SGTech Career Support Group Application Form

Hi there, how did you hear about us? *

1. Name *

First Name Last Name

2a. Email *

example@example.com

2b. Phone Number (so that we can contact you regarding selection and sessions) *

Area Code Phone Number

3. How old are you? *

Under 18 18 - 25 25 - 45 45 or more

4. Gender? *

5. How long have you been looking for a job and what roles are you looking for? *

6. What challenges have you experienced when it comes to finding your next role? *

7. It is important for me to get a job within the next (The urgency for me to get a job asap) *

1-3 months / low 3-6 months / medium 6-9 months / high 12 months More than 12 months

8. I want to / am able and willing to wait for the right job *

Yes No

9a. What do you hope to achieve with the Career Support Group? Please rank in order of importance (1 being the most important) *

9b. Please share what you hope to get out of the Career Support Group if it is not in the option given above.

10. What are you looking for in your next job? (i.e. working hours, role, jobscope, environment if any) *

11. The following questions are about yourself and how you cope with change. Circle one response for each question

[0] - Not True at all;

[1] - Rarely True;

[2] - Sometimes True;

[3] - Often True;

[4] - True Nearly All The Time

1. I am able to adapt when changes occur. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

2. I have at least one close and secure relationship which helps me when I am stressed. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

3. When there are no clear solutions, sometimes fate or God can help. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

4. I can deal with whatever comes my way. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

5. Past successes give me confidence in dealing with new challenges and difficulties. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

6. I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

7. Having to cope with stress can make me stronger. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

8. I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or hardship. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

9. Good or bad, I believe that most things happen for a reason. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

10. I give my best effort no matter what the outcome may be. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

11. I believe that I can achieve my goals even if there are obstacles. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

12. Even when things look hopeless, I don't give up. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

13. During time of stress/crisis, I know where to turn to for help. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

14. Under pressure, I stay focus and think clearly. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

15. I prefer to take the lead in solving problems, rather than letting others make all the decisions. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

16. I am not easily discouraged by failure. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

17. I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

18. I can make unpopular or difficult decisions that affect other people, if it is necessary. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

19. I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear and anger. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

20. In dealing with life's problems, sometimes you have to act on a hunch, without knowing why. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

21. I have a strong sense of purpose in life. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

22. I feel in control of my life. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

23. I like challenges. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

24. I work to attain my goals, no matter what roadblocks I encounter along the way. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

25. I take pride in my achievements. *

	0	1	2	3	4

0 is Not True at All, 4 is True Nearly All The Time

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0

1

2

3

4

1. I am able to adapt when changes occur.

2. I have at least one close and secure relationship which helps me when I am stressed.

3. When there are no clear solutions, sometimes fate or God can help.

4. I can deal with whatever comes my way.

5. Past successes give me confidence in dealing with new challenges and difficulties.

6. I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.

7. Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.

8. I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or hardship.

9. Good or bad, I believe that most things happen for a reason.

10. I give my best effort no matter what the outcome may be.

11. I believe that I can achieve my goals even if there are obstacles.

12. Even when things look hopeless, I don't give up.

13. During time of stress/crisis, I know where to turn to for help

14. Under pressure, I stay focus and think clearly.

[0] - Not True at all; [1] - Rarely True; [2] - Sometimes True; [3] - Often True; [4] - True Nearly All The Time *

0

1

2

3

4

15. I prefer to take the lead in solving problems, rather than letting others make all the decisions.

16. I am not easily discouraged by failure.

17. I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.

18. I can make unpopular or difficult decisions that affect other people, if it is necessary.

19. I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear and anger.

20. In dealing with life's problems, sometimes you have to act on a hunch, without knowing why.

21. I have a strong sense of purpose in life.

22. I feel in control of my life.

23. I like challenges.

24. I work to attain my goals, no matter what roadblocks I encounter along the way.

25. I take pride in my achievements.

12. This section contains questions about how to deal with problems that come in your life.

Please think about the most important problem or stressful situation you have experienced in the last 12 months (for example, a problem with your family, friends, money problems etc). If you have not experienced a major problem, think of a minor problem you had to deal with.

Read each item carefully and indicate how often you took that action to deal with this problem.

[1] Not at all

[2] Once or twice

[3] Sometimes

[4] Fairly Often

1. Did you think of a different way to deal with the problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

2. Did you tell yourself things to make yourself feel better? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

3. Did you talk with a family member about the problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

4. Did you make a plan of action and follow it? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

5. Did you try to forget the whole thing? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

6. Did you feel that time would make a difference - that the only thing to do was wait? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

7. Did you try to help others deal with a similar problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

8. Did you take it out on other people when you felt angry or depressed? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

9. Did you try to step back from the situation and be more objective? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

10. Did you remind yourself how much worse things could be? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

11. Did you talk with a friend about the problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

12. Did you know what had to be done and try to make things work? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

13. Did you try not to think about the problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

14. Did you realise that you had no control over the problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

15. Did you get involved in new activities? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

16. Did you take a chance and do something risky? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

17. Did you go over in your mind what you would say or do? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

18. Did you try to see the good side of the situation? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

19. Did you talk with a professional person (e.g., counsellor, religious leader or doctor)? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

20. Did you decide what you wanted and try hard to get it? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

21. Did you daydream or imagine a better time or place than the one you are in? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

22. Did you think that the outcome could be decided by fate? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

23. Did you try to make new friends? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

24. Did you keep away from people in general? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

25. Did you anticipate how things would turn out? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

26. Did you keep thinking about how you were better off than other people with the same problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

27. Did you look for help from persons or groups with the same type of problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

28. Did you try at least two different ways to solve the problem? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

29. Did you put off thinking about the situation, even though you knew you would have to at some point? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

30. Did you accept it; nothing could be done? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

31. Did you read more often as a source of enjoyment? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

32. Did you yell or shout to let off steam? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

33. Did you try to find some personal meaning in the situation? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

34. Did you try to tell yourself that things would be better? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

35. Did you try to find out more about the situation? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

36. Did you try to do more things on your own? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

37. Did you wish the problem would go away and somehow be over with? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

38. Did you expect the worst possible outcome? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

39. Did you spend more time in recreational activities? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

40. Did you cry to let your feelings out? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

41. Did you try to anticipate the new demand that would be placed on you? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

42. Did you think about how this event could change your life in a positive way? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

43. Did you pray for guidance or strength? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

44. Did you take things a day at a time, one step at a time? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

45. Did you deny how serious the problem really was? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

46. Did you lose hope that things would ever be the same? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

47. Did you turn to work or other activities to help you manage things? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

48. Did you do something that you didn't think would work, but at least you were doing something? *

	1	2	3	4

1 is Not at All, 4 is Fairly Often

0

1

3

4

1. Did you think of a different way to deal with the problem?

2. Did you tell yourself things to make yourself feel better?

3. Did you talk with a family member about the problem?

4. Did you make a plan of action and follow it?

5. Did you try to forget the whole thing?

6. Did you feel that time would make a difference - that the only thing to do was wait?

7. Did you try to help others deal with a similar problem?

8. Did you take it out on other people when you felt angry or depressed?

9. Did you try to step back from the situation and be more objective?

10. Did you remind yourself how much worse things could be?

11. Did you talk with a friend about the problem?

12. Did you know what had to be done and try to make things work?

13. Did you try not to think about the problem?

14. Did you realise that you had no control over the problem?

15. Did you get involved in new activities?

16. Did you take a chance and do something risky?

*

0

1

3

4

17. Did you go over in your mind what you would say or do?

18. Did you try to see the good side of the situation?

19. Did you talk with a professional person (e.g., counsellor, religious leader or doctor)?

20. Did you decide what you wanted and try hard to get it?

21. Did you daydream or imagine a better time or place than the one you are in?

22. Did you think that the outcome could be decided by fate?

23. Did you try to make new friends?

24. Did you keep away from people in general?

25. Did you anticipate how things would turn out?

26. Did you keep thinking about how you were better off than other people with the same problem?

27. Did you look for help from persons or groups with the same type of problem?

28. Did you try at least two different ways to solve the problem?

29. Did you put off thinking about the situation, even though you knew you would have to at some point?

30. Did you accept it; nothing could be done?

31. Did you read more often as a source of enjoyment?

32. Did you yell or shout to let off steam?

*

0

1

3

4

33. Did you try to find some personal meaning in the situation?

34. Did you try to tell yourself that things would be better?

35. Did you try to find out more about the situation?

36. Did you try to do more things on your own?

37. Did you wish the problem would go away and somehow be over with?

38. Did you expect the worst possible outcome?

39. Did you spend more time in recreational activities?

40. Did you cry to let your feelings out?

41. Did you try to anticipate the new demand that would be placed on you?

42. Did you think about how this event could change your life in a positive way?

43. Did you pray for guidance or strength?

44. Did you take things a day at a time, one step at a time?

45. Did you deny how serious the problem really was?

46. Did you lose hope that things would ever be the same?

47. Did you turn to work or other activities to help you manage things?

48. Did you do something that you didn't think would work, but at least you were doing something?

13. This section is about how you see yourself.

[1] Strongly Disagree; [2] Moderately Disagree; [3] Slightly Disagree

[4] Neutral [5] Slightly Agree; [6] Moderately Agree; [7] Strongly Agree

For this section, if you are using your handphone, you have have to turn it to landscape mode to see the full scale.

I see Myself as Someone Who....

1. Is talkative *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7