Young People & Work on the Isle of Man

Survey Questionnaire

Thank you for joining our survey! We're excited to have you on board.

This year, Junior Achievement launched www.justthejob.im, a platform designed specifically for young people to explore career opportunities on the Isle of Man.

We think it's important you to have your say on what matters most about finding work on the Isle of Man. At the end of our research, we'll use your feedback to help employers understand how to attract and retain young talent.

Thank you for being a part of this initiative! Remember if you leave your contact details below you could be on of 10 lucky people to win a £25 voucher for a major retailer.

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1. How old are you?

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2. Have you been educated on the Isle of Man?

Yes

Moved here after education

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3. What is the highest level on education that you have obtained?

Degree level or equivalent

A-level

GCSE

Vocational qualification

No formal qualifications

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4. How do you look for work on the Isle of Man?

Job centre

Jobs boards

Recruitment agencies

Word of mouth

Family member or friend recommendation

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5. How has the COVID pandemic impacted on your career choice? Please tick any of the boxes that apply to you.

Nothing has changed

I have reconsidered my career path due to the effects of the pandemic

The pandemic has made me prioritize job security over other factors

I feel overwhelmed by the challenges of entering the job market

I feel discouraged by the limited job opportunities available

I feel more motivated to pursue a certain career

I have become more adaptable and resilient

Please add any relevant comments

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6. Use the arrows below move the statements up or down to indicate what you most value in a job. Starting with the most important at the top.

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7. Do you generally find job descriptions easy to understand?

Yes

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8. If a job description was difficult to understand, would it put you off applying for that job?

Yes

If your answer is 'Yes' what is the one piece of advice you would give to an employer when writing a job description?

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9. If you have applied for a job on the Isle of Man, how would you rate employers' responsiveness in getting back to you after you've applied for a job?

Poor

Needs improvement

Not bad

Good

Excellent

Poor

Needs improvement

Not bad

Good

Excellent

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10. If you've had job interviews on the Isle of Man, how would you rate the overall experience of them?

Very positive

Positive

Negative

Very negative

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11. Which is the most important skill for helping you get a job?

Problem solving skills

Communication and Collaboration Skills

Entrepreneurship - forward thinking with ideas and motivated to go above and beyond your normal duties

Digital Literacy - the ability to navigate various digital platforms and understand, assess and communicate through

Emotional intelligence - the ability to understand your own emptions and those around you

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12. Do you think there is enough opportunity for career progression on the Isle of Man?

Yes

Feel free to add any comments that we may find useful

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13. If you have encountered any obstacles to finding work on the Isle of Man please put brief details below.

Please leave your contact details below if you would like to be entered into our free draw. These will not be used for any other purpose. For full details you can read our privacy policy at www.justthejob.im

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14. Contact details

Name

Email address

Phone number

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15. It would be great if we could chat to you over a coffee or Zoom to ask how you feel about work on the Isle of Man. If you would be willing to take part please put a note below and don't forget to fill in your contact details above.