2020 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 10a. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following best describes your work situation?

The results of the 2020 Student Exit Survey are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. The results have been grouped by summing the responses to the two most positive or two least negative answers and summing the responses to the two least positive or two most negative answers in the response scale. These grouped responses, Most positive/Least negative answers and Least positive/Most negative answers, are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Recruitment

2. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. a. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	33	41	10	8	2	1	4	78	11	2974
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	32	37	11	10	3	1	5	74	14	526
2020	Working on-site	22	43	11	14	6	1	3	67	21	763

2. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. b. The application process was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	46	37	6	5	2	0	5	87	7	2962
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	43	35	7	7	3	0	6	82	10	526
2020	Working on-site	31	39	12	11	2	1	4	74	14	757

2. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. c. I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	33	35	11	11	6	4	71	18	2967
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	34	34	8	12	8	5	71	21	526
2020	Working on-site	25	31	14	15	9	5	60	26	761

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	68	17	8	3	3	0	1	86	6	2973
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	59	17	12	5	5	0	2	78	10	524
2020	Working on-site	47	14	12	9	12	1	5	65	22	763

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? b. Job location
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	31	31	21	9	6	3	63	15	2962
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	42	30	17	7	3	1	73	10	525
2020	Working on-site	42	26	17	9	5	0	69	14	761

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? c. Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	52	27	13	6	2	0	0	79	8	2977
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	52	26	12	6	3	1	1	79	9	526
2020	Working on-site	46	23	15	9	6	0	1	69	15	759

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? d. Timing of the job offer
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	42	31	15	6	3	1	2	75	9	2974
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	49	29	14	5	2	1	1	79	7	525
2020	Working on-site	40	32	15	8	3	1	2	73	11	764

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? e. Salary
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	23	31	26	13	6	1	54	20	2968
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	25	33	25	10	5	1	59	15	522
2020	Working on-site	30	31	22	11	5	0	61	17	759

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? f. No other job offers at the time
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	10	10	15	14	22	3	25	29	50	2943
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	10	11	16	13	25	2	24	28	51	521
2020	Working on-site	10	8	14	14	29	5	21	24	58	754

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? g. Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	11	19	16	13	16	2	22	40	39	2958
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	14	15	14	11	18	3	26	40	40	524
2020	Working on-site	13	18	17	9	18	2	24	42	36	763

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? h. Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, internship, etc.)
Survey year	Demographic	Very important (%)	Fairly important (%)	Somewhat important (%)	Slightly important (%)	Not at all important (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	27	17	11	6	14	1	23	59	27	2969
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	20	13	10	8	17	2	30	48	38	525
2020	Working on-site	11	11	9	8	26	3	33	34	52	762

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. c. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	63	22	6	4	1	3	88	5	1719
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	64	19	6	5	2	3	87	7	236
2020	Working on-site	43	32	12	9	3	1	77	11	348

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. d. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	48	24	11	11	4	2	73	16	1717
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	50	22	8	13	5	3	74	18	237
2020	Working on-site	34	29	14	13	7	3	65	20	348

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. e. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Don't know (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	36	37	14	11	3	0	73	13	1718
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	41	35	9	11	3	0	77	14	237
2020	Working on-site	28	36	18	13	4	1	64	17	346

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. f. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	75	18	4	1	0	1	95	1	1719
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	74	19	4	2	0	1	94	2	235
2020	Working on-site	63	26	6	2	1	3	92	2	347

4. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. g. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	70	26	2	2	1	96	2	1721
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	72	23	3	1	1	97	1	237
2020	Working on-site	53	37	5	3	1	92	3	348

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Onboarding and orientation

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	78	17	2	2	1	95	3	1740
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	82	12	4	1	0	95	1	237
2020	Working on-site	70	22	4	3	0	92	4	361

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	68	21	6	3	1	2	91	4	1737
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	73	18	5	1	0	2	93	2	237
2020	Working on-site	71	22	3	3	1	0	93	3	360

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. d. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	51	27	7	10	4	1	79	14	1797
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	62	25	6	7	1	0	87	8	253
2020	Working on-site	59	27	6	5	3	0	86	8	387

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. e. Having access to my department’s/agency’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure necessary to do my work when I first started my student job (e.g. access to systems, networks, software).
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	44	28	9	12	6	1	73	18	1791
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	51	25	9	9	4	1	78	13	253
2020	Working on-site	36	31	14	11	4	3	70	16	388

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. f. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	44	34	9	9	3	79	12	1795
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	50	29	10	9	1	79	10	252
2020	Working on-site	45	35	9	7	3	80	10	389

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. g. The overall orientation I received about my organization.
Survey year	Demographic	Very satisfied (%)	Somewhat satisfied (%)	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (%)	Somewhat dissatisfied (%)	Very dissatisfied (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	49	33	10	6	3	1	82	8	1798
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	53	30	9	5	2	1	84	7	253
2020	Working on-site	45	35	13	4	3	0	80	7	389

6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Don't know (%)	not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	72	16	7	5	2976
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	66	20	8	7	526
2020	Working on-site	44	28	13	14	764

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Work experience

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. a. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	64	25	4	5	2	90	7	2974
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	67	25	3	4	1	92	5	525
2020	Working on-site	64	26	4	4	2	90	6	763

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. b. I was generally made to feel part of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	72	20	4	2	1	93	4	2973
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	77	17	2	3	1	94	4	525
2020	Working on-site	68	21	4	4	2	90	6	762

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. c. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	81	14	2	2	1	0	0	95	2	2965
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	79	15	2	2	1	0	0	94	3	524
2020	Working on-site	67	20	6	3	2	1	2	89	5	759

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. d. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	81	12	2	2	1	2	95	3	2969
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	74	15	3	2	2	4	92	4	524
2020	Working on-site	48	17	9	5	5	16	78	12	762

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. e. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	63	25	5	5	2	0	1	88	7	2966
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	63	26	5	4	1	0	0	89	5	525
2020	Working on-site	52	28	8	5	3	1	2	83	9	759

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. f. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	64	25	5	3	2	0	0	90	5	2970
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	66	23	6	2	1	1	1	90	4	524
2020	Working on-site	62	23	7	3	3	1	0	87	6	758

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. g. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	60	27	6	3	2	0	88	5	2972
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	65	24	6	3	1	1	90	4	524
2020	Working on-site	63	23	7	4	3	0	86	7	760

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. h. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	64	25	7	2	1	0	0	89	3	2975
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	66	23	6	4	1	0	0	90	5	526
2020	Working on-site	54	29	9	4	3	1	1	85	6	764

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. i. I was given meaningful work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	57	28	7	5	2	86	7	2972
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	54	29	8	6	2	84	8	526
2020	Working on-site	47	31	10	7	4	79	11	764

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. j. I was given interesting tasks.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	52	30	9	6	2	83	8	2972
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	52	26	11	8	3	78	10	524
2020	Working on-site	40	32	12	9	6	73	15	763

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. k. My job was a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	46	33	12	6	3	79	9	2973
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	50	29	10	8	3	79	10	526
2020	Working on-site	42	25	18	9	6	67	14	761

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. l. My job was a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	52	33	8	4	2	85	6	2963
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	55	30	8	3	3	85	6	526
2020	Working on-site	51	28	13	4	4	79	8	760

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. m. My job was a good fit with my field of study.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	47	29	11	8	4	0	1	77	12	2966
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	46	26	12	7	7	0	2	74	15	521
2020	Working on-site	34	20	15	12	15	1	5	57	28	762

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. n. Overall, I had a positive work experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	72	22	4	2	1	94	3	2974
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	74	19	3	3	1	93	4	526
2020	Working on-site	65	24	4	5	2	89	7	763

7o. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…
Survey year	Demographic	Far too little (%)	Too little (%)	Sufficient (%)	Too much (%)	Far too much (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	3	15	77	3	0	1	1	79	21	2978
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	4	12	78	4	1	0	1	79	21	525
2020	Working on-site	4	15	76	4	1	0	1	77	23	763

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. a. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	33	34	13	12	5	2	2	70	17	2974
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	38	30	11	11	6	2	3	71	17	526
2020	Working on-site	32	29	12	12	6	2	6	67	20	763

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. b. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	33	32	14	7	3	3	8	73	11	2969
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	39	29	11	7	4	3	7	76	12	526
2020	Working on-site	34	27	14	8	4	3	11	70	14	760

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. c. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	42	32	11	10	4	1	75	14	2969
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	45	32	9	9	5	0	77	14	526
2020	Working on-site	51	29	9	7	3	1	81	10	764

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. d. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	64	24	5	3	2	1	90	5	2973
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	64	25	5	3	2	1	91	4	523
2020	Working on-site	64	24	6	3	1	1	89	5	760

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. e. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	58	27	7	5	3	0	1	86	7	2967
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	52	29	9	4	4	1	1	82	8	525
2020	Working on-site	44	28	13	10	4	0	2	73	14	761

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. f. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	63	29	5	3	1	0	91	4	2971
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	65	28	5	2	1	0	93	2	525
2020	Working on-site	60	30	4	3	1	1	91	4	761

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. g. I gained an understanding of how government works.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	51	34	8	4	1	1	86	6	2969
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	47	35	10	4	2	1	83	7	526
2020	Working on-site	38	34	16	7	4	1	73	11	762

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Accommodations

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your summer job?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	18	82	2975
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	17	83	526
2020	Working on-site	17	83	760

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	77	23	528
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	79	21	89
2020	Working on-site	75	25	131

9c. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	67	25	3	0	0	4	96	0	408
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	70	19	4	4	0	3	91	4	70
2020	Working on-site	61	26	3	3	1	6	92	4	98

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Work environment

10. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. Please indicate the extent to which the following occurred. b. The Wi-fi at the location from which I worked remotely was sufficient to carry out my day-to-day work activities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	67	24	7	1	0	0	0	91	1	2977
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	62	22	10	1	1	0	4	88	2	526

10. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. Please indicate the extent to which the following occurred. c. Discussions during virtual meetings were difficult to follow because of video or audio interruptions.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	5	6	26	35	26	0	3	62	11	2970
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	6	7	23	32	23	0	8	60	15	524

10. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. Please indicate the extent to which the following occurred. d. My team members encouraged me to share my ideas and opinions during virtual team meetings.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	41	30	17	5	2	1	5	75	7	2973
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	37	28	16	5	2	1	12	73	8	526

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Workplace well-being

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. a. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety, including those related to COVID-19.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	70	20	5	2	1	0	1	92	3	2965
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	77	16	2	3	1	1	1	94	3	525
2020	Working on-site	67	21	5	4	3	0	1	89	6	763

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. b. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	82	13	2	1	0	2	97	1	2966
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	72	22	2	2	1	0	94	4	525
2020	Working on-site	55	26	7	7	4	0	81	12	759

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. c. I feel that the information I have received from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	67	23	4	2	1	1	92	3	2962
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	65	24	5	5	1	0	89	6	525
2020	Working on-site	57	26	7	8	3	0	83	10	760

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. d. I feel that the information I have received from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was relevant to me and the work that I did.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	54	27	10	4	1	1	2	84	6	2973
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	62	26	7	3	1	0	0	89	4	525
2020	Working on-site	52	28	10	7	3	0	0	80	10	764

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. e. I feel that the information I have received from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	76	16	4	1	0	1	3	95	1	2970
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	74	18	4	3	1	1	1	93	3	526
2020	Working on-site	61	24	6	4	2	1	1	87	7	764

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. f. If I had questions or concerns regarding my mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, I knew where to get information.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	53	26	9	7	3	1	1	80	10	2970
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	56	24	8	8	3	0	1	80	11	526
2020	Working on-site	46	24	10	11	5	1	2	73	17	763

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. g. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health, including those related to COVID-19.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	56	21	9	8	4	1	1	78	13	2966
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	58	20	8	9	4	1	1	79	13	525
2020	Working on-site	51	20	10	9	7	1	1	73	16	760

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. h. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	65	18	9	2	1	1	4	88	3	2965
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	65	17	8	2	2	1	5	87	4	526
2020	Working on-site	56	16	12	5	4	1	5	77	10	764

11i. Were you made aware that some students were eligible to take "Other Leave with Pay" (code 699) in recent months during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	30	53	17	2976
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	30	51	19	526
2020	Working on-site	29	59	12	764

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Employment in the federal public service

12. The following questions ask about your intentions to seek or recommend future student employment or a future career in the federal public service. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. a. I feel that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	47	36	9	5	2	1	0	84	7	2974
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	49	33	10	4	2	1	1	83	7	526
2020	Working on-site	42	35	11	6	4	1	1	79	10	764

12. The following questions ask about your intentions to seek or recommend future student employment or a future career in the federal public service. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. b. I feel that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	65	27	5	2	1	92	4	2971
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	62	28	5	2	2	91	4	525
2020	Working on-site	54	31	7	5	2	85	7	764

12. The following questions ask about your intentions to seek or recommend future student employment or a future career in the federal public service. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. c. I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	55	22	10	5	2	4	0	82	8	2970
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	52	22	10	6	4	5	1	79	11	526
2020	Working on-site	40	20	13	8	9	8	2	66	19	763

12. The following questions ask about your intentions to seek or recommend future student employment or a future career in the federal public service. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. d. I would seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	58	22	10	4	1	4	0	84	6	2965
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	52	25	10	4	3	6	0	82	7	523
2020	Working on-site	45	22	13	7	5	7	1	73	13	762

12. The following questions ask about your intentions to seek or recommend future student employment or a future career in the federal public service. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. e. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	62	26	9	1	1	1	89	2	2971
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	61	25	9	2	1	1	88	3	526
2020	Working on-site	55	27	11	2	3	1	84	5	763

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Pay

13a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	55	17	7	2	2	14	2	66	34	2977
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	50	22	7	4	3	12	2	57	43	526
2020	Working on-site	42	21	11	6	5	14	2	50	50	763

13b. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most Positive or Least Negative answers (%)	Most Negative or Least Positive answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Working remotely	30	31	9	12	8	1	8	68	23	850
2020	Working remotely but required to go into the workplace sometimes	25	27	18	12	8	2	8	58	22	193
2020	Working on-site	15	28	20	13	12	1	12	49	29	325

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 10a. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following best describes your work situation?

2. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. a. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.

2. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. b. The application process was clear and easy to understand.

2. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. c. I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position.

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? a. Gaining work experience in my field of study

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? b. Job location

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? c. Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? d. Timing of the job offer

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? e. Salary

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? f. No other job offers at the time

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? g. Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? h. Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, internship, etc.)

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. c. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview.

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. d. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date.

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. e. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position.

4. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. f. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview.

4. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. g. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. d. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job.

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. f. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing.

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. g. The overall orientation I received about my organization.

6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. a. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. b. I was generally made to feel part of the team.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. c. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. d. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. e. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. f. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. g. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. h. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. i. I was given meaningful work.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. j. I was given interesting tasks.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. k. My job was a good fit with my interests.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. l. My job was a good fit with my skills.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. m. My job was a good fit with my field of study.

7. The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. n. Overall, I had a positive work experience.

7o. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. a. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. b. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. c. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. d. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. e. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. f. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.

8. The following questions relate to the learning experiences that were provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. g. I gained an understanding of how government works.

9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your summer job?

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

9c. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

10. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. Please indicate the extent to which the following occurred. b. The Wi-fi at the location from which I worked remotely was sufficient to carry out my day-to-day work activities.

10. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. Please indicate the extent to which the following occurred. c. Discussions during virtual meetings were difficult to follow because of video or audio interruptions.

10. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. Please indicate the extent to which the following occurred. d. My team members encouraged me to share my ideas and opinions during virtual team meetings.

11. The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. h. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.

11i. Were you made aware that some students were eligible to take "Other Leave with Pay" (code 699) in recent months during the COVID-19 pandemic?

13a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?

13b. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues.