Job Prospects During COVID

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Select Ethnic origin e.g White BritishWhite BritishWhite EuropeanBlack CaribbeanBlack AfricanBlack OtherIndianPakistaniBangladeshiChineseOther

Have you taken part in any market research discussion before?

YesNo

How many market research discussions have you taken part in, in the past 6 months and in the past 12 months?

What subjects were researched?

Have you ever been employed in any of the following occupations?

Market ResearchMarketing or advertisingJournalism/MediaSocial care (including the NHS, local council care providers, and private care companies)None of these

Do you consent to the focus group being audio recorded (this will be used for internal analysis only and your responses will remain anonymous)?

YesNo

Do any of following statements apply to yourself?

Receives financial support during CoronavirusReceives mental health supportWorks in mental health supportReceives adult social care support in the past (e.g. help at home from a carer, meals on wheels, care homes, supported living services)Works in adult social care

Do any of following statements apply to anyone you know well (e.g. partner, family member, friend)?

Receives financial support during CoronavirusReceives mental health supportWorks in mental health supportReceives adult social care support in the past (e.g. help at home from a carer, meals on wheels, care homes, supported living services)Works in adult social care

Which of the following statements best applies to your current employment status?

I am currently workingI am currently furloughedI am not currently employed

IF FURLOUGHED:

Are you interested in and/or actively looking for a new job?

YesNon/a

In the past 12 months, have you been employed in any of the following sectors?

Aviation/Cabin CrewTourism/TravelRetailHospitalityNone of the above

How likely would you be to work in each of the following jobs;

Customer service assistant

1. Very likely2. Somewhat likely3. Somewhat unlikely4. Very unlikely

Care worker

1. Very likely2. Somewhat likely3. Somewhat unlikely4. Very unlikely

Tutor

1. Very likely2. Somewhat likely3. Somewhat unlikely4. Very unlikely

Healthcare worker

1. Very likely2. Somewhat likely3. Somewhat unlikely4. Very unlikely

Marketing assistant

1. Very likely2. Somewhat likely3. Somewhat unlikely4. Very unlikely

Are you looking for full time or part time work?

Full timePart timeI’m not looking for work

What is the lowest figure you would accept as a yearly salary at a new job if it were full time?

£20,000 per year or lessMore than £20,000 per year

For each of the following pairs of statements, please indicate which best describes your view?

Statements 1

A: It is important for me to work in a job that makes a difference in my communityB: Work is just work – my job doesn’t need to have any effect on my community

Statements 2

A: I get more pleasure out of giving rather than receivingB: I know giving is supposed to be better than receiving, but I think I prefer receiving!

Statements 3

A: I love meeting new people, and am always up for a chatB: I feel shy around new people, and find it difficult to strike up conversation

Statements 4

A: I always keep an eye on my neighbours to make sure they’re okayB: I don’t know my neighbours very well, and I prefer to keep to myself

Statements 5

A: I always take the time to listen to people even when it can be hard to fit inB: I listen to others if I can find the time

Statements 6

A: I always try to do my best in whatever I set out to doB: At work, the priority is getting the job done

Statements 7

A: A busy life is an exciting lifeB: I prefer to have a quieter life

Statements 8

A: I think it’s important to tell the truth, even though it can be tough at timesB: Although I value the truth, sometimes it’s better to keep things to yourself

Statements 9

A: I can easily put myself in someone else’s shoes and understand how they feelB: I find it difficult to put myself in someone else’s shoes and understand how they feel

Statements 10

A: I am more patient with people than most others I knowB: I find myself getting frustrated easily with people

Do you have any needs or requirements that you would like us to consider for the research (Eg. dyslexia, visual/hearing impairment)?

To take part in this session you will need to access an internet-enabled device with a working camera and microphone. Do you personally own or have access to one of the following to use for this purpose, for all 90 minutes of the focus group?

Smartphone or other internet-enabled smartphoneTablet/iPadLaptopDesktopNone of the above

Which group are you interested in attending?

Group 3 - 4.30-6.00pm Males / Females Age 18-29Group 4 - 6:15pm Males / Females Age 30-40Group 5 - 4.30-6.00pm Males / Females Age 41-55