Illinois Job Seeker Survey

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Based on your participation in the recent IASPA PreK-12 Virtual Job Fairs, we’re interested in hearing about your experience looking for a new job in Illinois K-12 schools. Your feedback will help districts improve the exerperience for job seekers like you.

Thank you in advance for your insights!

Have you applied for any jobs with any school that you first met through an IASPA virtual job fair in 2023?

Yes

Have you interviewed for any jobs with any school that you first met through an IASPA virtual job fair in 2023?

Yes

Have you received an offer for a job from a school that you first met through an IASPA virtual job fair in 2023?

Yes

Have you accepted an offer for a job from a school that you first met through an IASPA virtual job fair in 2023?

Yes

How do you find out about job opportunities in illinois schools? Please select all that have worked well for you.(Required)

Job boards (e.g., indeed.com, k12jobspot.com, illinoiseducationjobbank.org)

District or employer websites

Regional Office of Education (ROE) websites

Search engines (e.g., Google, Bing)

College/university referrals

Friend/colleague referrals

Email newsletters

Social media

Other

What other sources of jobs in Illinois schools have worked well for you?(Required)

How often do you use each of the following job boards in your search for jobs in Illinois schools?

Indeed.com

Never use

Rarely use

Sometimes use

Use fairly regularly

Use often

IllinoisEducationJobBank.org

Never use

Rarely use

Sometimes use

Use fairly regularly

Use often

Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

Never use

Rarely use

Sometimes use

Use fairly regularly

Use often

K12JobSpot.com

Never use

Rarely use

Sometimes use

Use fairly regularly

Use often

SchoolSpring.com

Never use

Rarely use

Sometimes use

Use fairly regularly

Use often

Never use

Rarely use

Sometimes use

Use fairly regularly

Use often

What other job boards do you regularly use to search for jobs in Illinois schools?

Please think about the job boards you indicated you use regularly or often. What is most appealing about each site for you?

Select up to three from the following for each site.

Indeed.com

Has the positions that I’m interested in

Has job locations and school employers that I am interested in

Job postings on the site include the information that I am looking for (e.g., salary, work schedule, location, etc.)

Easy to find positions

Easy to learn about employers

Responsiveness of employers

Layout of the site

Other people have had success

What else is appealing to you about Indeed.com?

K12JobSpot.com

Has the positions that I’m interested in

Has job locations and school employers that I am interested in

Job postings on the site include the information that I am looking for (e.g., salary, work schedule, location, etc.)

Easy to find positions

Easy to learn about employers

Responsiveness of employers

Layout of the site

Other people have had success

What else is appealing to you about K12JobSpot.com?

IllinoisEducationJobBank.org

Has the positions that I’m interested in

Has job locations and school employers that I am interested in

Job postings on the site include the information that I am looking for (e.g., salary, work schedule, location, etc.)

Easy to find positions

Easy to learn about employers

Responsiveness of employers

Layout of the site

Other people have had success

What else is appealing to you about IllinoisEducationJobBank.org?

Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

Has the positions that I’m interested in

Has job locations and school employers that I am interested in

Job postings on the site include the information that I am looking for (e.g., salary, work schedule, location, etc.)

Easy to find positions

Easy to learn about employers

Responsiveness of employers

Layout of the site

Other people have had success

Ability to see and connect with classmates and alums

What else is appealing to you about Handshake?

SchoolSpring.com

Has the positions that I’m interested in

Has job locations and school employers that I am interested in

Job postings on the site include the information that I am looking for (e.g., salary, work schedule, location, etc.)

Easy to find positions

Easy to learn about employers

Responsiveness of employers

Layout of the site

Other people have had success

What else is appealing to you about SchoolSpring.com?

Has the positions that I’m interested in

Has job locations and school employers that I am interested in

Job postings on the site include the information that I am looking for (e.g., salary, work schedule, location, etc.)

Easy to find positions

Easy to learn about employers

Responsiveness of employers

Layout of the site

Other people have had success

Ability to see and connect with people that work at schools

What else is appealing to you about LinkedIn?

What are the most challenging parts of the job search process for you?

Knowing where to start

Getting useful information about school employers

Getting useful information about the jobs posted

Finding job postings that match my qualifications

Knowing when postings open

Understanding the application process and timeline for jobs

Preparing the application and resume

Preparing for the interview

What other challenges have you found?

How important is each of the following as you consider new positions?

	Not important	Not very important	Somewhat important	Important	Very important
Salary
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Family leave policies
Career growth options
Childcare access
Work schedule / flexibility
Availalbility of extra-duty assignments
Professional development
Team fit
Student population
Class sizes
Proximity to my home
Support staff
Surrounding community

What do you wish more school employers made available for job seekers like you?

Whose perspective would help you learn the most about a potential school employer?

	Not helpful	Not very helpful	Somewhat helpful	Helpful	Very helpful
Superintendent
Human Resources Leadership
Site/Building Leadership
Current employees in similar positions
Parents
Students

Email (optional)

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