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 Have you applied for a graduate program? Yes No 1.5 Current Employment Status * Employed full-time Employed part-time Self-employed Casual Unemployed 1.6 Are You Currently Participating in a Graduate Program? * Yes No 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 PREPAREDNESS 2.1 How prepared do you feel for your transition from university/study to your career? * I'm ready, I'm prepared I feel prepared I don't feel prepared I have no idea 2.2 What specific areas do you feel you need support with as you enter your professional career? * Resume/CV building Job searching strategies Interview skills Networking Professional etiquette Developing a personal brand Balancing work and personal life Other (please specify) 2.3 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) 2.4 How confident are you in your ability to navigate the job application and interview process? * Very confident Confident Neutral Not very confident Not confident at all SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / SUPPORT PREFERENCES 3.1 How frequently do you seek out professional development opportunities? * Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never 3.2 Have you participated in any career-related workshops, seminars, or networking events during your studies? * Yes No 3.3 How helpful have these programs been in preparing you for your career? * Very helpful Somewhat helpful Neutral Not very helpful 3.4 How satisfied are you with the current professional development opportunities provided by your university? * Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 3.5 Is the training and professional development material at your current university engaging and useful? * Yes No 3.6 What types of professional development activities interest you the most? (select all that apply) * Workshops and seminars Online courses Networking events Mentorshop programs Industry certifications Other (please specify) 3.7 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) 3.8 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) 3.9 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!