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Employers Survey 2012
Section A : Your Organisation
1
Name of Organisation
2
Is the Organisation
Ministry
Parastatal
Local Private
NGO
Foreign Private
Local Authority
Mixed Local/Foreign Ownership
Public Company
3
Sector of Activity: (
you may select more than one
)
Agriculture/Fishing
Energy/Utilities
Manufacturing/Engineering
Travel/Leisure/Hospitality
Consultancy/Professional Services
Banking/Financial Services/Insurance
ICT/BPO
Education/Training
Construction/Property Development
Business/Retail/Trade Services
Health Care & Medical Services
Transportation/Distribution/Logistics
Legal Services
Electronics/High Tech
Media/Entertainment/Arts
Telecommunications
Public Defence
Social/Non-Profit
Others (please specify)
4
Number of employees
Less than 10
11-50
51-100
Above 100
5
Please indicate the number of graduates employed within your organisation
Less than 10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Above 40
6
Approximately how many of those graduates are from UoM/UTM?
Less than 10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Above 40
Section B: Skills/Abilities
7
What importance do you attach to the following skills/abilities when recruiting graduates to work in your organisation?
(
Scale: 1=very low, 2=low, 3=average, 4=high, 5=very high
)
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Teamwork
Flexible in knowledge application (adaptability)
Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Take Initiative
Folllow organisational rules/regulations/instructions
Job commitment
Risk Taking
Attitude at work
Oral Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Written Communication
Leadership Skills
Grades obtained at university
Creativity/Innovation
Reputation of University
Computer Skills
Respect for others
Research & Analytical Skills
Decision Making
Planning Skills
Management Skills
Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
Affiliation
Ability to work independently
Past Experience
8
Are there other skills or specialised knowledge that we have not talked about that you feel are needed by graduates joining your organisation/industry?
9
Are you satisfied with skills/abilities/quality of UoM/UTM graduates overall?
Yes
No
If No, what according to you, are the shortcoming(s) of graduates coming from UoM/UTM graduates?
10
In your opinion, what should the UoM/UTM do to overcome the weaknesses listed above?
Section C: International Study Experience
11
Do you actively seek someone with an international study experience when recruiting graduates in your organisation?
Yes
No
If YES, could you please rate the following statements:
(
Scale: 1=very low, 2=low, 3=average, 4=high, 5=very high
)
1
2
3
4
5
a)
It is a formal part of the shortlisting/interview process
b)
It is applicable to all new hires
c)
It is only applicable for those expected to work internationally
d)
We measure inter-cultural communication skills as part of the recruitment process
e)
Candidates with international experience generally out-perform those without
f)
We screen for language skills
g)
We distinguish between different types and duration of international study experience
h)
We value new knowledge gained from overseas experience
i)
The reputational effect of the educational institutions is taken into consideration in choosing employees
j)
Candidates with international experience are, in general, better able to adapt to changing situations
12
How would you rate the quality of graduates from the following sources?
(
Scale: 1=very low, 2=low, 3=average, 4=high, 5=very high
)
1
2
3
4
5
Mauritius
Australia
UK
France
India
Section D: Recruitment/Employment Experience
13
Do you experience any major problems in recruiting graduates in your organisation?
Yes
No
If YES, please indicate in which areas.
14
Do you witness any specific problems with UoM/UTM graduates?
Yes
No
If YES, could you please elaborate.
15
What, according to you, should be included in the content of UoM/UTM courses so that they meet your current/future needs?
Section E: Collaboration/Research
16
What kind of links would you like to see established between your organisation/industry and the UoM/UTM in the future? (in case you do not have one currently)
Consultancy
Research
Student Placement
Participating in Curriculum Design
Funding/Sponsorship/Scholarship
Continuous Professional Development/Life Long Learning
Job Fairs/Career
Not Interested
Others (
please specify below
)
17
In case you are interested in collaborating with the UoM/UTM in the research field (Eg. Using its research findings; carrying out research for your organisation; etc), can you please indicate the research areas deemed to be of priority to your organisation/sector, where you would wish research to be undertaken?
Research Areas:
1.
4.
2.
5.
3.
18
Any comments you would like to make with regard to high level human resource development in the country?
19
Details of person filling this questionnaire:
20
Name
Email
Position
Phone
20
Thanking you very much for your precious time in filling this questionnaire.
