Were you working for pay or profit during the week of October 1, 2008?
Working includes being a student on paid work-study, self-employed, or on any type of paid or unpaid leave, including vacation.
Use an X to mark your answer.

1 [ ] Yes (Go to page 2, question A8)
2 [ ] No

(If No) Did you look for work during the four weeks preceding October 1, 2008? This would be between September 3rd and October 1st.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

What were your reasons for not working during the week of October 1, 2008?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1. Retired

2. On layoff from a job

3. Student

4. Family Responsibilities

5. Chronic illness or permanent disability

6. Suitable job not available

7. Did not need or want to work

8. Other ? Specify _______________________________

0 [ ] Mark this box if you never worked for pay or profit and then go to page 10, question D1
LAST WORKED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___

What was the title of the last job you held prior to the week of October 1, 2008?
Example: Financial analyst

___________________________________________

What kind of work were you doing on this last job ? that is, what were your duties and responsibilities on your last job? Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
Example: Analyzed financial information, prepared technical reports. Specialized in asset management.

________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

CODE ___ ___ ___ (Go to page 6, question A37)

NOTE: Job category codes range from 010 to 500

Who was your principal employer during the week of October 1, 2008?
If you had more than one job, report the one for which you worked the most hours that week.
If your employer had more than one location, report the location that employed you.
If you worked for a contracting or consulting company, report the name of that company, not the client organization.

Employer Name: ________________________________
Department/Division: ____________________________
City/Town: _____________________________________
State: _________________________________________
ZIP code: ______________________________________

What was that employer's main business or industry ? that is, what did that employer make or do?
If your principal employer had more than one type of business, report the type of business primarily performed at the location where you worked.
Example: Production of microprocessor chips

EMPLOYER'S MAIN BUSINESS
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Counting all locations where this employer operates, how many people work for your principal employer? Your best estimate is fine.
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] 10 or fewer employees
2 [ ] 11-24 employees
3 [ ] 25-99 employees
4 [ ] 100-499 employees
5 [ ] 500-999 employees
6 [ ] 1,000-4,999 employees
7 [ ] 5,000-24,999 employees
8 [ ] 25,000+ employees

Which one of the following best describes your principal employer during the week of October 1, 2008? Were you...
Mark one answer.

SELF-EMPLOYED or a BUSINESS OWNER
1 [ ] in a non-incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
2 [ ] in an incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
PRIVATE SECTOR employee
3 [ ] in a for-profit company or organization
4 [ ] in a non-profit organization (including tax-exempt and charitable organizations)
GOVERNMENT employee
5 [ ] in a local government (e.g., city, county, school district)
6 [ ] in a state government (including state colleges/universities)
7 [ ] in the U.S. military service, active duty or Commissioned Corps (e.g., civilian employee)
8 [ ] in the U.S. government (e.g., civilian employee)
9 [ ] OTHER type of employee ? Specify type of employer: _______________

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to page 3, question A14)

(If Yes) Was the educational institution where you worked a ...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school or system
2 [ ] Two-year college, community college, or technical institute
3 [ ] Four-year college or university, other than a medical school
4 [ ] Medical school (including university-affiliated hospital or medical center)
5 [ ] University-affiliated research institute
6 [ ] Other ? Specify: ____________________________________

What was the title of the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2008?
Example: Financial analyst

_____________________________________________

What kind of work were you doing on this job ? that is, what were your duties and responsibilities on your principal job? Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
Example: Analyzed financial information, prepared technical reports. Specialized in asset management.

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

CODE ___ ___ ___

Note: Job category codes range from 010 to 500

Did your duties on this job require the technical expertise of a bachelor's degree or higher in...
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 [ ] Engineering, computer science, math, or the natural sciences

2 [ ] The social sciences

3 [ ] Some other field (e.g., health, business, or education)

Specify_________________

PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___

To what extent was your work on your principal job related to your highest degree? Was it...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Closely related (Go to page 4, question A22)
2 [ ] Somewhat related (Go to page 4, question A22)
3 [ ] Not related

(If not related) Did these factors influence your decision to work in an area outside the field of your highest degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Pay, promotion opportunities

2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)

3 Job location

4 Change in career or professional interests

5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)

6 Job in doctoral field not available

7 Some other reason ? specify: ______________________

Which two factors in question A28 were your most important reasons for working in an area outside the field of your highest degree?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A28 above.

1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________

On which two activities in question A22 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

Did you supervise the work of others as part of the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2008?
Mark "Yes" if you recommended or initiated personnel actions such as hiring, firing, evaluating, or promoting others.
Teachers should not count students

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question A26)

(If Yes) How many people did you typically...

1 Supervise directly? _____ (Number supervised) (If none, enter "0")
2 Supervise indirectly through subordinate supervisors? _____ (Number supervised) (If none, enter "0")

How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2008?
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Very satisfied
2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied
3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied
4 [ ] Very dissatisfied

As of the week of October 1, 2008, what was your basic annual salary on your principal job, before deductions?
Do not include bonuses, overtime, or additional compensation for summertime teaching or research. If you are not salaried, please estimate your earned income, excluding business expenses.

$___,___ ___ ___,___ ___ ___.00
ANNUAL SALARY OR EARNED INCOME

Was this salary based on a 52-week year, or less than that?
Include paid vacation and sick leave.

1 [ ] 52-week year
2 [ ] Less than 52 weeks

NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK _____

(If fewer than 35 hours) Did you want to work 35 or more hours per week on your principal job?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

For which of the following reasons did you usually work fewer than 35 hours per week on the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2008?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Previously retired or semi-retired

2 Student

3 Family responsibilities

4 Chronic illness or disability

5 Full-time job not available

6 Held more than one job

7 Did not need or want to work more hours

8 Other ? Specify: _____________________________

(If Yes)What was the title of the second job you held during the week of October 1, 2008?
If you had more than two jobs that week, report the job where you worked the second most hours.
Example: Software salesperson

____________________

Example: Sell software for personal computers

_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________

Using the JOB CATEGORY list on pages 11-12, choose the code that best describes the second job you held during the week of October 1, 2008.

CODE ___ ___ ___

NOTE: Job category codes range from 010 to 500

Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Closely related
2 [ ] Somewhat related
3 [ ] Not related

Mark one answer.

0 [ ] Did not work in 2007 ( Go to question B1 on this page
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
3 [ ] Didn't know

Include all wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime, commissions, consulting fees, net income from businesses, summertime teaching or research, or other work associated with scholarships.

$__ __ __ __ __ __ .00
Total 2007 earned income

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to page 7, question C1)

(If yes) During these two time periods ? the week of April 1, 2006, and the week of October 1, 2008 ? were you working for...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Same employer and in same type of job (Go to page 7, question C1)
2 [ ] Same employer but in different type of job
3 [ ] Different employer but in same type of job
4 [ ] Different employer and in different type of job

(If different) Why did you change your employer or your job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Pay, promotion opportunities

2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)

3 Job location

4 Change in career or professional interests

5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)

6 School-related reasons (e.g., returned to school, completed a degree)

7 Laid off or job terminated (includes company closings, mergers, buyouts, grant or contract ended)

8 Retired

9 Some other reason ? Specify: _______________________________

During the past 12 months, did you take any work-related training, such as workshops or seminars?
Include conferences or professional meetings only if you attended a training session at the conference or meeting.
Do not include college coursework for which you were enrolled in a degree program.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question D1)

(If Yes) For which of the following reasons did you take training during the past 12 months?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 To improve skills or knowledge in your current occupational field

2 To increase opportunities for promotion or advancement in your current occupational field

3 For licensure or certification in your current occupational field

4 To facilitate a change to a different occupational field

5 Required or expected by employer

6 For leisure or personal interest

7 Other ? Specify: ______________________________

What was your most important reason from question C2 for taking training?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question C2 above.

MOST IMPORTANT REASON _____

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to page 8, question E1)

(If Yes) What type of degree did you earn?
If you completed more than one degree, mark the level for the highest degree awarded.
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Bachelor's degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)
2 [ ] Master's degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD)
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, MD, DDS, DVM) ? Specify: ___________________________
5 [ ] Other ? Specify: __________________________________

PRIMARY FIELD OF STUDY
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

Using the Field of Study list on pages 13-14, choose the code that best describes the field of study for this degree.

CODE __ __ __
Note: Field of study codes range from 601 to 995

DEGREE AWARDED
Month ___ ___ Year 200 ___

College or University Name
__________________________________________________
Department
_______________________________________________________
City/Town
_______________________________________________________
State/Foreign Country
_______________________________________________________

For which of the following reasons did you obtain this degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 To gain further education before beginning a career

2 To prepare for graduate school or further education

3 To change your academic or occupational field

4 To gain further skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field

5 For licensure or certification

6 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary

7 Required or expected by employer

8 For leisure or personal interest

9 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________________

On October 1, 2008, were you...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Married
2 [ ] Living in a marriage-like relationship
3 [ ] Widowed (Go to question E4)
4 [ ] Separated (Go to question E4)
5 [ ] Divorced (Go to question E4)
6 [ ] Never married (Go to question E4)

(If Married or Living in a marriage-like relationship) During the week of October 1, 2010, was your spouse or partner working?

1 [ ] Yes, full-time
2 [ ] Yes, part-time
3 [ ] No (Go to question E4)

(If Yes) Did your spouse's or partner's duties on this job require the technical expertise of a bachelor's degree or higher in...
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Engineering, computer science, math, or the natural sciences

2 The social sciences

3 Some other field (e.g., health, business, or education) ? Specify: _____________

As of the week of October 1, 2008, did you have any children living with you as part of your family?
Only count children who lived with you at least 50 percent of the time.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question E6)

(If Yes) How many of these children living with you as part of your family were...
If no children in a category, enter "0."

1 Under age 2 _____ (Number of children)
2 Aged 2-5 _____ (Number of children)
3 Aged 6-11 _____ (Number of children)
4 Aged 12-18 _____ (Number of children)
5 Aged 19 or older _____ (Number of children)

1 [ ] United States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory
2 [ ] Another country

1 [ ] U.S. citizen
2 [ ] Non-U.S. citizen (Go to question E9)

(If U.S. Citizen) Were you a U.S. citizen...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Born in the United States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory (Go to question E11)
2 [ ] Born abroad of U.S. citizen parent(s) (Go to question E11)
3 [ ] By naturalization (Go to question E11)

(If Non-U.S. citizen) Were you a non-U.S. citizen...

1 [ ] With a Permanent U.S. Resident Visa (Green Card)
2 [ ] With a Temporary U.S. Resident Visa

_______________________________________
COUNTRY

Month ___ ___ Day ___ ___ Year 19 ___ ___

What is the USUAL degree of difficulty you have with...
Mark one answer for each item.

1 SEEING words or letters in ordinary newsprint (with glasses/contact lenses, if you usually wear them)

2 HEARING what is normally said in conversation with another person (with hearing aid, if you usually wear one)

3 WALKING without human or mechanical assistance or using stairs

4 LIFTING or carrying something as heavy as 10 pounds, such as a bag of groceries

AGE ___ ___ OR 0 [ ] SINCE BIRTH

Daytime Phone Number ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___

Evening Phone Number ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___

Email Address ___________________@______________

Because we are interested in how education and employment change over time, we may be contacting you in 2010. To help us contact you, please provide the name and contact information for two people who are likely to know where you can be reached. Do not include someone who lives in your household.
As with all the information provided in this questionnaire, complete confidentiality will be provided. These people will only be contacted if we have difficulty contacting you in 2010.

Person 1
__________________________________________________________
First Name
_______
MI
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
City/Town
_____________________________
State
_____________________________
Zip Code
________________________________
Country (if outside of U.S.)

___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Area code Number

Person 2
__________________________________________________________
First Name
_______
MI
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
City/Town
_____________________________
State
_____________________________
Zip Code
________________________________
Country (if outside of U.S.)

___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Area code Number

Please turn to the back cover for the last question (E19).

How would you like to complete future rounds of this survey?
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] A questionnaire sent in the mail
2 [ ] A web questionnaire on the World Wide Web
3 [ ] A telephone interview
4 [ ] No preference