Take this survey to help policy makers understand the real career aspirations and dreams of young people in India!
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A little bit about yourself :
What gender do you identify with the most?
Are you currently a student?
What is your current highest level of education completed?
In what subject did you complete your diploma or ITI?
What is your field of study?
What is the top most reason for you to have chosen your field of study?
(please select only one response)
What level of education do you hope to attain?
What field of study would you most like to pursue?
Are you currently employed?
Which of the following best describes your employment status?
(you may select more than one response)
Select the response that best completes the following phrase: My job is...
How long did it take to get your current job?
In what industry are you working?
(you may select more than one response)
Which of the below best describes the job family in which you work?
Do you have more than one job?
Which of the following best describes your employment contract for your main source of income?
How would you rate your overall job satisfaction for your main job?
How many years of PAID work experience do you have?
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Aspirations and Preferences:
Even if you are already employed, in which of the following would you MOST like to work?
(This can be different from your existing job)
Even if you are already employed, in which of the following industries would you MOST like to work in?
(you may select up to 3 options)
Even if you are employed, which of the following best describes your IDEAL job?
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Keeping your ideal job in mind:
What do you think is the lowest level of education required for an employee in your ideal job identified in the last question?
How prepared do you feel currently for your ideal job?
What are your key sources to get information on job opportunities?
How would you rate the availability of appropriate employment opportunities to you overall?
What is most important to you when considering a job?
(please select up to 3 options)
What are the most important barriers you face when trying to find a desirable job?
(please select up to 3 options)
Which of the following would you consider for your IDEAL job?
(please select all that apply)
Which of the following do you consider to be important for getting a job?
(please select all the apply)
What factors do you think employers value the most in new hires?
(please select 3 responses)
For your ideal job, what would be your preferred job location?
For your ideal job, what would be your preferred time commitment?
For your ideal job, what would be your preferred type of contract?
What type of employment would your ideal job be?
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Education and Skills :
What general skills do you think are most important for someone in your ideal job?
(please select up to 5 responses)
With reference to the skills that you think are required for your IDEAL job, how prepared do you feel?
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You are almost done with the survey. But we would like to know from you how you feel introduction of technology is bringing about a change in the skill sets of workers. For instance, a lot of current occupations can be automated in the future, future workers will require new age skills like data analysis and complex problem solving skills.
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Technology and Skills :
How up to date do you feel with the changing skill requirements?
How would you rate the accessibility you have to career counselling and other mentoring opportunities to guide you in your career decisions?
What has been the nature of guidance/assistance received?
Which of the following advice and guidance activities do you find the most useful for your career decision?
(please select all that apply)
How interested would you be in pursuing further skills development training?
What would be your reason for pursuing skill development?
What will be your preferred duration for a skill development program?
What form of compensation would you prefer for such a program?
Would payment be a decisive factor for you in pursuing a skill development program?
Who would you prefer as the provider of the program?
What certification would you prefer at the end of a skill development program?
What will be your preferred location for the program?
What format of skill development program would you prefer?
Which of the following would you consider to be important while considering the program?
(please select all that apply)
You are not interested in pursuing skill development programs because:
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Skill development in India :
Have you ever enrolled in any skill development programs?
Are you aware of existing government-run skills development programmes in your area?
In your opinion, what are some of the steps that can help to address the mismatch between youth aspirations and job market realities?
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Gig Economy :
How interested would you be in participating in the gig-economy to supplement your income?
(The gig economy is characterized by temporary positions that are contracted out to independents workers for short-term engagements. E.g. Working as a driver for Uber, as a host for Airbnb, as a masseuse on Urban Clap)
How interested would you be in participating in the gig-economy for your main source of income?
Why would you want to be a part of the gig economy?
If you would consider working in the gig-based economy, would any of the following be a concern?
Why would you not want to be part of the gig economy?
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Entrepreneurship :
Would you be interested in running your own business?
What is the preferred industry in which you have/would like to set up a business?
How prepared do you feel with the requisite skills and knowledge to run your own business?
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Thank you!
Congratulations! In this first of its kind survey, you have just helped India's policy makers understand the real aspirations of India's youth and the gaps in the labour market. The results will be used to develop strategies to ensure that the labour market in India is equipped to enable young people to meet their potential and aspirations. Consolidated results will also be shared with industry and academic experts who have the power to influence India's economy, the startup sector, and educational institutes. Thank you for being a part of this movement!
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