First Destination Survey (FDS) Standard Questions

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 higher education on a national scale. 

What are you primarily doing after graduation?

1. Working
2. Volunteering
3. Continuing Education
4. Still Looking
5. Not Seeking

Working

1. How many hours per week are you working?
   • Over 30 Hours a week (Full Time)
   • Under 30 Hours a week (Part Time)

2. Type of employment
   
   • Organisation/Company
   • Entrepreneur
   • Freelancer
   • Fellowship
   • Temporary/Contract Work Assignment
   • Faculty Tenure
   • Faculty Non-Tenure
3. What is your job?
   • Who is your employer?
   • What industry is your employer in?
   • What city is this position located in?
4. Tell us about your job?
   • What is your position?
   • Were you already working in this position whilst at your institution?
     • Yes or No
   • Is this an internship?
     • Yes or No
   • Did you get this job through Handshake?
     • Yes or No
   • What is your job function?
5. How are you compensated?
   • Base Salary
     • Monthly Stipend
     • Hourly Wage
     • Annual Salary
   • Signing Bonus (not required)
   • Other guaranteed compensation (not required)
   • When did you get this offer?
     • yyyy-mm-dd
   • When did you accept it?
     • yyyy-mm-dd
   • When is your start date?
     • yyyy-mm-dd

Volunteering

1. Which organisation are you volunteering for?
   • Name of organisation
2. What city is this position located in?
   • Select a city
3. Please tell us about your position
   
   • What is your position?
   • What is your job function?
   • Did you get this job through Handshake? 
     • Yes or No
4. Tell us about your Volunteering offer
   • When did you get this offer?
     • yyyy-mm-dd
   • When did you accept it?
     • yyyy-mm-dd
   • When is your start date?
     • yyyy-mm-dd

Continuing Education

1. Tell us about your continuing education
   • What’s the name of the institution?
   • What city is this institution located in?
2. What will you be studying? 
3. What’s the degree you’re pursuing?
   • (Dropdown - Secondary Education, Further Education, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate) 

Still Looking

1. Are you looking for continuing education or employment?

• Continuing Education, Employment

Not Seeking

1. What are you doing while you are not actively seeking a job?

• Taking time off
• Taking a gap year
• Traveling
• Other

For more information regarding First Destination Surveys in Handshake, refer to FAQs: First Destination Survey.