AQUINAS UNIVERSITY OF LEGAZPI

College of Nursing
Dear Graduate:
Good day! Please complete this graduate tracer questionnaire as accurately & frankly as
possible by checking () the box corresponding to your response. Your answer will be used
for research purposes in order to assess graduate employability and eventually, improve
the Nursing Program of Aquinas University. Your answers to this survey will be treated
with strictest confidentiality.
GRADUATE TRACER SURVEY (GTS)
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.Name__________________________________________________________________
2. Permanent Address __________________________________________________
3. E-mail Address______________________________________________________________________
4. Telephone or Contact Number(s)_____________________________________________________________
5. Mobile Number______________________________________________________________________
6. Civil status
[ ] Single [ ] Separated/Divorced [ ] Single Parent
[ ] Married (Married but not living with (Born a child but not married)
Spouse)
[ ] Widow/Widower
7. Sex [ ] Male [ ] Female
8. Birthday /_____/_____/ /_____/______/ /_____/______/______/______/
Month Day Year
B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
9. Year of Graduation_______________________
10.. Professional Examination(s) Passed
Name of Examination
Date Taken
_________________________________ ________________________
_________________________________ ________________________
_________________________________ _________________________

Rating
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

11. Reason(s) for taking the course(s) or pursuing degree(s). You may () more than one
answer.
High grades in the course or subject area(s) related to the course [ ] [ ]
Good grades in High School [ ] [ ]
Influence of parents or relatives [ ] [ ]
Peer influence [ ] [ ]
Inspired by a role model [ ] [ ]
Strong passion for the profession [ ] [ ]
Prospect for immediate employment [ ] [ ]

Status or prestige of the profession [ ] [ ]

Availability of course offering in chosen institution [ ] [ ]
Prospect of career advancement [ ] [ ]
Affordable for the family [ ] [ ]
Prospect of attractive compensation [ ] [ ]
Opportunity for employment abroad [ ] [ ]
No particular choice or no better idea [ ] [ ]
Others, please specify________________________________________________________________________
12. Are you currently undertaking further studies? Yes[ ] No [ ]
13. If No, go to question 15. If yes, please give details as follows:
Title of Program

Institution

Period Enrolled

Attendance/
Source of
*FT = Full-time, funding
PT =Part-time,
C=
Correspondence
and DE=
Distance
Education

14. Could you please give the main reasons for pursuing further studies?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
C. EMPLOYMENT DATA
(Employment here means any type of work performed or services rendered and exchange
for compensation under a contract of hire which create the employer and employee
relations)
15. Are you presently employed?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Never employed
If NO or NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED, proceed to Questions 16
If YES, proceed to question 17 to 22.
16. Please state reason(s) why you are not yet employed. You may check ( ) more than
one answer.

[ ] Advance or further study [ ] No job opportunity

[ ] Family concern and decided not to find a job [ ] Did not look for a job
[ ] Health-related reasons [ ] Other reasons, please specify
[ ] Lack of work experience
_________________________________________
17. Present Employment Status
[ ] Regular or Permanent [ ] contractual
[ ] Temporary [ ] Self-Employed
[ ] Casual
If self-employed, what skills acquired in college were you able to apply in your work?
______________________________________________________________________________
18. Present Occupation
[ ] Chief Nurse
[ ] Nurse Supervisior
[ ] Senior Nurse/Head Nurse
[ ] Clinical Instructor
[ ] Staff Nurse
[ ] Others: Please specify__________________
19. a. Name of Company or Organization including addresses

20. Place of Work [ ] Local [ ] Abroad

21. Is this your first job after college? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If NO, proceed to questions 25 and 26.
22 . What are your reason(s) for staying on the job? You may check () more than one
answer.
[ ] Salaries and benefits
[ ] Career challenges
[ ] Related to special skills
[ ] Proximity to residence
[ ] Peer Influence
[ ] Family Influence
[ ] Other reason(s), please
specify___________________________________________________________________
23. Is your first job related to the course you took up in college?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If NO, proceed to Question 26.

24. What were your reason(s) for accepting the job? You may check () more than one
answer.
[ ] Salaries & benefits [ ] Related to special skills
[ ] Career challenges [ ] Proximity to residence
[ ] Other reason(s), please notify___________________________________________________________________
25. What were your reason(s) for changing the job? You may check () more than one
answer.
[ ] Salaries & benefits [ ] Related to special skills
[ ] Career challenges [ ] Proximity to residence
[ ] Other reason(s), please notify___________________________________________________________________
26. How long did you stay in your first job?
[ ] Less than a month [ ] 1 year to less than 2 years [ ] Others, please notify
[ ] 1 to 6 months [ ] 2 years to less than 3 years
________________________________________
[ ] 7 to 11 months [ ] 3 years to less than 4 years
27. How did you find your first job?
[ ] Response to an advertisement [ ] Arranged by schools job placement officer
[ ] As walk-in applicant [ ] Family Business
[ ] Recommended by someone [ ] Job Fair or Public Employment and
Service Office
[ ] Information from friends
[ ] Others, please
specify________________________________________________________________________________________
28. How long did it take you to land your first job?
[ ] Less than a month [ ] 1 year to less than 2 years [ ] Others, please specify
[ ] 1 to 6 months [ ] 2 years to less than 3 years
_______________________________________
[ ] 7 to 11 months [ ] 3 years to less than 4 years
29.What is your initial gross monthly earning in your first job after college?
[ ] Below P5,000.00 [ ] P15,000.00 to less than P20,000.00
[ ] P5,000.00 to less than P10,000.00 [ ] P20,000.00 to less than P25,000.00
[ ] P10,000.00 to less than P15,000.00 [ ] P25,000.00 and above
30. Was the curriculum you had in college relevant to your first job?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If NO, please proceed to question 33.
31. If YES, what competencies learned in college did you find very useful in your first job?
You may check () more than one answer.
[ ] Communication skill [ ] Problem-solving skill
[ ] Human Relations skill [ ] Critical Thinking skill

[ ] Entrepreneurial skill [ ] Information Technology skills

[ ] Other skill, please
specify________________________________________________________________________
33. List down suggestions to further improve your course curriculum
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Thank you for taking time out to fill out this questionnaire. Please return this GTS to
Aquinas University College of Nursing.