Marketplace Survey

Thank you for participating in our survey. Your answers are confidential and your personal information will not be disclosed to any third parties. This survey consists of 25 questions. We estimate that it will take you about 15 minutes to complete.

All information supplied here will be used to inform a student project at the School of Information at the University of California - Berkeley.

Questions about Your Employment

(1) What is your current employment commitment?
Full-Time
Part-Time
Not Employed (Skip to question 3)

(2) What is your current position type?

Employee
Contract
Temp
Temp to Hire
Volunteer
Internship/Externship
Coop
Fellowship

(3) What is your job search status?

Actively searching
Passively searching
Not searching

(4) Are you seeking full-time or part-time employment?

Full-Time
Part-Time
Not searching

(5) How many total jobs do you currently have?

1
2
3
4+

Percent of Survey Completed
25%

Extra Work Opportunities

(6) How often do you think about picking up a temporary, extra job for additional income? [Note: This question refers only to temporary/contract/seasonal/non-permanent jobs]


I do not think about it at all. I think about it sometimes I think about it a lot

(7) How often do you seek temporary or extra jobs for additional income? [Note: This question refers only to temporary/contract/seasonal/non-permanent jobs]


I do not look for extra jobs. I sometimes look for extra jobs I actively seek out extra jobs

(8) What types of jobs have you worked in the past? [Note: This is a narrow list, there may be job roles you have occupied that are not on this list.] Please choose all that apply:

Bartender
Childcare/Babysitting
Cook, Fast Food
Cook, Casual Dining
Cook, Fine Dining
Dog Walker/Pet Care
Food Delivery
Host/Hostess
Lifeguard
Mover, Professional
Mover, Casual (as in helping a friend)
Product Promotions
Retail Sales, Clothing
Retail Sales, Other Products
Wait staff
Other

(9) If you are thinking about looking for extra work, for which of these job types would you be looking? Please choose all that apply:

Bartender
Childcare/Babysitting
Cook, Fast Food
Cook, Casual Dining
Cook, Fine Dining
Dog Walker/Pet Care
Food Delivery
Host/Hostess
Lifeguard
Mover, Professional
Mover, Casual (as in helping a friend)
Product Promotions
Retail Sales, Clothing
Retail Sales, Other Products
Wait staff
Other

(10) If you are thinking about looking for extra work, how many hours per week would you work?

0, I am not thinking about extra work

1-5 hours/week
6-10 hours/week
10-15 hours/week
20+ hours/week

(11) If you are thinking about looking for extra work, what days of the week are you willing to work? Check all that apply.

None, I am not thinking about extra work

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

(12) If you are thinking about extra work, how far in advance do you search for extra work?

No time, I am not thinking about extra work

Less than 12 hours
24-48 hours
2-4 Days
4-6 Days
1-2 Weeks
More than 2 Weeks

(13) How far in advance would you need to be contacted by a potential employer on a weekday?


Less Than 1 Hour 1-6 Hours 7-12 Hours 13-24 Hours 1-3 Days 4-6 Days At least 1 Week ahead of time

(14) How far in advance would you need to be contacted by a potential employer on a weekend?


Less Than 1 Hour 1-6 Hours 7-12 Hours 13-24 Hours 1-3 Days 4-6 Days At least 1 Week ahead of time

Percent of Survey Completed
57%

Questions about Your Computer and Technology Usage at Work

(15) How often do you use a computer?

Not At All
Less Than 2 Hours per Day
3-6 Hours per Day
More than 6 Hours

(16) Where do you use a computer?

At Home
At Work
At the Library
Other
Does Not Apply

(17) If you do use a computer at work, how many hours per work day do you spend on your computer?

0-1 hours
2-4 hours
5-6 hours
7+ hours
Does Not Apply

(18) During your work day, how do people contact you? (check all that apply)

Cell Phone
Pager
Regular Telephone
Email
Instant Messenger
Fax
In Person

Percent of Survey Completed
71%

Personal Questions

(19) If you are currently employed, what industry(s) do you work in?
(press ctrl to select multiple industries)


(20) When you are looking for employment of any type, what do you use? Check all that apply.

Craigslist
Monster.com
HotJobs.com
Bulletin Boards
Alumni Network
Word of Mouth
Career Fairs
Newspapers
Other Job Listings in Print
Other Job Listings Online
(21) What is your age?

Under 18
18-25
26-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61+

(22) What is your gender?
Male Female

(23) What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Some High School
High School Diploma / GED
Some College
Certificate
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD

(24) Would be be okay for us to contact you with follow up questions?

Yes No

(25) If yes, can we have your e-mail address?[Note: As said before, your answers are confidential and your e-mail will not be disclosed to any third parties.]

Percent of Survey Completed
100%