2021 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 4b. The interview process for my current student job was conducted..

The results of the 2021 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

2a. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 28 49 7 10 4 2 1 79 14 79 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 29 45 11 10 2 1 2 76 12 76 3697
2021 In person and remotely 17 48 15 13 6 2 0 66 19 66 54
2021 Not applicable 21 37 13 12 3 3 12 67 18 67 156

2b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 41 40 4 12 1 0 1 83 13 83 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 46 39 6 6 2 0 2 86 8 86 3694
2021 In person and remotely 37 35 9 13 2 2 2 75 15 75 54
2021 Not applicable 29 33 11 6 2 1 19 77 10 77 156

2c. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 21 37 13 20 7 0 2 59 28 59 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 28 35 12 16 7 0 2 64 24 64 3691
2021 In person and remotely 26 31 9 20 11 2 0 58 32 58 54
2021 Not applicable 18 34 15 12 9 0 13 60 24 60 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 61 12 8 9 5 0 5 77 15 77 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 65 16 8 5 4 0 2 83 8 83 3699
2021 In person and remotely 64 15 2 9 8 0 2 81 17 81 53
2021 Not applicable 51 14 8 6 12 0 9 71 20 71 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 36 26 19 12 7 0 1 62 19 62 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 31 25 16 9 9 0 9 62 20 62 3694
2021 In person and remotely 28 30 30 6 6 0 2 58 11 58 54
2021 Not applicable 42 25 17 4 3 0 8 73 8 73 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 52 24 11 7 4 1 2 77 11 77 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 50 26 14 7 3 0 0 77 10 77 3683
2021 In person and remotely 50 22 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 72 54
2021 Not applicable 46 24 13 6 8 1 2 72 15 72 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 45 27 13 6 5 2 1 75 11 75 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 45 30 13 6 3 1 2 77 9 77 3691
2021 In person and remotely 33 33 22 6 4 0 2 68 9 68 54
2021 Not applicable 46 29 13 4 3 1 3 78 8 78 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 27 22 28 14 8 0 2 49 23 49 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 23 28 25 15 8 0 1 52 22 52 3689
2021 In person and remotely 25 32 23 13 6 0 2 58 19 58 53
2021 Not applicable 34 27 25 7 5 0 2 62 13 62 154

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 7 11 11 14 19 4 34 28 53 28 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 10 11 13 15 23 3 25 30 52 30 3668
2021 In person and remotely 2 2 21 15 27 2 31 6 63 6 52
2021 Not applicable 8 9 12 12 26 1 31 25 57 25 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 15 18 11 12 14 3 27 46 38 46 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 11 15 15 12 17 3 27 37 42 37 3671
2021 In person and remotely 11 11 13 13 9 4 38 39 39 39 53
2021 Not applicable 7 19 13 8 24 3 28 37 45 37 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 18 15 12 8 14 3 30 49 33 49 242
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 27 14 10 7 16 2 24 56 31 56 3693
2021 In person and remotely 15 9 15 9 9 0 42 42 32 42 53
2021 Not applicable 16 9 6 6 26 1 35 39 51 39 155

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? i. Opportunity to telework
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 16 13 8 7 23 4 30 43 45 43 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 31 16 12 9 15 3 14 56 29 56 3684
2021 In person and remotely 11 9 15 11 13 9 31 34 41 34 54
2021 Not applicable 21 14 12 10 19 2 23 47 38 47 155

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? j. Working in the offical language of my choice
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 36 19 11 13 11 0 10 61 27 61 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 35 21 13 10 13 1 6 61 25 61 3700
2021 In person and remotely 31 28 13 9 7 2 9 67 19 67 54
2021 Not applicable 26 21 8 8 22 3 11 55 36 55 156

4c. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 46 24 13 11 4 1 2 72 15 72 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 60 24 8 5 2 0 1 86 7 86 3703

4d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 36 26 12 15 7 0 4 65 23 65 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 49 24 9 12 6 0 1 73 18 73 3700

4e. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 28 32 13 22 5 0 1 60 27 60 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 33 35 13 15 4 0 0 68 19 68 3697

4f. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 60 27 6 4 1 1 1 88 5 88 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 75 19 4 1 0 0 1 95 1 95 3702

4g. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 60 32 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 92 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 27 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 95 3702
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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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 93 4 93 242
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 3628
2021 In person and remotely 72 23 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 94 53
2021 Not applicable 73 18 5 1 1 1 1 92 3 92 145

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 69 23 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 92 242
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 75 18 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 94 3625
2021 In person and remotely 72 23 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 94 53
2021 Not applicable 66 21 8 2 1 0 2 89 3 89 145

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 54 27 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 81 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 25 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 82 3702
2021 In person and remotely 57 28 6 6 4 0 0 85 9 85 54
2021 Not applicable 55 31 4 6 3 0 0 87 10 87 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 36 32 10 16 4 0 1 69 21 69 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 44 28 7 13 7 0 1 72 20 72 3690
2021 In person and remotely 37 26 15 13 6 2 2 65 19 65 54
2021 Not applicable 40 29 12 10 8 0 1 70 19 70 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 45 33 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 78 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 47 33 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 81 3699
2021 In person and remotely 43 20 15 13 7 2 0 64 21 64 54
2021 Not applicable 42 43 4 10 1 0 0 85 11 85 156

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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 42 36 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 79 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 48 34 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 83 3701
2021 In person and remotely 43 35 13 2 6 2 0 79 8 79 54
2021 Not applicable 40 40 12 6 1 0 2 81 7 81 156
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Work experience

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
2021 In person 63 20 13 3 243
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 72 16 9 3 3677
2021 In person and remotely 57 24 11 7 54
2021 Not applicable 58 18 13 10 154

7a. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 63 27 6 4 0 0 0 89 5 89 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 68 23 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 92 3704
2021 In person and remotely 67 24 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 92 54
2021 Not applicable 71 22 3 4 1 0 0 93 4 93 156

7b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 64 24 4 5 4 0 0 88 9 88 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 77 17 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 3704
2021 In person and remotely 67 24 2 4 4 0 0 91 7 91 54
2021 Not applicable 72 19 5 1 2 1 0 92 3 92 156

7c. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 61 22 7 5 3 0 1 84 9 84 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 73 18 5 2 0 1 1 93 2 93 3696
2021 In person and remotely 54 26 13 6 2 0 0 80 7 80 54
2021 Not applicable 63 21 8 3 1 0 4 89 3 89 156

7d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 72 15 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 89 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 80 14 2 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 3700
2021 In person and remotely 62 23 6 6 0 0 4 88 6 88 53
2021 Not applicable 76 16 4 3 0 1 0 94 3 94 156

7e. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 63 19 5 1 2 0 9 90 4 90 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 80 10 3 2 1 0 4 94 3 94 3695
2021 In person and remotely 65 19 2 4 4 0 7 90 8 90 54
2021 Not applicable 72 10 3 4 1 0 9 90 6 90 156

7f. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 59 25 6 7 0 1 1 86 8 86 243
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 64 24 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 89 3697
2021 In person and remotely 58 26 2 8 4 2 0 87 12 87 53
2021 Not applicable 57 29 5 4 2 1 1 88 7 88 156

7g. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 64 24 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 90 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 69 22 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 3701
2021 In person and remotely 57 31 4 4 2 2 0 91 6 91 54
2021 Not applicable 68 22 6 3 0 1 1 92 3 92 156

7h. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 64 22 7 3 2 1 0 88 6 88 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 3704
2021 In person and remotely 46 43 6 4 0 2 0 91 4 91 54
2021 Not applicable 65 30 2 1 0 2 0 97 1 97 156

7i. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 60 26 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 87 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 23 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 90 3703
2021 In person and remotely 57 30 7 2 2 0 2 89 4 89 54
2021 Not applicable 56 31 10 1 1 0 1 88 2 88 156

7j. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 64 13 9 2 0 1 11 88 2 88 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 73 11 7 2 1 1 7 90 3 90 3701
2021 In person and remotely 61 20 7 0 4 0 7 88 4 88 54
2021 Not applicable 62 11 12 1 0 0 15 85 2 85 156

7k. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 55 29 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 84 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 59 26 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 85 3695
2021 In person and remotely 41 39 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 80 54
2021 Not applicable 51 35 8 5 0 0 0 86 5 86 155

7l. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 47 28 14 7 3 0 1 76 11 76 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 49 30 11 7 3 0 0 79 9 79 3697
2021 In person and remotely 44 30 17 6 4 0 0 74 9 74 54
2021 Not applicable 42 28 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 71 156

7m. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 85 243
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 86 3690
2021 In person and remotely 50 33 9 4 4 0 0 83 7 83 54
2021 Not applicable 47 34 12 4 3 0 1 82 6 82 156

7n. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 41 27 14 6 8 1 3 71 15 71 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 48 26 11 8 5 0 2 75 14 75 3701
2021 In person and remotely 50 26 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 76 54
2021 Not applicable 40 21 9 8 13 1 7 67 23 67 156

7o. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 65 24 5 3 3 0 0 89 7 89 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 74 20 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 94 3698
2021 In person and remotely 69 22 2 6 2 0 0 91 7 91 54
2021 Not applicable 68 24 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 156

7p. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 0 17 73 6 2 2 0 75 25 75 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 3 15 77 3 1 1 0 78 22 78 3700
2021 In person and remotely 0 33 61 4 0 2 0 62 38 62 54
2021 Not applicable 1 13 81 3 1 1 1 82 18 82 156

8a. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 33 31 15 11 5 1 5 67 17 67 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 36 31 11 12 5 1 3 70 18 70 3703
2021 In person and remotely 28 33 17 13 2 0 7 66 16 66 54
2021 Not applicable 37 33 12 8 5 3 2 74 14 74 156

8b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 35 31 12 9 3 2 8 74 13 74 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 37 29 13 7 3 2 8 74 12 74 3696
2021 In person and remotely 31 30 17 11 0 0 11 69 13 69 54
2021 Not applicable 41 26 15 5 3 5 6 75 9 75 155

8c. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 49 31 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 80 243
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 46 30 10 10 3 0 1 76 13 76 3696
2021 In person and remotely 48 17 19 13 4 0 0 65 17 65 54
2021 Not applicable 48 27 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 76 155

8d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 69 23 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 92 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 72 20 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 3700
2021 In person and remotely 69 19 2 9 2 0 0 87 11 87 54
2021 Not applicable 65 25 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 92 155

8e. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 49 29 8 8 3 1 1 80 12 80 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 59 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 86 3696
2021 In person and remotely 48 30 4 9 7 0 2 79 17 79 54
2021 Not applicable 54 31 6 4 3 1 1 86 7 86 156

8f. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 61 33 4 1 0 0 0 95 2 95 243
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 28 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 95 3700
2021 In person and remotely 59 31 4 2 2 2 0 92 4 92 54
2021 Not applicable 59 31 5 3 1 0 2 92 3 92 156

8g. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 46 33 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 79 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 52 34 9 3 1 0 1 87 5 87 3699
2021 In person and remotely 46 28 19 6 2 0 0 74 7 74 54
2021 Not applicable 46 30 11 7 3 1 3 79 10 79 156
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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
2021 In person 17 83 246
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 13 87 3692
2021 In person and remotely 16 84 55
2021 Not applicable 13 87 156

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 69 31 42
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 61 39 495

9c. Have your accommodations been fully put in place and are working properly?
Survey year Demographic My accommodation has been fully put in place and working properly
(%)		 My accommodation has been put in place but it is not working properly and/or it does not fully meet my requirements
(%)		 My accommodation has been approved but has not been put in place yet
(%)		 I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation request (not yet approved or denied)
(%)		 My accommodation request was denied
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 93 4 4 0 0 27
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 92 4 2 1 1 299

9d. How long did it take for your accommodation to be fully put in place and working properly after the request was approved?

Survey year Demographic In less than 2 weeks after approval
(%)		 In less than 1 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 2 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 3 month after approval
(%)		 Over 3 months after approval
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 84 12 0 0 4 25
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 85 11 3 1 1 272

9e. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 54 31 4 0 0 4 8 96 0 96 26
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 76 18 3 1 0 1 2 96 1 96 287
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Work environment

10b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 70 26 3 0 1 0 1 96 1 96 105
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 73 21 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 95 2872
2021 In person and remotely 74 13 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 87 23
2021 Not applicable 72 16 8 1 1 0 1 90 2 90 97

10c. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 3 4 18 36 38 0 1 75 7 7 105
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 5 3 19 35 37 0 1 72 8 8 2865
2021 In person and remotely 13 0 22 43 22 0 0 65 13 13 23
2021 Not applicable 2 4 13 31 47 0 2 80 6 6 97

10d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 44 34 14 2 0 0 6 83 2 83 105
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 45 31 16 4 1 0 3 78 5 78 2870
2021 In person and remotely 39 30 22 0 4 0 4 73 5 73 23
2021 Not applicable 30 34 22 3 1 3 7 71 5 71 97
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Workplace well-being

11a. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 66 23 4 4 1 1 1 91 5 91 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 70 19 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 93 3701
2021 In person and remotely 57 22 6 4 4 0 7 86 8 86 54
2021 Not applicable 62 22 7 6 1 0 2 86 7 86 156

11b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 71 21 2 3 1 1 0 93 5 93 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 77 13 3 1 0 1 6 96 1 96 3695
2021 In person and remotely 57 22 9 2 2 2 6 86 4 86 54
2021 Not applicable 73 17 5 1 1 0 4 94 1 94 155

11c. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 68 24 4 2 2 0 1 93 3 93 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 69 18 5 2 1 1 5 93 2 93 3695
2021 In person and remotely 56 28 2 7 2 0 6 88 10 88 54
2021 Not applicable 65 22 4 2 0 1 5 94 2 94 156

11d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 63 22 9 3 1 1 1 87 4 87 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 21 9 3 1 1 7 85 5 85 3693
2021 In person and remotely 48 28 13 2 2 4 4 82 4 82 54
2021 Not applicable 51 26 11 4 0 2 6 84 4 84 156

11e. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 70 23 3 2 1 0 2 95 3 95 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 71 15 5 1 0 1 7 94 1 94 3683
2021 In person and remotely 59 17 6 2 6 4 7 85 8 85 54
2021 Not applicable 63 22 3 0 0 1 11 96 0 96 156

11f. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 52 24 10 7 4 2 2 79 11 79 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 53 22 9 8 3 2 2 79 11 79 3680
2021 In person and remotely 55 15 11 2 11 2 4 74 14 74 53
2021 Not applicable 48 21 12 8 6 2 4 73 14 73 156

11g. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 55 20 8 10 5 1 0 76 15 76 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 20 9 7 4 1 2 80 11 80 3687
2021 In person and remotely 46 22 6 6 15 0 6 73 22 73 54
2021 Not applicable 53 20 6 12 6 2 2 75 19 75 156

11h. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 65 16 9 2 2 0 6 86 5 86 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 17 8 2 1 1 5 89 3 89 3698
2021 In person and remotely 56 13 11 4 6 2 9 77 10 77 54
2021 Not applicable 58 18 10 3 1 3 6 85 4 85 154
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Employment in the federal public service

12a. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 47 36 6 4 5 1 1 85 8 85 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 50 34 9 4 1 1 0 85 6 85 3701
2021 In person and remotely 46 26 13 6 7 0 2 74 13 74 54
2021 Not applicable 48 29 13 4 3 1 3 80 7 80 155

12b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 64 25 5 2 2 1 0 90 4 90 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 66 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 3700
2021 In person and remotely 61 26 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 87 54
2021 Not applicable 58 29 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 87 156

12c. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 49 20 11 6 5 8 0 75 12 75 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 51 22 10 5 3 6 1 79 9 79 3699
2021 In person and remotely 48 28 7 9 4 4 0 79 13 79 54
2021 Not applicable 44 26 10 4 5 6 4 78 11 78 156

12d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 50 22 13 5 4 6 0 77 9 77 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 55 23 10 4 2 6 0 83 6 83 3700
2021 In person and remotely 52 20 19 4 2 4 0 75 6 75 54
2021 Not applicable 49 25 11 4 1 8 2 82 6 82 156

12e. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 53 27 11 2 3 4 0 83 6 83 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 62 25 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 88 3700
2021 In person and remotely 54 30 11 0 2 4 0 87 2 87 54
2021 Not applicable 58 29 6 3 0 3 1 90 3 90 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 73 17 5 1 2 0 1 999 999 92 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 78 16 4 1 1 0 1 999 999 94 3697
2021 In person and remotely 74 15 7 0 2 2 0 999 999 91 54
2021 Not applicable 68 22 3 4 2 0 1 999 999 91 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? b. Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 73 20 5 2 0 0 0 999 999 93 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 72 21 5 1 0 0 0 999 999 94 3695
2021 In person and remotely 72 22 2 4 0 0 0 999 999 94 54
2021 Not applicable 63 22 9 3 2 1 1 999 999 86 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 65 20 9 3 2 0 1 999 999 86 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 63 23 10 3 1 0 0 999 999 86 3685
2021 In person and remotely 67 22 6 2 4 0 0 999 999 89 54
2021 Not applicable 59 19 13 6 1 0 1 999 999 79 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? d. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 49 28 15 5 2 0 0 999 999 78 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 39 31 17 7 4 0 1 999 999 71 3686
2021 In person and remotely 39 26 17 15 4 0 0 999 999 65 54
2021 Not applicable 44 33 17 5 1 0 1 999 999 77 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? e. Ability to telework part-time (living within commuting distance to an office)
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 31 17 14 14 12 2 10 999 999 54 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 34 23 15 10 11 2 4 999 999 61 3694
2021 In person and remotely 19 28 11 15 19 0 9 999 999 51 54
2021 Not applicable 30 17 17 11 17 1 7 999 999 51 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? f. Ability to telework full-time (living anywhere within Canada and rarely going in to an office)
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 27 14 14 12 20 4 9 999 999 47 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 33 19 14 11 18 3 3 999 999 55 3685
2021 In person and remotely 19 13 13 11 33 0 11 999 999 35 54
2021 Not applicable 26 16 14 12 23 3 6 999 999 46 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? g. Hours of work
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 55 30 11 2 2 0 0 999 999 85 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 51 32 11 4 1 0 0 999 999 84 3691
2021 In person and remotely 54 28 11 7 0 0 0 999 999 81 54
2021 Not applicable 49 38 10 1 2 0 0 999 999 87 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? h. Leave provisions (i.e., vacation, sick leave)
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 52 29 8 4 2 0 4 999 999 85 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 50 28 13 5 2 1 2 999 999 80 3693
2021 In person and remotely 41 24 24 7 0 2 2 999 999 67 54
2021 Not applicable 46 31 14 3 2 1 4 999 999 80 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? i. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 56 33 7 2 2 1 0 999 999 90 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 53 32 10 3 1 0 0 999 999 86 3697
2021 In person and remotely 57 31 9 2 0 0 0 999 999 89 54
2021 Not applicable 51 38 10 0 1 0 0 999 999 89 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? j. Job security
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 67 26 4 0 0 1 1 999 999 95 244
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 65 24 6 2 1 0 1 999 999 90 3687
2021 In person and remotely 68 19 13 0 0 0 0 999 999 87 53
2021 Not applicable 67 26 6 1 1 0 0 999 999 92 156

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? k. Pension and benefits
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 57 24 11 2 0 1 5 999 999 86 245
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 53 26 10 5 2 1 3 999 999 82 3687
2021 In person and remotely 54 22 9 9 0 0 6 999 999 80 54
2021 Not applicable 46 34 11 1 2 1 5 999 999 85 155

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? l. Other
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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 17 3 1 2 2 8 67 999 999 78 148
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 18 4 2 1 1 8 65 999 999 84 2138
2021 In person and remotely 16 3 9 0 0 6 66 999 999 67 32
2021 Not applicable 15 1 0 1 1 8 74 999 999 88 88
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Pay

14a. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 49 17 8 5 4 13 4 59 41 41 246
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 13 5 3 1 17 4 72 28 28 3701
2021 In person and remotely 40 11 4 4 5 33 4 63 37 37 55
2021 Not applicable 53 15 6 3 1 19 3 67 33 33 156

14b. 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
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 22 23 8 24 11 6 6 51 40 51 83
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 27 32 11 12 6 2 9 67 20 67 817
2021 In person and remotely 15 31 8 23 15 0 8 50 42 50 13
2021 Not applicable 23 30 10 15 10 5 8 60 29 60 40
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