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Why is this survey being conducted? |
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Who is conducting the Job Vacancy Survey? |
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How will this information be used? |
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What areas will this information be available for? |
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Have you conducted this survey before? |
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How can I receive a copy of the survey results? |
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Who should complete this survey? |
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Is this survey mandatory? |
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Will my company´s information be accessible to the public? |
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We received multiple copies of the survey form. Do we need to fill them all out? |
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What location is this survey intended for? |
| Information is not available for the establishment shown on the mailing label. Should I respond for a different location? |
| We only have a small number of employees. Do I still need to complete the survey? |
| The organization that received the survey is closed/has been sold/does not have any Kansas employees/etc. What should I do? |
| We do not have any vacancies at this location, do I still need to return the survey? |
| We currently do not have any openings, but are always accepting applications. Do we include the occupations that we are always accepting applications for? |
| Can I leave column B, the number of job openings, blank since I do not know how many openings there are? |
| This position pays by load or by term – how do I report that? |
| This information is available on our Web site. |
| Can we be removed from your mailing list? |
| Can this survey be answered on-line? |
| Is there a form available for me to type the information in? |
| Do I need to install special software on my computer to complete he survey? |
| I did not have enough space to list all of the openings we have. How can I get another copy of the survey form? |
| I misplaced the postage-paid envelope that came with the survey. What's the mailing address for the survey? |
| What is the fax number? |
| Who do I contact if I have more questions about this survey? |
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Why is this survey being conducted?
Job vacancy data provide a better understanding of the labor demands in Kansas. It can assist area businesses in developing their recruitment strategies as well as various educational entities in providing necessary training for higher demand jobs. Top |
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Who is conducting the Job Vacancy Survey?
The survey is being conducted by Labor Market Information Services (LMIS), the statistical branch of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL). Top |
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How will this information be used?
Information provided by individual businesses will be compiled to create a report showing the number of job vacancies and the job vacancy rates. This report will present information by occupation, business size and industry. All data is confidential and will be presented in aggregate so that no individual response will be identifiable. Top |
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What areas will this information be available for?
Results from the survey will provide statewide information as well as statistics for each of the five Local Workforce Planning Areas of the state. Top |
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Have you conducted this survey before?
This is the fifth year that LMIS has conducted a statewide Job Vacancy Survey. Top |
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How can I receive a copy of the survey results?
We can mail you a copy of the completed report. When submitting your survey response, there is a box on the survey you can check that will indicate to us that you want a copy of the results. Additionally, we will also have the results of the survey on our Web site. These results should be available in the fall. Top |
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Who should complete this survey?
Anyone with knowledge of the company's job vacancies can complete the survey. The survey asks for a contact person in case we have questions about information included in the survey. Top |
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Is this survey mandatory?
Participation in the survey is voluntary, however it is highly appreciated. Studies such as this are beneficial to gathering information about job vacancies. If your organization does not wish to participate in the survey, we ask that you please let us know by returning the survey form with a note saying you do not wish to participate. This will help us save time and money contacting businesses that we haven't heard from. Top |
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Will my company's information be accessible to the public?
All responses to the survey are considered confidential. We will use collected responses to produce summary statistics on vacancies by occupation, industry and size. No data identifying individual firms will be published or released. Top |
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We received multiple copies of the survey form. Do we need to fill them all out?
The survey was mailed to individual business locations. In some cases, multiple copies may be forwarded from different locations or divisions to a central division office. Each survey is for a different business, location or county, which is indicated on the survey form. If possible, please enter the job openings you have available at the specific location indicated on the survey document. Top |
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What location is this survey intended for?
The study is for the State of Kansas, therefore the establishment we are surveying should be in Kansas. The mailing label should indicate the business name and mailing address. Additional information to help identify the location is addressed on the survey form. We are requesting that you report for the location listed on the survey. If that is not possible, please report for a location in the same county or city and provide the address of the location you are reporting for. Top |
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Information is not available for the establishment shown on the mailing label. Should I respond for a different location?
For the purposes of this survey, we are only interested in the establishment located in the state of Kansas. If you are responding for a location different than shown on the survey form, please provide the address for the location for which you are reporting. To obtain accurate results it is important that you answer all questions throughout the survey about the same establishment. Top |
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We only have a small number of employees. Do I still need to complete the survey?
It is important that we collect information from businesses of all sizes. Information will be compiled not only by business size, but also by industry and occupation. Top |
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The organization that received the survey is closed, has been sold or does not have any Kansas employees, etc. What should I do?
Please return the survey form with a note explaining the situation so we can remove that business from the survey mailing list. Top |
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We do not have any vacancies at this location. Do I still need to return the survey?
It is important for you to return the survey even if you have no vacancies. If you have no vacancies you may notify us by telephone at 866-270-2873 (toll-free) or 785-296-5170 (in Topeka). You will be asked to provide your Survey ID number, located at the bottom right hand corner of your survey. Top |
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We currently do not have any openings, but are always accepting applications. Do we include the occupations that we are always accepting applications for?
This survey is being conducted to determine the number of job vacancies at this point-in-time. Please only include openings that you are currently hiring for. In some cases, applications may always be accepted, however, do not include them unless you are willing to hire someone with the qualifications you are requiring. Top |
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Can I leave column B, the number of job openings, blank since I do not know how many openings there are?
The number of job openings is necessary in this survey to determine the number of job vacancies. Please provide the most accurate estimate of job openings you have for each occupation at this point-in-time. Top |
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This position pays by load or by term - how do I report that?
You can enter the amount of compensation and enter how it is paid, whether by load, by day, or by semester. Top |
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This information is available on our Web site.
If you have a Web site listing current open-for-hire vacancies, you may provide us with the Web address and we can take care of the rest. Please provide a contact person in case there are any questions regarding the listing. Top |
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Can we be removed from your mailing list?
A sample of all businesses in Kansas was selected to participate in this survey. If you do not want to participate this year, please return the survey with a note so we can remove you from follow-up mailings related to this survey and its results. Top |
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Can this survey be answered on-line?
This year the survey is available on line at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=m_2biZ6Xz0uRHJjFdsp9_2fQ5A_3d_3d .
There is also an electronic form available at Job Vacancy Survey. You will be asked to provide your Survey ID Number, located at the bottom right hand corner of your survey. This form is in Microsoft Excel and requires Microsoft Excel 2000 or equivalent. After completion of the form, you should save it to your hard drive and submit it as an attachment to an e-mail to laborstats@dol.ks.gov. Top |
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Is there a form available for me to type in the information?
You can use either the Online Survey or the Electronic Form. This form is in Microsoft Excel and requires Microsoft Excel 2000 or equivalent. After completion of the form you can save it to your hard drive and submit it as an attachment to an e-mail to laborstats@dol.ks.gov or print it and submit it by mail or fax. This form can be accessed at Job Vacancy Survey. Top |
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Do I need to install special software on my computer to complete he survey?
No, there is no software to install. You can access the survey from any computer with Internet access. Top |
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I did not have enough space to list all of the openings we have. How can I get another copy of the survey form?
There are four methods of securing more room for all your openings.
1) Make as many copies of page 2, part B, as you need to allow for enough room for all your job vacancies.
2) Copies of the survey form can be accessed at Job Vacancy Survey. There is a pdf version available that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. The form can be printed for you to complete.
3) You may use the electronic form available at Job Vacancy Survey.
4) Contact us by telephone at 866-270-2873 and we will mail or fax additional copies to you. Top |
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I misplaced the postage-paid envelope that came with the survey. What's the mailing address for the survey?
Kansas Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Services
Attn: Job Vacancy Survey
401 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66603
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What is the fax number?
Our fax number is 785-296-5286. Please fax it to the attention of Teila Gilchrist. Top |
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Who do I contact if I have more questions about this survey?
If you have any questions, contact Teila Gilchrist by e-mail at laborstats@dol.ks.gov or call toll-free, 866-270-2873. Top |
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 In order to view or print the documents in pdf format, you will need to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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