HFQ Employment / Careers Survey

We’ve received feedback from some members that it can be hard to get or hold down a job when you’ve got a bleeding disorder. We’d like to offer some support in this area but before we do we need to know what things you need help with when it comes to careers and employment.

We have a short 10 minute survey we’d like you to complete telling us what your issues are so we can design a program to help any member with their career planning.

1. Are you answering as ... :
2. Are you currently...:


3. Is having a bleeding disorder (or has having a bleeding disorder) impacting on your ability to apply for and / or keep a job. If yes - how and why?:
4. Which of the following could or does cause your difficulties?:	A target joint being used a lot in the job Being on my feet a long time A job that involves heaving lifting A work environment with stairs Sitting for long periods of time A work environment where there is a lot of walking Workplace stress due to bleeding disorder Employer understanding of bleeding disorder issues Limited leave entitlement Having to travel long distances to get to work or while working Other?

5. Please respond to the following options by ticking all the boxes that apply :	Assistance to discuss what career / job I could pursue Help applying for University / TAFE Developing / updating skills in applying for jobs - resumes, job interviews etc Learning how to enhance my qualifications via non-academic or non-career related skills Attending a workshop where for example a panel of employers discuss what they look for in the people they hire Finding a job - where to look , who can help, using LinkedIn etc Making sector or industry connections, finding mentors with regards to employment Accessing support to help me maintain employment Looking for a mid-career job change Accessing support to help me find suitable employment Learning skills to improve communication; e.g. around salary negotiation, requesting role changes to meet health needs, disclosure etc Having access to opportunities to do paid 'work experience' to see if a job is suitable and to show employers that AI can do the job Accessing support to modify the work I am doing so I can keep my job Other: please describe:

6. Have you accessed / used any services to assist with employment:	School career guidance Careers expo Employment service (privately or through Centrelink) Workshops to assist with applying for jobs Career counselling Other: please describe

Have they been helpful?:	Yes No
What made them helpful / unhelpful?:
7. Are there any resources / supports specific to having a bleeding disorder that you would find helpful with respect to employment:
8. Any other comments you would like to make about what would be helpful for you with regards to employment:
Age:
Location:	Brisbane South East Queensland (not Brisbane) Regional Qld
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