Graduate Survey at XXX

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1 Insert logo of higher education institution Graduate Survey at XXX Graduate survey for winter semester 006/007 and summer semester 007 We have prepared two versions of this questionnaire for you to choose from: an online version and this paper version. If you want to fill in the paper questionnaire, please enter the code from the cover letter in the box below so that we can delete it from the online survey. On the next page you will find the instructions on how to fill in this questionnaire. If possible, please complete the questionnaire in the following two weeks, and send it back to us using the addressed envelope included in the package you received. Contact: Higher education institution XXX Project Graduate Survey Street, Postcode City Internet homepage

2 Guidelines Please answer all questions in the given order by either ticking the box next to your answer or by filling in text in the given text field with legible handwriting. Please use a ballpoint pen or fountain pen, no pencils or light felt-tipped pens. In most cases you will have to tick the appropriate box. If more than one box can be ticked, there will be an additional note stating "multiple answers possible". In some cases, you will note that the questionnaire suggests that you disregard a certain question(s) not applicable to you (e.g. Please continue with question A6). If you would like to correct your answer please color the mistaken/wrong answer black, tick the box with the new answer and add an underscore below that box. If the given text field is insufficient for your replies, please attach an additional sheet of paper. The following list provides an overview of the questionnaire's content: A B C D E F G H I K L M O Prior to study Degree obtained in WS 006/07 or SS 007 at XXX Course of studies Study conditions and competencies Further studies Employment search Employment situation immediately after graduation Current employment situation Employment history Professional orientation and satisfaction Social and biographical data Contact with XXX Comments/recommendations Comments on the questionnaire are more than welcome!

3 A PRIOR TO STUDY Firstly, we would like you to fill in information regarding your time at school and your work experiences before you started your university studies. Z A Where was your formal certificate of eligibility for university studies awarded? Z4 A4 Did you attend any vocational training before your course of studies? In Germany please enter first letters of licence plate In another country:... Yes, which :... No Please continue with question A6 Z A Which formal certificate of eligibility for university study do you have? A5 To what extent was this vocational training Z5 professionally connected to your course of studies? Allgemeine Hochschulreife Fachgebundene Hochschulreife 3 Fachhochschulreife To a very high extent Not at all Other:... Z3 A3 What was your average grade in the degree which entitled you to study? Z6 A6 Apart from attending vocational training, did you amass any working experience before your course of studies? Please include both full- and part time employments., Average grade (please recalculate points to grades if necessary, for foreign students the approved grade) Yes, approx. month(s) No B DEGREE OBTAINED IN WS 006/07 OR SS 007 AT XXX The following questions refer to the degree you completed in the winter semester (WS) 006/007 or in the summer semester (SS) 007. If you have completed more than one degree at XXX during this time period, please refer to the one that is of greater importance to you. If you have completed a degree consisted of two equally important subjects please refer to the one in which you have written your thesis. Z7 B Which degree did you obtain in the winter semester 006/007 or in the summer semester 007 at XXX? Diplom Universität, Diplom II an Gesamthochschulen Diplom Fachhochschule, Diplom I an Gesamthochschulen 3 Magister 4 Erstes Staatsexamen (ohne Lehramt) 5 Zweites Staatsexamen (ohne Lehramt) 6 Drittes Staatsexamen (ohne Lehramt) 7 Staatsexamen (ohne Lehramt) 8 Kirchlicher Abschluss 9 Künstlerischer / musischer Abschluss 0 Lehramt Grund- und Hauptschulen (Erstes Staatsexamen) Lehramt Realschulen (Erstes Staatsexamen) Lehramt Gymnasium (Erstes Staatsexamen) 3 Lehramt Sonderschule (Erstes Staatsexamen) 4 Lehramt Berufliche Schulen (Erstes Staatsexamen) 5 Bachelor 6 Master 7 Doctorate 8 Certificate for further and/or additional postgraduate studies 9 Others:... 3

4 B Z8 Which field of study did you get this degree in? (Please enter the appropriate number from list on page XXX) B7 Z3 How many months did it take you to finish your dissertation? Please take into consideration only the time spent on your dissertation work. First field of study (if applicable, first major) 3 Second field of study (if applicable, second major or first minor) Third field of study (if applicable, second minor) Z4 B8 Approximate duration of work on dissertation (in months) When was your final oral exam? Month of final oral exam Z9 B3 When did you get this degree (time of last examination)? Year of final oral exam Month Year Z5 B9 Retrospectively, what kind of occupation did you pursue during your doctorate? Worked at a higher education institute/research institute Z0 B4, Which final or average grade did you obtain in this course of studies? Final or average grade (please recalculate points to grades if necessary), Points, if applicable (not credits) Please give further information, if necessary(e.g. verbal grade):... The following questions (B5 to B) are aimed at graduates who finished their doctorate in the winter semester 006/007 or summer semester 007. If you have not finished a doctorate in this time please continue with section C. Worked outside of a higher education institute/research institute Predominantly no occupation 3 Please continue with question B 4 Other:... Z6 B0 Did this occupation have any relation to your doctorate? To a very high extent Not at all Z7 B Did you receive a scholarship for your doctorate? Z B5 When did you decide to do a doctorate? Yes No Year of decision for doing a doctorate Z8 B Did you participate in a doctoral program (e.g. graduate school, doctorate studies)? Z B6 When did you begin with the serious work on your dissertation? Yes No Year of beginning to work on dissertation 4

5 C COURSE OF STUDIES If you have finished a doctorate during the winter semester 006/007 or summer semester 007 Please continue with question C7 Z9 C Overall, how many semesters did you study this subject? (do not include semesters that you took off (study breaks), but do include semesters spent at a different university studying the same subject) Overall number of course-semesters C Z0 How many semesters did you study overall? (including semesters that you took off (study breaks), semesters spent at a different university studying the same subject, and semesters studying a different course/subject at your last or another university) Overall number of university-semesters Z C3 Did you complete your studies in the standard period of time? Yes please continue with question C5 No Z C4 Which of the following reasons caused the delay and to what extent? To a very high extent Not at all No possibility of admission to courses (e.g. due to lack of room, staff or other resources) Failed examinations 3 Changes in the examination or study regulations/structure (e.g. Bachelor/Master) 4 No possibility of admission to one/several exam(s) (e.g. due to lack of staff or overlapping exam dates) 5 Bad organization of classes/course offer (e.g. overlapping class schedules etc.) 6 Change of subject/major 7 Change of higher education institution 8 Writing thesis 9 Stay(s) abroad 0 Employment(s) Internship(s) Family related reasons (e.g. pregnancy, children, sickness etc.) 3 Additional courses (acquisition of further qualifications outside of study programme) 4 Broad scientific interest (attended courses outside of study programme) 5 Work at student organisations at my higher education institution 6 Political/social work outside of study field 7 Due to personal reasons (e.g. lack of interest in classes, lack of motivation, lack of study organisation) 8 Health reasons 9 Other reasons:... 5

6 Z3 C5 On average, how many hours per week did you spend on the following activities during the course of your study? During semesters (hours) During semester breaks (hours) Attending courses/classes Study activities outside of courses/classes (group work, preparation, rehearsal of material etc.) 3 Preparation for exams 4 Working (no internships) 5 Family-related duties 6 Other:... Z4 C6 What was your main source of income during the course of your study? Only one answer please. Financial support from parents and/or other relatives Financial support from partner/spouse 3 Financial support according to BAföG 4 Own income from working during semesters and/or during semesters breaks 5 Credit/loan (e.g.special education credit, credit from a bank or private person) 6 Scholarship 7 Own funds, earned/saved before study 8 Other source(s) of income:... Z5 C7 Did you obtain (an)other degree(s) before the one mentioned above? Yes No Please continue with section D Z6 C8 Which other first degree have you obtained? 3 4 Type of degree (Please enter the corresponding number from question B or fill in) First course of study/study programme (if applicable, first major) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Second course of study/study programme (if applicable, second major or first minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Third course of study/study programme (if applicable, second minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) 5 Year of graduation 6 7 Name of higher education institution (Please specify) Country of higher education institution (Please specify) Z7 C9 If applicable, which second degree have you obtained? 6

7 3 4 Type of degree (Please enter the corresponding number from question B or fill in) First course of study/study programme (if applicable, first major) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Second course of study/study programme (if applicable, second major or first minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Third course of study/study programme (if applicable, second minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) 5 Year of graduation 6 7 Name of higher education institution (Please specify) Country of higher education institution (Please specify) D STUDY CONDITIONS AND COMPETENCIES In the following questions, please refer to the study programme you finished in winter semester 006/007 or summer semester 007. If you have completed more than one degree at XXX during this time period, please refer to the one that is of greater importance to you.. If you have completed a degree consisted of two equally important subjects please refer to the one in which you have written your thesis. If you have completed a doctorate degree in winter term 006/007 or summer term 007 Please continue with question D9 Z8 D How do you rate the following study options and conditions in your study course? Very high Very low Schedule and coordination of courses Access to obligatory courses (e.g. seminar, tutorials) 3 Possibility to complete study requirements in the provided time 4 Exam system and organisation 5 Design and structure of study course 6 Preparation for using literature in a foreign language 7 Preparation for communication in the field of study in a foreign language 8 Acquisition of scientific work methods 9 Training for oral presentations 0 Writing of scientific texts Teaching methods - contemporary Quality of teaching didactics 3 Quality of teaching subject related content 4 Possibilities for field-oriented specialisation 5 Relation to research of teaching and learning 6 Contact with teaching staff 7 Contact with fellow students Z9 D How do you rate the following advisory and guidance elements in your study course? 7

8 Very high Very low Professional advice and guidance provided by teaching staff Discussion of written examinations, assignments etc. 3 Individual occupational advice in your field 4 Individual study advice in your field Z30 D3 How do you rate the resources in your study course? Very high Very low Access to necessary literature (incl. online resources) Access to computers (workstations, WLAN etc.) Z3 D4 How do you rate the following elements related to practice and occupation in your study course? Very high Very low Subject matters (teaching contents) are up to date with regards to practical requirements Relationship between theory and practice 3 Preparation for work 4 Preparation for working with literature in English language 5 Preparation for professional communication in the field of study in English language 6 Support with employment search 7 Offers for profession-oriented courses 8 Support with internship search 9 Teaching staff with practical experience 0 Practice-oriented teaching contents Study projects Mandatory internships/practice semesters 3 Courses on technical, environmental, economical, social, cultural and/or psychological impacts of scientific applications (e.g. technological consequences) 4 Offers for acquisition of key competencies Z3 D5 Did you do any internships during your course of studies (this does not refer to team projects, practical courses etc.)? Multiple answers possible. Yes, mandatory internship(s) Yes, voluntary internship(s) 3 No internship(s) Please continue with question D8 Z33 D6 How many internships did you do in total? Number of mandatory internships Number of voluntary internships Z34 D7 How long did these internships last? Duration of mandatory internship(s) Duration of voluntary internship(s) D8 Z35 During the course of your study, were you active as a tutor, student assistant and/or scientific assistant? Yes, months in total No Z36 D9 Yes Did you spend some time abroad during your study? No Please continue with questiond4 8

9 Z37 D0 How many weeks in total did you spend abroad during your study? Weeks abroad Z38 D What was the purpose of your stay abroad? Multiple answers possible. Semester abroad A project related to the studies 3 Internship 4 Work 5 Language course 6 Longer journey 7 Other:... Z39 D Was your stay abroad supported by a particular funding programme? Yes No Please continue with question D4 Z40 D3 Which programmes supported your stay abroad? Multiple answers possible. German funding programme DAAD scholarship Scholarship by a German higher education institution 3 Other funding programme in Germany Foreign/internationl funding programme 4 Socrates/Erasmus 5 LEONARDO DA VINCI II scholarship 6 Scholarship provided by the hosting higher education institution 7 Other foreign funding programme 8 Other:... Z4 D4 To what extent do the following statements apply to your course of study? To a very high extent Not at all My study was not as important to me as other aspects of my life. I always did more for my study than what was expected of me. 3 I focused on the aspects of my study which interested me the most. 4 I planned my course of study in accordance with the demands of the job market. 9

10 Z4 D5 To what extent did you acquire the following skills/competencies upon graduation? To a very high extent Not at all Command of your study field or discipline Ability to develop new ideas and solutions 3 Ability to assert your authority 4 Ability to adapt to changing conditions 5 Ability to write reports, memos or documents 6 Ability to apply scientific methods 7 Ability to think and act economically 8 Ability to mobilise the capacities of others 9 Ability to think inter-disciplinary 0 Analytical thinking Ability to write and speak in a foreign language Willingness to question your own and others ideas 3 Ability to work efficiently towards a goal 4 Ability to recognize and close own knowledge gaps 5 Ability to organise yourself and your work processes efficiently 6 Ability to work productively with others 7 Ability to perform well under pressure 8 Ability to work in intercultural contexts 9 Ability to present products, ideas or reports to an audience 0 Ability to assess the impacts of theory and practice of your field of study on nature and society Ability to act according to gender mainstreaming in your field of tasks Z43 D6 In retrospective, how satisfied are you with your studies in general? Very satisfied Very dissatisfied Z44 D7 Looking back, if you were free to choose again would you choose Highly probable Highly improbable the same field of study? the same higher education institution? 3 not to study again? Z45 D8 During the course of your studies, have you ever seriously considered cancelling your study? Yes, because:... No 0

11 E FURTHER STUDY Z46 E After graduating in winter semester 006/007 or summer semester 007, did you obtain another degree? Yes No Please continue with question E3 Z47 E Which further degree did you obtain? 3 4 Type of degree (Please enter the corresponding number from question B or fill in) First course of study/study programme (if applicable, first major) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Second course of study/study programme (if applicable, second major or first minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Third course of study/study programme (if applicable, second minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) 5 Year of graduation 6 7 Name of higher education institution (Please specify) Country of higher education institution (Please specify) Z48 E3 Are you currently studying or doing a doctorate? Yes No Please continue with section F Z49 E4 Which course of study are you currently studying/doing a doctorate in? 3 4 Type of degree (Please enter the corresponding number from question B or fill in) First course of study/study programme (if applicable, first major) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Second course of study/study programme (if applicable, second major or first minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) Third course of study/study programme (if applicable, second minor) (Please enter the corresponding number from list on page XXX or fill in the course of study/study programme) 5 Year of graduation 6 7 Name of higher education institution (Please specify) Country of higher education institution (Please specify)

12 F SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT The following section refers to the time of job search directly after graduating in winter semester 006/007 or summer semester 007 (exclude temporary non study related jobbing, but include paid occupational training like internships, residency, etc.). Z50 F Did you search for a job (incl. internships)? Please exclude temporary non study related jobbing. Yes Please continue with question F3 No Z5 F Why did you not search for employment? Multiple answers possible. I continued studying/doing a doctorate Please continue with section G I continued a job I had prior to studying Please continue with question G3 3 I found a job without searching Please continue with question G3 4 I became self-employed/a freelancer Please continue with question G4 5 Other:... If you have not searched for a job Please continue with section G Z5 F3 When have you started searching for a job? Please exclude temporary non study related jobbing. Prior to graduation Around the time of graduation 3 After graduation Z53 F4 How did you search for a job after graduation? Multiple answers possible. Replied to job ads/announcements Speculative application independent contact to employers 3 Job fair 4 I was contacted by an employer 5 Through internships during my course of studies 6 Through internships after graduation 7 Through the public job centre 8 Through private job agencies 9 With help from the higher education institution 0 Writing your final thesis in a company With help of personal contacts (friends, fellow students etc.) With the help of family contacts (parents, relatives) 3 Other:... Z54 F5 Which strategy led to your first job after graduation? Please enter the appropriate number from question F4. The most important strategy (see question F4) Not applicable, I am not employed yet Z55 F6 Z56 How many employers did you approximately contact? (applications etc.) Approximate number of employers contacted F7 How many months did you search for a job (that you do not regard as temporary study-unrelated work) in total? Please exclude temporary non study related jobbing. Months of job search Not applicable, I am not employed yet

13 G EMPLOYMENT SITUATION DIRECTLY AFTER GRADUATION The following section refers to the time of employment search directly after graduating in winter term 006/007 or summer term 007 (exclude temporary non study related jobbing, but include paid occupational training like internships, residency, etc.). Z57 G Have you started an employment directly after graduating in winter term 006/007 or summer term 007? Multiple answers possible. Yes, a regular employment (no training) Please continue with question G3 Yes, teaching traineeship/legal clerkship Please continue with question G4 3 Yes, preparatory service for public service Please continue with question G4 4 Yes, preparatory year for social jobs Please continue with question G4 5 Yes, self-employment/freelance work Please continue with question G4 6 Yes, another employment:... 7 No Z58 G What applied to your situation directly after graduating? Multiple answers possible. Jobbing Further education 3 Second degree 4 Postgraduate studies (e.g. master degree, no doctorate) 5 Doctorate 6 Parental leave 7 Housewife, househusband, family work 8 Not employed, but searching for a job 9 Military or civil service 0 Long journey Other:... If you were not employed directly after graduation Please continue with question H Z59 G3 In your opinion, which impact did the following aspects have on your first employer s/client s decision to hire you? Very important Not at all important Combination of courses of study Field specialisation 3 Thesis 4 Degree (e.g. diploma, bachelor, master, doctorate etc.) 5 Final grades 6 Practical/work experience 7 Reputation of higher education institution 8 Reputation of department/course of study 9 Experience abroad 0 Foreign language proficiency Computer skills Recommondations/references of others 3 Personality 3

14 4 Willingness to accept financial compromises 5 Other:... 4

15 Z60 G4 Did you have more than one job immediately after graduation? Yes Please refer to the one most important to you. No Z6 G5 When did you start your first job immediately after graduation? Month Year Z63 G7 What type of contract did you have in your first employment after graduation? Unlimited term Fixed term Z64 G8 What was the number of regular/contract hours in your first employment after graduation? Working hours according to contract Actual work hours Z6 G6 Which was your position in your first employment after graduation? Employee Executive 3 Academically qualified employee with a moderate management function (e.g. project manager) Academically qualified employee without management function 4 Qualified employee 5 Ordinary employee (e.g. salesperson/secretary) Self-employed/freelancer 6 Freelancer Please continue with question G9 7 Self-employed Please continue with question G9 8 Self-employed with incentive type contract Please continue with question G9 Public servant 9 Public servant in higher level 0 Public servant in upper level Public servant in lower/middle level Public servant on limited appointment 3 Scientific assistant 4 Trainee 5 Volunteer 6 Apprentice 7 Intern 8 Worker 9 Other:... G9 What was your gross monthly earning in your first Z65 job after graduation? (incl. special payments and overtime) Less than ,000 5,00 -,500 6,50 -,000 7,00 -,500 8,50-3, ,00-3, ,50-4,000 4,00-4,500 4,50-5, ,00-5, ,50-6, ,00-6,500 6 More than 6,500 Z66 G0 Where were you employed immediately after graduation? In Germany please enter first letters of license plate In another country:... 5

16 G What was the job title of your first employment after graduating? Z67 If possible, please fill in the exact job description, e.g. trainee teacher, development engineer, social worker, assistant to management etc.. Job title of first employment... Z68 G In which branch or field of industry are you your first employment after graduating? If possible, please choose from list on page XXX or specify the exact description, e.g. car manufacturing, primary school, hospital, consulting. Branch/ field of industry of first employment after graduating (please choose from list on page XXX or specify)... Z69 G3 Did you work in the public or private sector in your first employment after graduating? Private profit sector (incl. self-employment, freelance work and honorary work) Public sector 3 Private non-profit sector (organizations, churches etc.) Z70 G4 What was your main task in your first employment after graduating? If possible, please choose from list 3 on page XXX or specify the exact description, e.g. construction, teaching, R & D. Main task in first employment after graduating (please choose from list 3 on page XXX or specify)... Z7 G5 To what extent were your knowledge and skills that you acquired during study utilized in this work? To a very high extent Not at all Z7 G6 What field of study do you feel was most appropriate for this work? Only one answer please. Exclusively own field Own or a related field 3 A completely different field 4 No particular field Z73 G7 Which academic degree is in your opinion best suited for your first employment after graduating? Only one answer please. A higher academic degree My academic degree 3 A lower academic degree 4 No academic degree necessary Z74 G8 Considering all aspects of your employment situation (status, position, salary, work tasks etc.), how appropriate was your employment situation directly after graduating to your training? To a very high extent Not at all H CURRENT EMPLOYMENT SITUATION The following section refers to your current employment (exclude temporary non study related jobs, but include paid occupational training like internships, medical residency, etc.). 6

17 Z75 H Are you currently employed? Multiple answers possible. Yes, a regular employment (no training) Please continue with question H3 Yes, teaching traineeship/legal clerkship Please continue with question H3 Yes, preparatory service for public service Please continue with question H3 Yes, preparatory year for social jobs Please continue with question H3 Yes, self-employment/freelance work Please continue with question H3 6 Yes, another employment:... 7 Nein Z76 H (bitte eintragen) What applies to your current situation? Multiple answers possible. Jobbing Internship 3 Further education 4 Second degree Z79 H5 What is your position in your current job? Employee Executive Academically qualified employee with a moderate management function (e.g. project manager) 3 Academically qualified employee without management function 4 Qualified employee 5 Ordinary employee (e.g. salesperson/secretary) Self-employed/freelancer 6 Freelancer Please continue with question H8 7 Self-employed Please continue with question H8 8 Self-employed with incentive type contract Please continue with question H8 Public servant 9 Public servant in higher level 0 Public servant in upper level Public servant in lower/middle level Public servant on limited appointment 5 Postgraduate studies (e.g. master degree, no doctorate) 6 Doctorate 7 Parental leave 8 Housewife, househusband, family work 9 Not employed, but searching for a job 0 Military or civil service Long journey If you are not currently employed or have not started an employment after graduating yet Please continue with question H0 Z77 H3 Do you currently have more than one job? Yes Please refer to the one most important to you. No Z78 H4 When did you start your current job? Month 3 Scientific assistant 4 Trainee 5 Volunteer 6 Apprentice 7 Intern 8 Worker 9 Other:... Z80 H6 What type of contract do you have in your current employment? Unlimited term Fixed term Z8 H7 What is the number of regular/contract hours in your current employment? Working hours according to contract Actual working hours Year 7

18 Z8 H8 What is your gross monthly earning in your current job? (incl. special payments and overtime) Less than ,000 5,00 -,500 6,50 -,000 7,00 -,500 8,50-3, ,00-3, ,50-4,000 4,00-4,500 4,50-5, ,00-5, ,50-6, ,00-6,500 6 More than 6,500 Z83 H9 Where are you currently employed? In Germany please enter first letters of licence plate In another country:... Z85 H In which branch or field of industry are you presently employed? If possible, please choose from list on page XXX or fill in the exact description, e.g. car manufacturing, primary school, hospital, consulting) The same sector as in the first employment after graduation (see question G). Field of industry (please choose from list on page XXX or specify)... Z86 H Do you work in the public or private sector? Z87 Private profit sector (incl. self-employment, freelance work and incentive type work) Public sector 3 Private non-profit sector (organizations, churches etc.) H3 What is your main task in your current job? If possible, please choose from list 3 on page XXX or specify the exact description, e.g. construction, teaching, R & D. The same as in the first employment after graduation (see question G4) Main task (please choose from list 3 on page XXX or specify)... Z84 H0 What is your current job title? If possible, please fill in the exact job description, e.g. trainee teacher, development engineer, social worker, assistant manager etc.. Job title The same as in the first employment after graduation (see question G).... 8

19 Z88 H4 To what extent are the following skills/competencies required in your current employment? To a very high extent Not at all Command of your study field or discipline Ability to develop new ideas and solutions 3 Ability to assert your authority 4 Ability to adapt to changing conditions 5 Ability to write reports, memos or documents 6 Ability to apply scientific methods 7 Ability to think and act economically 8 Ability to mobilise the capacities of others 9 Ability to think inter-disciplinary 0 Analytical thinking Ability to write and speak in a foreign language Willingness to question your own and others ideas 3 Ability to work efficiently towards a goal 4 Ability to recognize and close own knowledge gaps 5 Ability to organise yourself and your work processes efficiently 6 Ability to work productively with others 7 Ability to perform well under pressure 8 Ability to work in intercultural contexts 9 Ability to present products, ideas or reports to an audience 0 Ability to assess the impacts of theory and practice of your field of study on nature and society Ability to act according to gender mainstreaming in your field of tasks Z89 H5 To what extent are the knowledge and skills you acquired during study utilized in our current job? To a very high extent Not at all Z90 H6 In your opinion, what field of study is most appropriate for your current job? Only one answer please. Exclusively own field Own or a related field 3 A completely different field 4 No particular field Z9 H7 In your opinion, which academic degree is best suited for your current job? Only one answer please. A higher academic degree My academic degree 3 A lower academic degree 4 No academic degree necessary 9

20 Z9 H8 Considering all aspects of your job situation (status, position, salary, work tasks etc.), how appropriate is your current job situation to your course of study? To a very high extent Not at all H9 If you consider your job situation as not very appropriate or without great content relation to you course of study, Z93 why did you choose this job? Multiple answers possible. Not applicable, my job is closely related to my course of study. My current job is only a temporary stepping stone, I am still searching for professional orientation 3 I have not found an appropriate job (yet) 4 I receive a higher salary in my current job 5 My current job offers more security 6 My interests have changed 7 My current job allows a flexible time schedule 8 My current job allows me to work in a favoured geographical place 9 My current job allows me to take into consideration the interests of my family/children 0 Other:... Z94 H0 Considering all aspects of your job, how appropriate is your current employment situation to the expectations you had when you began your studies? Much better than expected Much worse than expected Not applicable, I had no expectations I Z95 I EMPLOYMENT HISTORY How many employers have you had altogether since graduation? (Including current employer) Number of employers since graduation I have not been employed since graduation. Z96 I Have you ever been unemployed (that is, not employed and seeking employment) since graduation? Yes, months in total No Z97 I3 Since graduation, did you Multiple answers possible. study abroad? do an internship abroad? 3 search for an employment abroad? 4 work abroad? 5 work for some time abroad at your employer's initiative? 6 do none of these? 0