Employment Survey

The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is conducting this survey to better understand what job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are thinking right now. This 19-question survey will take two to four minutes - all responses will remain anonymous, and will be shared with board and committee members as the GRWDB team works on a new four-year Local Plan for the region, incorporating strategic mission and program direction.

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* Answer all questions

1.		What county do you live in? *																												Hunterdon      Somerset      Other
2.		What is your current employment status? *																												Employed Left workforce permanently Unemployed but looking Unemployed and deciding when to reenter the workforce
3.		What is most important to you? *																												The work that you are doing The ability to have a work-life balance Opportunity for advancement Safe working conditions My compensation, including salary and benefits
4.		What is most important to you in a job search? *																												Location Flexible hours Salary Benefits Benefit enhancements like tuition reimbursements or bonus incentives Ability to advance within a company
5.		What type of job do you prefer? *																												Fully on-site Fully remote Hybrid with on-site and remote schedules
6.		For an in-person position, how far are you willing to commute on a daily basis? *																												0-5 miles 5-15 miles 15-30 miles 30-45 miles
7.		Have you applied for a job in the past 11 months? *																																						Yes           No
8.		If you were offered a job but declined the position, what was the primary reason?																												The salary was too low The job did not interest me The job was a temporary opportunity I didn`t think the position fit my skills The job did not have a remote or hybrid work option The job did not have opportunity for advancement Cost or lack of available childcare Other NA - I accepted the job
9.		If you left a job in the past 11 months, what was the primary reason?																												My position was eliminated I was worried about the employer`s health precautions and requirements I wanted to make more money The job did not have a remote or hybrid work option Childcare and/or family caretaker needs My job no longer personally satisfied me I wanted to investigate a new career pathway Enhanced unemployment benefits or childcare credit payments allowed me time to reassess goals I decided to start my own business Retired Other
10.		Do you feel your current or most recent employer is doing enough to train and retain it`s staff? *																																						Yes           No
11.		What occupation are you interested in or already working in? *																												Arts and Entertainment Building and Grounds Maintenance Business and Financial Computer and Math Construction Education Engineering Farming, Fishing and Forestry Food Services Healthcare Healthcare Support Legal Life Sciences Maintenance and Repair Management Military Office and Administrative Personal Services Production Protective Services Sales Social Sciences Transportation and Logistics Other
12.		Do you think your skills match the current needs of employers? *																																						Yes           No
13.		Are you interested in tuning up your skills through the GRWDB's SkillUp Greater Raritan online learning portal or talking to a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center counselor? *
		Yes           No           I did that and was not satisfied with the experience
		Provide an email address to receive additional SkillUp Greater Raritan information. *Check Format*
		If you were not satisfied, briefly share your experience with us.
14.		What is your current state of mind? *																												Optimistic      Anxious      Unsure
Demographics Information
15.		What is your gender? *																												Female      Male      Non-Binary
16.		What is your race? *																												White Black Asian Other Chose not to answer
17.		What is your ethnicity? *																												Hispanic Non Hispanic Chose not to answer
18.		What is your age group? *																												Under 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Chose not to answer
19.		What is your education level? *																												Less than high school High School or equivalent Some College, less than bachelor`s Bachelor`s degree More than a bachelor`s degree Chose not to answer

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Thank you for participating in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact GRWDB Director Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or 908-541-5790.