Thank you for participating in this surveyThe information gathered will be used to tailor educational workshops, skills sessions and wellbeing events based on your needs. Please answer all questions, this survey takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be kept confidential. SECTION 1: DEMOGRAPHICS 1.1 Age * Under 20 21 - 25 26 - 30 31 - 35 36 - 40 40+ 1.2 Gender * Male Female Other 1.3 Education * High school Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification Undergraduate Graduate / postgraduate 1.4 Current Employment Status * Employed full-time Employed part-time Self-employed Unemployed 1.5 Are You Currently Participating in a Graduate Program? * Yes No 1.6 Years of Professional Experience * 0-2 years 3-5 years 6-8 years 9+ years 1.7 Industry/Field of Work * Aerospace and Defence Agriculture Architecture Art and Design Automotive Biotechnology Construction Consulting Education Energy (including renewable energy) Entertainment and Media Environmental Services Fashion and Apparel Finance and Banking Fitness and Wellness Gaming and Esports Government and Public Administration Healthcare Hospitality and Tourism Human Resources Information Technology (IT) Insurance Legal Services Manufacturing Marketing/Advertising Mining and Extraction Non-profit and Social Services Real Estate Research Development Retail Sports and Recreation Veterinary Services Other (please specify) SECTION 2: CAREER NEEDS AND CHALLENGES 2.1 What are the biggest challenges you face in your career development? (select all that apply) * Lack of mentorship Limited networking opportunities Uncertainty about career path Balancing work and personal life Lack of skills/training opportunities Difficulty advancing in current role Lack of recognition and feedback Engagement with clients/customers Other (please specify) 2.2 How satisfied are you with the current professional development opportunities provided by your employer? * Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 2.3 Is the training and professional development material at your work place engaging, intuitive and useful? * Yes No 2.4 Do you feel adequately supported in your current workplace? * Yes No 2.5 How would you rate your current work-life balance? Excellent Good Average Poor 2.6 Do you have a career development plan? * Yes No 2.7 How confident do you feel about achieving your career goals? * Very confident Confident Neutral Not very confident Not confident at all SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3.1 How frequently do you seek out professional development opportunities? * Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never 3.2 What types of professional development activities interest you the most? (select all that apply) * Workshops and seminars Online courses Networking events Mentorship programs Industry certifications Other (please specify) 3.3 What barriers, if any, prevent you from actively developing your skills? (select all that apply) * Lack of time Limited access to training resources Lack of employer support Unsure of where to start Personal confidence/self-esteem issues Other (please specify) 3.4 Which of the following areas are you interested in developing or improving your skills in? (select all that apply) * Leadership (Decision-making, delegation, strategic thinking and motivation/aspiration) Communication (Verbal and written communication, active listening, public speaking and presentation skills) Teamwork and collaboration (Team building, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills) Problem solving (Analytical thinking, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making) Adaptability (Flexibility, adaptability to change and resilience) Time management (Prioritization and planning and goal setting) Client/Customer Engagement (Customer Service, client relationship management, customer satisfaction) Project management (Planning and scheduling, budgeting and financial management, risk management, resource allocation) Negotiation (Persuasion, conflict resolution, bargaining, relationship building) Sales and Marketing (customer acquisition, market research, branding and sales strategy) Research and Analysis (Data analysis, research methodology, report writing, information synthesis) Conflict Resolution (Mediatio, problem-solving, diplomacy, negotiation) Financial Literacy (Budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, investment knowledge) 3.5 What factors are important to you when choosing a skills development forum? (select all that apply) * Cost-effectiveness Reputation of the platform/provider Flexibility of schedule Interaction of schedule Interaction with industry experts Real-world application of skills SECTION 4: THE GUIDED GUILD 4.1 How likely are you to attend a TGG event? * Where do I sign up? Likely Unlikely Thank you!