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PRE-EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONNAIRE
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PRE-EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ENHANCING SKILLS AND GETTING JOBS.
Name
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Location/City
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Country
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Email
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WhatsApp number
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Date of Birth
Level of education:
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Primary Education
Secondary Education
College | Diploma
University Degree
Masters
PhD
Others
Field of specialization (study)
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Institutions ( University/School) you studied at and Country
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Please Upload your CV
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To what extent did or do you develop a career goal? (1:low and 5: high)
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To what extent did or do you have annual career objectives you want to achieve? (1:low and 5: high)
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5
To what extent do you seek career advice and counselling? (1:low (don't seek advice) and 5: high (often seek advice)
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1
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5
To what extent did or do you analyze or assess your gaps in skills, knowledge and experience regarding job applications ? (1:low and 5: high)
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1
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3
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To what extent do you analyze or assess why you don't get jobs or job promotions in your company/organization if you are working? (1:low and 5: high)
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Are you currently employed
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Yes
No
If you are working, which organization or company are you working with? if not working, write not working or N/A
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What is your position in the organization or the company? if not working, write not working or N/A
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No of years of experience ? if you don't have any experience, write zero (0)
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Have you ever worked in a volunteer or internship positions
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Yes
No
If you have worked in a volunteer or internship positions, please mention the position, the sector/field and duration. If not, write (N/A)
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I can speak English fluently ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can write English Well ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can comprehend complex paragraphs well ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can read English well ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can write an effective email to employers and I have high confidence in my English communication ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can proficiently use computer-Microsoft Word ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can proficiently use computer-Microsoft Excel ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can proficiently use computer-Excel formulas, pivot tables, data sorting)- ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
I can proficiently use computer-Microsoft Outlook and emails ( 1: low and 5: high)
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1
2
3
4
5
Where do you want to get a job?
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Non-Profit Sector-Global Service Navigator ( Local NGOs, International NGOs, UN-agencies etc)
Private Sector ( Companies and Businesses including International companies
Public Sector ( Government ministries and other public organizations)
Entrepreneurship- Venture Forge Africa ( I want to work at own company or business)
E-Commerce ( Electronic Businesses- Creating online businesses and affiliate marketing etc
Digital Nomad Ascent-Remote Work and Freelancing ( I want to work with companies outside the country)
I believe that there is a lack of transparency in recruitment by employers (nepotism & clannism/tribalism are common in my area or country)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Because of lack of transparency in recruitment by employers (nepotism & clannism/tribalism are common in my area or country), I don't send many job applications
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Which position do you think you can perfectly fit, succeed or perform duties well?
To what extent do you do know the structure of the organizations or companies where you want to work
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5
To what extent do you know how your preferred position fits within overall structure of the organizations or companies or government ministries?
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5
CV and Cover letter writing and presentational skills. Please tick the best choice from 1-5 (5 is excellent and 1 is low). I know the employers' organizational structures and which positions I can fit (1: low and 5 high).
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5
I often research the organizations/companies and their positions to which I submit my applications.
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2
3
4
5
I know how to overcome lack of experience in my job applications ( if you don't have work experience).
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5
I know whether the positions I am applying to are at my level or higher (meaning I know if the positions match my knowledge, skills and experience .
1
2
3
4
5
When joining the university, I was given career guidance
Select...
Yes
No
When graduating the university, I was given career advice and guidance and shown where to look for a job
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Yes
No
While studying at the university, I was given internship to get experience before graduation?
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Yes
No
After graduation, I requested volunteer positions or internship positions to organizations or companies which I am interested work with?
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
After graduation, I got an opportunity or created an opportunity for myself to get work experience that matched my background (academic degree)
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
While studying at my first degree, I used to think of organizations/companies where I could not get a job.
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
When I graduated from my university or college, I stayed at home and did not try to apply for jobs.
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
I send the same CV to different jobs in different organizations
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
I can write an effective CV
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1
2
3
4
5
I can write an effective cover letter
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1
2
3
4
5
I can analyze job descriptions effectively
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1
2
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4
5
I can match/fit my CV to the specific job application
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5
I can match/fit my cover letter to the specific job application
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1
2
3
4
5
I submitted applications many times in the last one year
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Up to 10
Between 11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
More than 100
From all my applications in the past one year, I have been shortlisted and interviewed
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None
1 time
Twice (2 times)
Thrice (3 times)
Four times (4)
Five times (5)
Six times (6)
Seven times (7)
Eight times (8)
Nine times (9)
Ten times (10)
More than 10 times
From all my applications, I have been successful (got the jobs)
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None
1 -3 times
4-6 times
7-10 times
More than 10 times
I have a problem in writing effective CV
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Yes
No
I have a problem in writing effective cover letter
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Yes
No
My biggest problem in job applications is
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CV writing
Cover letter writing
Language (English)
Matching my CV and cover letter to the specific job application
Analyzing job advertisements and job descriptions
Low motivation to send as many application as possible (due to rejections)
The number of times that I have been interviewed for the last one year is:
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None
1-3 times
4-6 times
7-10 times
More than 10 times
The number of times that I have been successful for the three years is:
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None
1-3times
4-6 times
7-10 times
More than 10 times
The reasons why I don’t succeed to get the jobs I want in the last three years is that I have the biggest problem
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Oral interview
Written test
Inability to express myself in English
Other (specify):
I am often afraid of face to face interview or I often feel shy during the interview or I become stressed.
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
The reason why I did not or don’t succeed in the interview because of
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Lack of preparation for the interview
I do not understand some of the questions
I do not speak the language of the interviewer fluently
I failed to answer some of the key questions
Other (specify)
English language is an obstacle for me to get a job
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Yes
No
Although I succeeded in the job, I did not join the company or organization because:
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We did not agree on the salary
I had a problem in my references
Other
I often receive rejection emails from employers or employers keep silent and don't communicate with me. This demoralizes me and I don't often send many applications
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
I studied theoretical knowledge at the university and I can not apply the knowledge (I don't have applied knowledge)
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
I have taken or I often take (job or competency-based) training to enable me bridge the gap between knowledge and job market
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
I see the gap or mismatch between the knowledge (my education background) and the knowledge (degree/requirement) the employers need in their job advertisements
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
I see the gap or mismatch between the knowledge (my education background) and my work experience. I don't work in the field/sector/area that I studied. Write N/A in the ''other'' option (last option) or choose neutral if this is not applicable to you
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Agree
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Form Details
Created
27 Jan 2026
Status
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Creator
Harry Koe
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