2020 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 4a. Was this your first student work term with your current team or work unit?

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.

Survey Themes

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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 Yes 34 41 10 9 3 1 3 77 13 2407
2020 No 27 41 11 10 3 1 6 73 15 1828
2020 Not sure 33 27 12 15 0 6 6 69 17 33

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 Yes 48 36 7 5 2 0 3 86 7 2397
2020 No 38 39 7 6 3 0 7 82 10 1821
2020 Not sure 38 28 3 16 0 3 13 78 19 32

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 32 36 10 13 6 0 2 70 19 2400
2020 No 31 32 12 12 7 0 7 67 20 1826
2020 Not sure 36 24 18 9 0 3 9 69 10 33

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 Yes 69 15 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 2408
2020 No 56 17 11 6 7 0 2 76 13 1824
2020 Not sure 55 12 12 12 6 0 3 69 19 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 30 30 22 10 6 0 3 61 16 2399
2020 No 40 30 16 7 5 0 2 71 12 1821
2020 Not sure 33 33 21 6 6 0 0 67 12 33

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 Yes 52 26 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 2405
2020 No 50 26 12 7 4 0 1 76 11 1829
2020 Not sure 45 18 18 9 6 0 3 66 16 33

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 Yes 42 31 15 7 3 1 2 74 10 2408
2020 No 44 30 15 5 3 1 2 77 8 1827
2020 Not sure 33 42 12 6 3 0 3 78 9 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 20 30 27 15 7 0 1 50 22 2398
2020 No 29 33 22 10 5 0 1 63 14 1823
2020 Not sure 27 33 24 12 3 0 0 61 15 33

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 Yes 10 11 15 13 25 3 23 28 51 2387
2020 No 10 9 15 15 23 3 25 27 52 1803
2020 Not sure 9 9 21 18 15 3 24 25 46 33

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 Yes 12 18 17 13 16 2 23 40 38 2401
2020 No 12 19 15 12 17 2 24 41 39 1816
2020 Not sure 9 27 9 6 15 9 24 55 32 33

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 Yes 28 17 11 6 14 2 22 59 27 2407
2020 No 17 14 10 7 20 2 30 46 39 1821
2020 Not sure 12 12 12 12 12 3 36 40 40 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 60 24 7 5 1 0 3 86 6 2280
2020 Not sure 32 36 20 8 0 4 0 71 8 25

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 46 25 11 12 5 0 2 72 17 2279
2020 Not sure 32 36 16 8 0 4 4 74 9 25

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 35 36 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 2279
2020 Not sure 42 29 13 13 0 4 0 74 13 24

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
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 73 19 4 1 0 0 1 94 2 2278
2020 Not sure 68 24 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 25

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
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 68 27 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 2283
2020 Not sure 48 48 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
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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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 77 17 2 2 0 0 0 95 3 2312
2020 Not sure 71 14 7 0 4 0 4 89 4 28

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 69 21 5 3 1 0 1 91 3 2308
2020 Not sure 61 25 0 7 4 0 4 89 11 28

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 53 27 6 9 3 0 1 81 12 2406
2020 Not sure 48 27 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 44 28 10 11 5 0 1 73 17 2401
2020 Not sure 33 33 3 21 6 0 3 69 28 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 45 34 9 9 3 0 0 79 11 2405
2020 Not sure 39 39 12 3 3 0 3 81 6 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 48 33 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2409
2020 Not sure 48 24 12 3 3 3 6 80 7 33

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 Yes 68 17 9 6 2410
2020 No 63 21 6 9 1828
2020 Not sure 64 15 6 15 33
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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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 64 25 4 5 2 0 0 90 7 2407
2020 No 65 26 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 1827
2020 Not sure 61 27 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 71 21 4 2 1 0 0 93 4 2408
2020 No 73 19 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 1825
2020 Not sure 69 19 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 32

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 Yes 79 15 3 2 1 0 1 94 2 2397
2020 No 77 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1823
2020 Not sure 73 21 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 76 12 3 2 2 0 4 93 4 2406
2020 No 73 14 4 3 2 0 4 90 5 1821
2020 Not sure 55 15 15 3 3 3 6 77 7 33

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 Yes 60 26 6 5 2 1 1 87 7 2400
2020 No 62 25 5 5 2 0 1 88 6 1822
2020 Not sure 39 30 12 3 3 6 6 79 7 33

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 Yes 63 26 6 3 1 1 0 90 5 2403
2020 No 66 22 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1821
2020 Not sure 45 36 6 3 3 6 0 87 6 33

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 60 27 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 2405
2020 No 64 25 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 1824
2020 Not sure 50 31 13 3 0 3 0 84 3 32

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 Yes 64 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 2410
2020 No 60 26 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1827
2020 Not sure 42 39 6 6 3 3 0 84 9 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 56 29 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2410
2020 No 54 29 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 1824
2020 Not sure 45 33 12 3 6 0 0 79 9 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 52 30 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2409
2020 No 47 30 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 1822
2020 Not sure 42 33 12 9 0 3 0 78 9 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 48 31 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 2406
2020 No 43 31 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 1827
2020 Not sure 44 34 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 32

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 54 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2397
2020 No 50 33 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 1824
2020 Not sure 42 36 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 33

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 Yes 48 27 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 2402
2020 No 39 27 12 10 9 0 3 68 20 1819
2020 Not sure 42 18 6 18 12 0 3 63 31 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 72 21 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 2409
2020 No 69 22 4 3 2 0 0 92 4 1826
2020 Not sure 64 21 12 0 0 3 0 88 0 33

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 Yes 3 16 76 2 0 1 1 78 22 2411
2020 No 2 13 79 5 0 1 1 80 20 1827
2020 Not sure 6 6 85 0 3 0 0 85 15 33

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 Yes 34 33 12 12 5 2 2 70 17 2408
2020 No 33 32 12 11 6 1 4 69 18 1827
2020 Not sure 24 30 18 3 9 0 15 64 14 33

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 Yes 35 31 14 6 3 3 7 74 11 2405
2020 No 32 31 13 8 4 2 10 72 13 1822
2020 Not sure 30 24 12 3 3 6 21 75 8 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 43 31 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 2405
2020 No 45 32 10 8 3 0 1 78 12 1826
2020 Not sure 39 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 65 24 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 2407
2020 No 63 24 6 3 1 0 1 89 5 1821
2020 Not sure 67 15 6 6 3 3 0 84 9 33

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 Yes 57 26 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 2401
2020 No 52 29 8 6 3 0 1 82 10 1826
2020 Not sure 52 23 16 3 0 3 3 79 3 31

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 63 29 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 2404
2020 No 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 1825
2020 Not sure 58 33 3 0 6 0 0 91 6 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 49 35 9 4 2 0 1 84 6 2406
2020 No 48 33 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 1823
2020 Not sure 36 36 9 9 6 0 3 75 16 33
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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 Yes 17 83 2407
2020 No 18 82 1826
2020 Not sure 18 82 33

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 78 22 412
2020 No 75 25 333

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 64 26 3 1 0 0 5 95 1 322
2020 No 69 22 4 1 1 0 4 95 2 251
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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 Yes 68 23 7 1 1 0 1 91 2 2030
2020 No 63 26 8 1 0 0 1 90 2 1450
2020 Not sure 65 22 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23

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 Yes 6 6 26 34 26 0 3 61 12 2025
2020 No 4 7 26 36 24 0 4 62 11 1446
2020 Not sure 4 4 26 17 39 0 9 62 10 23

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 Yes 41 29 17 5 2 1 6 75 7 2029
2020 No 39 30 17 5 2 0 7 74 7 1447
2020 Not sure 30 39 9 9 0 0 13 80 10 23
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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 Yes 72 18 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 2401
2020 No 69 21 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 1824
2020 Not sure 61 24 6 0 3 0 6 90 3 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 79 15 3 1 1 0 2 96 2 2404
2020 No 72 19 4 3 2 0 1 92 5 1818
2020 Not sure 70 15 3 6 3 3 0 88 9 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 69 21 4 3 1 0 1 92 3 2395
2020 No 60 27 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1824
2020 Not sure 58 21 6 9 3 3 0 81 13 33

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 Yes 58 24 9 4 1 1 2 85 6 2409
2020 No 51 30 11 5 2 1 1 83 7 1825
2020 Not sure 39 30 18 3 3 3 3 74 6 33

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 Yes 75 16 3 1 0 1 3 95 1 2406
2020 No 71 19 5 2 1 1 1 92 4 1826
2020 Not sure 61 21 6 0 3 3 6 90 3 33

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 Yes 54 25 8 7 3 1 1 81 11 2407
2020 No 49 26 9 9 4 1 1 77 13 1824
2020 Not sure 39 27 21 3 6 0 3 69 9 33

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 Yes 57 21 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 2404
2020 No 53 20 9 10 6 1 1 75 16 1819
2020 Not sure 42 21 15 9 6 0 6 68 16 33

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 Yes 65 17 9 2 1 1 4 87 3 2406
2020 No 62 18 9 3 2 1 4 84 6 1821
2020 Not sure 55 21 6 3 3 3 9 86 7 33

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 Yes 27 56 18 2410
2020 No 34 52 14 1828
2020 Not sure 39 48 12 33
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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 Yes 46 35 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 2410
2020 No 47 36 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 1826
2020 Not sure 36 33 9 9 9 0 3 72 19 33

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 63 27 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 2406
2020 No 62 28 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 1826
2020 Not sure 52 39 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 33

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 Yes 52 23 11 6 3 5 0 80 9 2408
2020 No 52 21 10 7 5 4 1 77 12 1823
2020 Not sure 48 15 9 3 3 18 3 81 8 33

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 Yes 55 23 11 4 2 5 0 82 6 2403
2020 No 56 23 9 4 3 4 0 83 8 1819
2020 Not sure 42 15 12 12 3 12 3 68 18 33

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Yes 61 26 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 2408
2020 No 61 26 9 1 2 1 0 88 3 1824
2020 Not sure 45 27 18 3 3 3 0 75 6 33
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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 Yes 59 14 5 2 2 17 3 73 27 2411
2020 No 44 24 12 5 4 10 1 49 51 1827
2020 Not sure 24 21 21 9 6 18 0 30 70 33

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 Yes 29 32 9 11 7 1 11 69 20 523
2020 No 23 29 15 13 11 1 8 58 26 828
2020 Not sure 21 21 21 21 11 0 5 44 33 19
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