5-2 Discussion: Survey Question Construction You will choose one of the surveys and analyze the construction and validity of one of the survey items/questions and its associated answer options. Do not

❏ Working for a start-up company ❏ Learning new skills and having my own office ❏ Obtaining a management position within my current organization ❏ Obtaining a management position with a new organization ❏ Other (please specify) __________________________   2. Which of the topics would you be MOST interested in having discussed at an upcoming career forum?

(Please circle the number that best represents your response.) ○ Helping students prepare for graduate school ○ Obtaining a promotion at your current position while completing your SNHU degree ○ Balancing work/life responsibilities while attending college ○ Searching for a job after graduation   3. How many times have you met with a career counselor to discuss potential careers, practice interviewing, and complete a career interest inventory?

○ None ○ 1 to 2 times ○ 3 to 8 times ○ 9 to 20 times ○ 21 to 24 times ○ More than 24 times   4. Do you agree with publishers that reading a textbook is the best way to learn about careers?

(Please place an “x” by your response.) ○ _____Yes ○ _____No ○ _____Unsure   5. Sometimes students at colleges or universities complete an internship or practicum course as part of their degree requirements. Do you believe this requirement is:

(Please circle the number that best represents your response.) ○ not helpful when searching for a new job ○ neither helpful nor unhelpful when searching for a new job ○ somewhat helpful when searching for a new job ○ moderately helpful when searching for a new job ○ very helpful when searching for a new job ○ extremely helpful when searching for a new job 1