A First Destination Survey is used to capture information regarding how new graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The initiative is to provide clear, concise, and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale. All questions are compliant with NACE.
Note: the questions below are Handshake's standard questions. If you would like to download NACE formatted data for your First Destination Survey, refer to Download Standard NACE Undergrad or MBA CSEA Report Data From Your FDS.
What are you primarily doing after graduation?
- Working
- Volunteering
- Continuing Education
- Still Looking
- Not Seeking
Working/Volunteering
1. How many hours per week are they working?
- Over 30 hours a week (Full time)
- Under 30 hours a week (Part time)
2. Type of Employment
- Organisation
- Entrepreneur
- Freelancer
- Fellowship
- Temporary/Contract Work Assignment
3. Employer details
- Name
- Industry
- Location
4. Position Information
- Title
- Job Function
- Did the student have this position during university?
- Did they get this job through Handshake?
5. Compensation & signing details
- Base Salary
- Payment Schedule
- Signing Bonus
- Other compensation
- Offer given date
- Offer accepted date
- Start date
Continuing Education
- Name of the institution
- Location of institution
- Intended field of study
- Degree pursued (dropdown - Secondary Education, Further Education, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate)
Still Looking
What is the student seeking?
- Continuing Education
- Employment
Not Seeking
- Post-graduation activity
- Taking time off
- Taking a gap year
- Travelling
- Other
For more information regarding First Destination Surveys in Handshake, refer to FAQs: First Destination Survey.
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