DIAGNOSTIC LAB

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Step 1 of 6

57 questions total

1 Personal and General Details
2 Social Media
3 Language and Communication Skills
4 Basic Computer & IT Skills
5 Aspiration, Motivation and Aptitude
6 CV, Cover Letter & Application Skills

Section 1

Personal and General Details

17 questions

Full Name *

Residential city and Country *

Date of birth Example: January 7, 2019 *

Email *

WhatsApp number *

Other Telephone and Cellphone numbers *

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Yes, keep me updated on WhatsApp and other contacts! No

Level of education: *

Primary Education Secondary Education College | Diploma University Degree Masters PhD Others: Specify

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Field of specialization (study) *

Institutions ( University/School) you studied at and Country *

Please Upload your CV Files submitted: *

No file selected

Are you currently employed *

Yes No Other: Specify

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If you are working, which organization or company are you working with? if not working, write not working or N/A *

What is your position in the organization or the company? if not working, write not working or N/A *

No of years of experience ? if you don't have any experience, write zero (0) *

Have you ever worked in a volunteer or internship positions *

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) *

Section 2

Social Media

Social Media Section: Optional but helpful: Providing your social media contacts allows us to support you across multiple channels with tailored tips, reminders, career advice, job opportunities, consultancies, and updates about Prosperity Pathfinders' Program so you stay connected and never miss a step toward your next NGO job or your next big move. We respect your privacy. Your details will never be shared with third parties.

6 questions

Which social media platforms do you use most often? Rank them from 1 to 5, with 1 being the platform you use most often. *

	1	2	3	4	5
TikTok
YouTube
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn

YouTube Address/Link (URL) Please provide your YouTube address and other social media addresses that you often use. Choose the 3 ones.

FACEBOOK Address/Link (URL) Please provide your FaceBook address and other social media addresses that you often use. Choose the 3 ones.

TikTok address/Link (URL) Please provide your TikTok address and other social media addresses that you often use. Choose the 3 ones.

Instagram address/Link (URL) Please provide your Instagram address and other social media addresses that you often use. Choose the 3 ones.

LinkedIn address/Link (URL) Please provide your Linkedln address and other social media addresses that you often use. Choose the 3 ones.

Section 3

Language and Communication Skills

7 questions

I can speak English fluently ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can write English Well ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can comprehend complex English paragraphs ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can read English well ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can write effective emails and have high confidence in English communication ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can speak, read, write other international languages such as Arabic ( 1: low and 5: high) Evaluate your professions in Arabic skills from 1-5, 1 is very low and 5 is very high (100%) *

	1	2	3	4	5
Arabic: Speaking
Arabic: Writing
Arabic: Reading
Arabic: Listening

I can speak, read, write other international languages such as French ( 1: low and 5: high) Evaluate your professions in French skills from 1-5, 1 is very low and 5 is very high (100%) *

	1	2	3	4	5
French: Speaking
French: Writing
French: Reading
French: Listening

Section 4

Basic Computer & IT Skills

5 questions

I can use Microsoft Word proficiently ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can use Microsoft Excel proficiently ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can use Excel formulas, pivot tables, and data sorting proficiently ( 1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I can use Microsoft Outlook and emails proficiently (1: low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

What other computer/IT related skills do you have that you can use proficiently. Please list the 3 top ones *

Section 5

Aspiration, Motivation and Aptitude

9 questions

To what extent have you developed a career goal (1:low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent do you have annual career objectives you want to achieve (1:low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent do you seek career advice and counselling (1:low (don't seek advice) and 5: high (often seek advice) *

1 2 3 4 5

Where do you want to get a job?

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) Other:

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To what extent do you believe that there is a lack of transparency in recruitment (nepotism, clannism, tribalism) in my area/country (1: Not at all 5: To a very great extent) The following questions focus on how recruitment practices in the region influence your career decisions." *

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent does a perceived lack of transparency (such as nepotism or clannism) demotivate you from applying for jobs?" (1: Not at all 5: To a very great extent). *

1 2 3 4 5

Which position do you think you can perform well in? *

To what extent do you know the structure of the organizations or companies where you want to work? *

1 2 3 4 5 Other:

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To what extent do you know how your preferred position fits within the organization’s overall structure? *

1 2 3 4 5 Other:

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Section 6

CV, Cover Letter & Application Skills

13 questions

To what extent do you analyze why you don't get jobs or promotions in your organization (if working)? (1:low and 5: high) *

1 2 3 4 5

I know the employers’ organizational structures and which positions I can fit *

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent do you research an organization before submitting your job application?" Scale Labels (1-5), 1: Never (I just apply), 5: Always (I research thoroughly) *

1 2 3 4 5

"How would you rate your knowledge of strategies to overcome a lack of experience when applying for jobs (e.g., highlighting volunteering, projects, or transferable skills)?"Scale Labels:1: Very Low (I don't know how to do this) 5: Very High (I know exactly how to do this) and choose 6 if you are experienced professional *

1 2 3 4 5 6 - I am experienced professional

How would you rate your knowledge of strategies to overcome a lack of experience when applying for jobs (e.g., highlighting volunteering, projects, or transferable skills)?" Scale Labels:1: Very Low (I don't know how to do this) 5: Very High (I know exactly how to do this) *

1 2 3 4 5 6 - I am experienced professional

How would you rate your ability to determine if a job vacancy accurately matches your specific knowledge, skills, and experience?" Scale Labels:1: Very Low (I find it hard to tell if I am a good fit), 5: Very High (I can clearly identify if a role is right for me) *

Up to 20 21-40 41-60 61-80 81-100 More than 100

Did you receive career guidance while at university? *

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

Did you receive career guidance at graduation? *

None (zero=0) 1-2 times 3--4 times 5--6 times 7--8 times 9--10 times More than 10 times

Were you given internships before graduation? *

CV writing Cover Letter writing Language (English) Matching CV & Cover Letter to job Analyzing job advertisements / job descriptions Low motivation to send as many application as possible (due to rejections) Other (Specify)

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After graduation, did you request volunteer or internship positions? *

Yes No

"How often do you send the same CV to different jobs without tailoring it to the specific job description?" Scale Labels: (1-5) 1: Never, 2: Rarely, 3: Sometimes 4: Often, 5: Always (Every time) *

Lack of preparation Did not understand questions Language barrier (language problem) Failed key questions Other (Specify)

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"How would you rate your ability to write an effective CV?" Scale Labels (1-5):1: Very Low (I need significant help), 2: Low, 3: Moderate, 4: High, 5: Very High (I am an expert) *

1 2 3 4 5

How would you rate your ability to write an effective Cover Letter?" Scale Labels: 1: Very Low, 5: Very High *

1 2 3 4 5

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Personal and General Details

Social Media

Language and Communication Skills

Basic Computer & IT Skills

Aspiration, Motivation and Aptitude

CV, Cover Letter & Application Skills

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