CTP Initial Survey

Name *

First

Last

Did you attend the first class of CTP? (select one)

Yes
No

Do you feel it was effective in orienting you to the program expectations? (select one)

Yes
No

If no, please comment below:

To your questions/concerns were AIMGA staff: (select one)

Very responsive and helpful
Adequately responsive and helpful
Somewhat responsive and helpful
Not at all responsive or helpful

Have you thought about pursuing and alternative career? (select one)

Yes
No

If so, what alternative careers have you considered? (list ALL that apply)

What are your current feelings about pursuing an alternative career (AC) path? (select ALL that apply)

I'm looking at alternative careers as: (select ALL that apply)

A means to survive, to secure a job that allows me to pay my immediate bills
A short term goal, to support myself as I pursue licensure or additional training
An intermediate goal, to secure a role that utilizes my skillset and allows growth
A long term goal, to secure a quality final destination job

What is your current employment status? (select ALL that apply)

If employed, what is your job title?

If employed, what is your hourly rate? (select one)

What factors do you believe are limiting your career success? (select ALL that apply)

Financial stressors (housing instability, limited funds)
Social factors (limited time, health issues, unhealthy relationships, little support)
Mental health (depression, frustration, low motivation)
Lack of confidence (loss of career identity, uncertainty around skills transferability)
Limited knowledge on career options
Cultural differences and discrimination in Canada

How much time do you have to invest in this program? (select one)

Lots of available time (more than 15hrs/week)
Moderate available time (about 10hrs/week)
Limited available time (less than 5hrs/week)

What aspect of this program is most appealing to you? (select one)

Transferable skills: identifying skills, values, and interests
Job search strategies
About you: writing a professional biography and creating a Linkden profile
How to: Resume and cover letter
Networking preparation and practicing
Interview preparation and mock interviews
Workplace Readiness

What aspect of this program do you feel you know the least about? (select one)

Transferable skills: identifying skills, values, and interests
Job search strategies
About you: writing a professional biography and creating a Linkden profile
How to: Resume and cover letter
Networking preparation and practicing
Interview preparation and mock interviews
Workplace Readiness

What do you hope to gain from this program? (select ALL that apply)

Employment
Develop a 1-3 year career plan
Prepare a career portfolio targeting jobs of interest
Stronger interviewing and networking skills
Expanding my knowledge of career opportunities as an IMG
Skill development in workplace readiness
Community with other IMGs
Increased confidence and personal growth

Pre-program questions (select one)

Please write the following statements using the drop down menu. Note that we will be asking you these questions at program completion for comparative purposes. Therefore, respond using your current knowledge at the program onset.

At this current time, I have a strong understanding of my career goals and interests

At this current time, I feel confident in my resume and cover letter writing

At this current time, I am comfortable searching for jobs that utilize my skillset

At this current time, I know what it takes to be a strong interviewer

At this current time, I feel confident that I have the tools to network effectively

At this current time, I have a deep understanding of what is expected in the Canadian workplace

At this current time, I feel connected to other IMGs at AIMGA