Technical Exhibit 9A- TAP Exit-Transition Questionnaire SurveyMonkey (1.pdf

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Technical Exhibit 9A

1. What is your TOP PRIORITY within the first 6 months after your transition?*

Employment

School

Starting my own business

Return to the job I had prior to active service

Submit disability claim

Retirement

Other

Not at all challenging Somewhat challenging Very challenging N/A

How to “brand” myself in a way that appeals to potential Civilian employers

Obtaining a Civilian job

Salary/wage in a Civilian job

Relocating for a Civilian job

Cost of health insurance for Civilians

Translating my military experience into Civilian terminology

Relating to the Civilian culture in the workplace

Starting a Civilian job at entry level

Interacting with Civilians who are not familiar with the military

Taking a cut in pay to enter the Civilian workforce

Planning for my long-term career goals as a Civilian

2. Please RATE the extent to which you believe each of the following items may be a potential challenge or concern for you as a Civilian:

3. What most closely resembles the type of work you have secured or are seeking?*

Full-time (not attending school)

Part-time (not attending school)

Full-time (while attending school)

Part-time (while attending school)

4. What is your current Civilian employment status?*

Found employment, no longer seeking

Have not found employment, still seeking

Found employment, still seeking other options

Returning to the job I left prior to active service

5. What annual salary do you expect to receive from your post-transition job?

$1-10K

$11-25K

$26-40K

$41-55K

$56-75K

$76-90K

$91K+

6. Approximately how many applications or resumes have you submitted for job openings in the past 12 months?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-25

26+

7. I do NOT plan to apply for unemployment benefits?*

Yes

No

Undecided

8. How significant was TAP in helping you obtain a Civilian job?*

Could not have found a job without TAP

Contributed greatly

Helped a little

No help at all

Does not apply

Not important No opinion Important N/A

Finding meaning and purpose in my work

A job in a field related to my college studies or degree

Being in a position of authority or in charge

Job satisfaction

Helping others to become successful

Having a flexible schedule

Making as much money as possible

(Military only) Continuing work related to my Army MOS/Training, but in the Civilian workforce

9. To what extent are the following considerations important in your choice of employment?*

Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree N/A

I have networked with family and friends to find employment

I have sought feedback from family members and friends that will help me transition

I am willing to take a job that I do not like in order to maintain my current lifestyle.

10. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:*

The high unemployment rate for transitioning Soldiers worries me about finding a Civilian job

I am willing to start an entry level job in the Civilian workforce

There is a big cultural difference between the military work environment and the Civilian workplace

Potential Civilian employers are welcome to read my personal postings on social media such as Facebook and Twitter

I have turned down a Civilian job offer in the past 6 months

(Military only) Civilian employers may not understand the significance of my military training and experience

(Military only) I worry that potential employers will see me as “damaged goods” due to misconceptions about Veterans

(Military only) Taking time off from work to decompress from military life before starting my Civilian career may cause me to lose momentum in my job search

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree Agree N/A

11. If you plan to take time off from work, approximately how long do you anticipate being unemployed before you entering the Civilian workforce?

Does not apply

Less than 1 month

1-3 months

4-6 months

More than 6 months

Undecided

12. How would you RATE the TAP staff on helping you to write/improve your Civilian resume or complete job applications?

Exceeded expectations

Met expectations

Did NOT meet expectations

I did not need assistance

13. Which of the social media platforms have you used to look for employment? Check all that apply.*

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

I have not used social media to search for employment

Other (please specify)

14. Do you believe the Department of Labor employment workshop better prepared you for conducting job searches?

Yes

15. If you have confirmed enrollment, when is your targeted start date?*

I do not have a confirmed enrollment

Within a month of my transition

1-3 months after my transition

4-6 months after my transition

7-9 months after my transition

Over 9 months after my transition

16. What type of degree are you seeking?*

Technical certification

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctoral or professional degree (e.g. Ph.D., J.D., M.D, Ed.D, etc)

Other (please specify)

17. Which of the following will most closely resemble your status as a Civilian student?*

Full-time most or all on campus

Part-time most or all on campus

Full-time most or all Online

Part-time most or all Online

Not important No opinion Important N/A

School in or near my hometown (or my spouse’s hometown)

School with an ROTC program

School at or near my final duty location

A program that offers all or most classes online

A school near a military post/base

Reputation of the school

Program in a field that I am very passionate about

Cost of the school

A school known for being military-friendly

Where I can find a job while going to school

(Military only) A degree or certification in a field related to my MOS/Training

(Military only) Close to my Guard or Reserve unit

18. To what extent are the following considerations important in your Civilian education choices?*

19. Have you applied for or been issued a business/tax identification number in order to start your own business or business partnership?

Yes

No

20. What industry category best describes your business (i.e. retail store, manufacturing, software design, restaurant)?

21. Have you developed a business plan?*

Yes

No

22. Have you conducted market research and competitor analysis for your business?*

Yes

No

23. Have you secured the necessary funding for your business?*

Yes

No

24. Do you have a viable “Plan B” if your business or idea does not meet your financial expectations?*

Yes

No

25. How likely would you be to choose a Veteran over a non-Veteran for a position within your business?*

Likely

No preference

Unlikely

26. Did you use the TAP Facebook page for transition help, job postings and/or scheduling information?

Yes

No

27. Did you use the TAP Virtual Center for any of your TAP requirements?*

Yes

No

* 28. Have you followed TAP on any of the social media platforms? Check all that apply.

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

Pintrest

Snapchat

I have not followed TAP on social media

Other (please specify)

* 29. Have you continued to follow TAP on social media?

Yes, I am still active

Yes, I follow but not active

No, I no longer follow

No, I have never followed

30. Which of the following best describes your current military membership?*

Active Army

Army National Guard

Army Reserve

Navy

Air Force

Marines

Coast Guard

Other (Department of the Army Civilian or Family Member, etc.)

31. Do you believe you began the TAP process early enough to accomplish all of your transition goals?

Yes

No

32. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The HARD skills (medical skills, mechanical skills, etc.) and experience that I gained from working in my MOS has NOT given me an advantage over Civilian job seekers.

Agree

Don’t know

Disagree

Does Not Apply

33. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The SOFT skills (willingness to learn, reliability, time management, etc.) that I have gained in the military have NOT given me an advantage over Civilian job seekers.

Agree

Don’t know

Disagree

Does Not Apply

34. The Pre-separation briefing gave me a better understanding of the benefits, entitlements, and services available to me.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Does not apply

Please explain your response

35. How would you RATE the personal assistance provided by the-TAP staff? Select one and explain your response.

Excellent

Acceptable

Below average

36. Do you believe the Financial Planning/Budgeting class provided useful information that will assist you after your transition?

Useful

Somewhat useful

Not useful

37. Which best describes your use of the TAP Virtual Center?*

I did not use the Virtual Center.

I used the Virtual Center for some of my requirements.

I used the Virtual Center for all of my requirements.

* 38. How would you RATE the TAP website?

Above average

Average

Below average

I did not use the website

39. Do you plan to use your education benefits at any time in the future?*

Yes, for my own education

Yes, for my spouse or children’s education

Not planning to use the education benefits

Does not apply

40. Did you complete a degree prior to this transition?*

Yes

No

41. If so, when do you plan to use your education benefits?*

Does not apply

I do not plan to use my education benefits

I have already began using my education benefits

Within the next 6 months

Within the next 12 months

Between 1-5 years

Between 6-10 years

* 42. My chain of command gave me sufficient time to attend my TAP courses.

Yes

Not applicable

43. Which of the following TAP services did you find most helpful to you. Check all that apply.*

Pre-separation counseling

Transition Overview

MOS(C) Crosswalk

VA Benefits briefings

DOL Employment Workshop

Financial Planning

ITP Review

Assessment Tool

Gap Analysis

Accessing Higher Education Career Track

Resume writing and job search classes TAP

Center staff assistance/counseling TAP Call

Center

Virtual TAP Center

TAP Website

Continuum of Military Service Opportunity

44. Which TAP services, if any, did you attend or use that were NOT helpful with your transition situation? Check all that apply.

Pre-separation counseling

Transition Overview

MOS(C) Crosswalk

VA Benefits briefings

DOL Employment Workshop

Financial Planning

ITP Review

Assessment Tool

Gap Analysis

Accessing Higher Education Career Track

Resume writing and job search classes TAP

Center staff assistance/counseling TAP Call

Center

Virtual TAP Center

TAP Website

Continuum of Military Service Opportunity

45. What is your age?*

18-24

25-30

31-35

36-40

41-45

46-50

51-55

56-60

61 and over

46. What is your gender?*

Male

Female

FtM Male

MtF Female

47. What is your race/ethnicity?*

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Hispanic or Latino

Two or more races

Prefer not to respond

48. What is your current highest level of education?*

Some High School

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate or Professional Degree (e.g. Ph.D., JD, MD)

Location Options

Choose only one response

* 49. Where do you plan to receive the majority of your TAP services?

MOS Series MOS Skill Identifier

Select one from each

50. Please choose your primary MOS from the dropdown menus. If you are not Army, please skip this question.

51. What is your current status/pay grade?*

DoD Civilian

Family Member

E1-E2

E3-E4

E5-E6

E7-E9

W1-W3

W4-W5

O1-O2

O3-O4

O5 and above

52. How many years have you served in the military?*

Does Not Apply

1 – 3

4 – 6

7 – 9

10 – 12

13 – 15

16 – 20

21 – 25

Over 26

53. Why are you transitioning from the military? Select all that apply.*

Does Not Apply

Economic opportunity outside the Army

Education opportunity outside the Army

Completed service obligation

Involuntary separation because of Reduction in Force

Family needs

Disability separation

Involuntary separation for disciplinary reasons

Retiree

Other (please specify)

54. To what extent do you consider yourself a “Soldier for Life?”*

Does Not Apply

To a great extent

Somewhat

Not at all

I am not sure what that means

55. Do you plan to continue military service in the National Guard or Reserve (AGR, TPU, or IMA) after your transition? (IRR obligation not applicable for this question)

Does Not Apply

Yes

Undecided

No

56. Please provide the TAP staff with any advice, comments, or concerns regarding the transitioning process below. Please ensure responses are specific and professional.

57. If you are NOT located at Ft Bragg, Ft Campbell, Ft Drum, Ft Hood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, or USAG Bavaria - answer "Not Applicable" below. If you are located in one of those installations AND started your TAP 1 December 2016 or later, select one of the categories below to the best of your ability to recall the group you were assigned as a part of a Pilot Program. (If you still have it - your group is listed on the bottom of you checklist.)

Not applicable - I was not informed I was a part of a Pilot Program

R1

R2

R3

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

W1

W2

W3

58. As a transitioning Soldier, how many job offers have you received?

I am not a transitioning Soldier

5 or more

Thank you for taking the Exit Questionnaire. The feedback you provide is ESSENTIAL to reshaping TAP in the future. Your anonymous responses will be used to improve the program for Soldiers transitioning to Civilian life. You should receive an email in 3 to 6 months after your separation asking for your real-world experience. Please remember to take just 5 minutes to improve your fellow Soldiers' transition process.