Pretest of Surveys for the Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program

Attachment 10: Phone Interview Guide

OMB # 0925-0046

Expiration Date: 5/31/2016

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Thank you for agreeing to participate in the pilot testing for the surveys for BEST trainees. Please note that this pilot testing will only be used to improve the instructions and wording of the survey questions.

1. Would it be helpful to have your CV or resume when completing this survey?

2. Were any of the instructions unclear? If yes, which questions and why?

3. Were there any questions where you feel the wording could be improved? If yes, which questions and why?

4. (Feedback for Question 20) Please review question 20. The question is “How important were the following factors in changing career path?” The factors listed are professional satisfaction, geographic location, work-life balance, salary level, more job opportunities, availability of funding for research, mentor advice, and other. What factors, if any, do you feel could be added to this question?

5. (Feedback for Question 24) Please review question 24. The question is “Which of the following career activities have occurred in the last [insert 2, 4, or 5 depending on the specific post-exit survey] years?” What activity(ies), if any, do you feel could be added to this list?

6. What are your comments about the order of the questions?

7. What is your overall impression of the survey?

8. What suggestions do you have to encourage participation in the surveys?