gender

Ethnicity

City

State

Zip Code

Metro Area

Highest level of education attained

Marital Status

Employment Status

What is your job title?

What does your organization do? What industry is it in?

Household Income

Technology Details

Which, if any, of the following devices do you own?

DesktopLaptopSmartphoneTabletE-ReaderNone of the above

Does your computer have a webcam you would be willing to use during this remote interview session?

YesNo

Does your desktop/laptop have a working and connected mouse that you can use during your session?

Yes, I have a mouse Yes, I have a trackpadNo

Do you have working speakers and a microphone or a working headset that can be used for audio for your desktop/laptop?

Yes, I have working speakers and a microphone Yes, I have a working headset that can be used for audioNo

What type of Internet connection do you have on your desktop/laptop computer?

High speed (like Cable modem or DSL) Dial-up

What operating system does your computer run on?

Windows (8.1or higher) Mac (OS X 10.9 or higher) Chromebook (Chrome OS)Other

Does your desktop/laptop computer allow you to connect to remote meeting software (such as Zoom) and/or do you have administrator rights for your computer?

YesNo

You may be asked to share your desktop/laptop screen during the session. Would you be comfortable doing so?

YesNo

Would you be willing to install Zoom on your desktop/laptop for your interview?

YesNo

What is the make, model, and OS of your smartphone?

Do you currently have the ability to access personal email via a mobile email app on your smartphone?

YesNo

Are you willing to install the Zoom app (or another similar type of software app) on your smartphone?

YesNo

Are you willing to enable the meeting app to access your smartphone’s camera and microphone for this research?

YesNo

You may be asked to share your smartphone screen during the session. Would you be comfortable doing so?

YesNo

Please tell us...

As we are looking for people with exposure to certain industries, do you or any of your immediate family members currently work or have worked within the last 5 years in any of the following industries? Please select all that apply.

AdvertisingMarketing Research / User Experience ResearchMarketingVideo game industryHealthcarePersonal care, manufacturing, or retailingHospitality (Food and Beverage)None of the above

Which of these, if any, best describe your current industry?

Sales, finance, accounting, administrativeHealthcareSales/RetailFood & BeverageSupply Chain/TruckingRecruiting/staffing agencyTechnologyStaffing agencyAutomotiveNone of the above

Have you ever participated in a consumer discussion group or individual interview?

YesNo

How long ago was that?

Less than 6 months agoMore than 6 months agoNever

Within the past year, have you undertaken any of the following job related or hiring related activities? Please select all that apply.

Searched online job listingsApplied for jobs onlineUsed an online social network to learn about new job opportunitiesAsked for career adviceHad direct responsibility for recruiting candidates for open positionsHelped define recruiting processes/policies for a companyNone of these

What is the name of the company you work for?

Which of the following best describes the type of company you work for?

Direct Employer: I support HR, hiring, or talent acquisition for open roles at the same company I work atStaffing / recruitment agency: intermediaries between employers and workers, helping match qualified candidates with companies that have current job openingsRecruitment advertising agency: an advertising agency that manages job postings for clientsRecruitment Process Outsourcer (RPO): a consultant or contractor that manages recruiting services for a client companyNone of the above

Are you a:

Hiring Manager/Decision-maker for new employees for your companyIn-house Recruiter for new employees for your companyRecruiter working for a 3rd-party companyNone of the above

How long have you worked in this role?

How many open roles have you hired for in a typical year?

Which of the following best represents the number of full time employees your company has?

Which of the following best describes your company's average annual hiring needs?

My company is hiring periodically for specific openingsMy company is actively growing and/or backfilling a variety of rolesMy company is nearly always or always filling similar rolesNone of the above

On average, how easy or difficult is it to fill the roles you're hiring for 1= Generally very easy (lower skill, fewer requirements) 5 = Generally very difficult (higher skill, niche requirements)

Have you personally used any websites, apps, or other online tools in the following areas as part of your job in the past 6 months? Please select all that apply.

Accounting / financeTravel booking / servicesDigital marketing / advertisingHiring / recruitment / job postingPackaging designSales toolsCRMNone of the above

Which online job-posting platforms have you used over the past 12 months? Please select all that apply.

LinkedInIndeedMonsterZipRecruiterGlassdoorSimplyHiredCareerBuilderNone of the above

With which of these platforms, if any, do you have a paid subscription? Please select all that apply.

LinkedInIndeedMonsterZipRecruiterGlassdoorSimplyHiredCareerBuilderNone of the above

How long have you been in the workforce?

How would you classify your current job search status?

I am actively searching for a new job, and it is urgentI am actively searching for a new job (by browsing job sites, submitting applications, interviewing, etc.), but it is not urgentI am not actively searching for a job, but am open to opportunities if they come upI am not searching for a job but might in the futureI am not searching for a job and do not plan to in the future

Do you plan to start actively searching for a new job in the near future?

Yes, I plan to start actively searching for a new job in the next 1-3 monthsYes, I plan to start actively searching for a new job in the next 4-6 monthsYes, I plan to start actively searching for a new job in the next 7-12 monthsNo, I do not plan to actively search for a new job in the next 12 monthsI am not sure when I will start actively searching for a new job

Which of the following websites are you aware of? Please select all that apply.

IndeedLinkedInZipRecruiterGlassdoorMonsterCareerBuilderSimplyHiredNone of the above

Do you have an account with any of the following job search websites or apps? Please select all that apply.

IndeedLinkedInZipRecruiterGlassdoorMonsterCareerBuilderSimplyHiredNone of the above

Have you used any of these job search websites or apps in the past 12 months? Please select all that apply.

IndeedLinkedInZipRecruiterGlassdoorMonsterCareerBuilderSimplyHiredNone of the above

Have you uploaded your resume to your Indeed account?

YesNo

Sometimes people experience life challenges that make it harder for them to find employment. Do any of these circumstances apply to you? We are looking to include participants with a mix of different experiences, so it’s fine if none of these apply to you.

No college degreeLong-term unemployment / resume gapsAccessibility/ disabilityCriminal recordNative language requirementsTemporary housingWork essentials (caregiving responsibilities reliable transportation; digital literacy)None of these apply to me

What is your current plan and goals when it comes to your employment?