A Study of Equity in Access to Employment for Immigrant Jobseekers Survey Statistics at Survelum Public Data Bank

Data collected: 37 survey responses
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Are you a citizen of the U.S.?

YesData Graph (9; 24%)Are you a citizen of the U.S.? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (28; 76%)

How long have you lived in the U.S.?

Less than six monthsData Graph (0; 0%)How long have you lived in the U.S.? - Stats Chart
More than six months but less than a yearData Graph (2; 5%)
More than a year but less than three yearsData Graph (15; 41%)
More than three years but less than five yearsData Graph (8; 22%)
More than five years but less than ten yearsData Graph (7; 19%)
More than ten yearsData Graph (5; 14%)

Have you worked since coming to the U.S.?

YesData Graph (29; 78%)Have you worked since coming to the U.S.? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (8; 22%)

If yes, was the job “on the books” or “off the books”?

On the booksData Graph (25; 68%)If yes, was the job “on the books” or “off the books”? - Stats Chart
Off the booksData Graph (6; 16%)

If you have worked since coming to the U.S., how long did you stay with the last company you worked for in the U.S.?

Less than 30 daysData Graph (0; 0%)If you have worked since coming to the U.S., how long did you stay with the last company you worked - Stats Chart
30 - 59 daysData Graph (2; 5%)
60 - 90 daysData Graph (0; 0%)
3 - 6 monthsData Graph (3; 8%)
6 months - 1 yearData Graph (6; 16%)
1 - 5 yearsData Graph (11; 30%)
More than 5 yearsData Graph (6; 16%)
I have NOT worked since coming to the U.S.Data Graph (6; 16%)

If you have worked since coming to the U.S., how many hours per week did you work in your current or last job?

Less than 35 hours per weekData Graph (5; 14%)If you have worked since coming to the U.S., how many hours per week did you work in your current or - Stats Chart
35 hours or moreData Graph (22; 59%)
I have NOT worked since coming to the U.S.Data Graph (7; 19%)

If you have not worked since coming to the U.S., how long have you been unemployed?

Less than 30 daysData Graph (1; 3%)If you have not worked since coming to the U.S., how long have you been unemployed? - Stats Chart
30 - 59 daysData Graph (1; 3%)
60 - 90 daysData Graph (0; 0%)
3 - 6 monthsData Graph (0; 0%)
6 months - 1 yearData Graph (6; 16%)
1 - 5 yearsData Graph (6; 16%)
More than 5 yearsData Graph (0; 0%)
I have worked since coming to the U.S.Data Graph (22; 59%)

What kinds of jobs are most interesting to you? List all that you can think of:

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What kinds of jobs have you been interviewed for since coming to the U.S.? List all that you can remember:

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On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not at all” and 5 is “very interested,” how much interest do recruiters have in getting you a job?

1 - Not at allData Graph (5; 14%)On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not at all” and 5 is “very interested,” - Stats Chart
2 - Not very interestedData Graph (9; 24%)
3 - Sometimes seemed interestedData Graph (9; 24%)
4 - Usually pretty interestedData Graph (9; 24%)
5 - Very interestedData Graph (2; 5%)
I have NOT worked with recruiters beforeData Graph (3; 8%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

Are there things that keep you from looking for work? (For Example: Don't have carfare, Don't have a resumé, Not computer literate, No money for child care, Conflict with school schedule, Conflict with another job I can't quit, Don't have interview-appropriate clothing.)

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Do you have a felony conviction?

YesData Graph (0; 0%)Do you have a felony conviction? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (36; 97%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

What language do you prefer to speak?

AlbanianData Graph (2; 5%)What language do you prefer to speak? - Stats Chart
ArabicData Graph (3; 8%)
Bangla/BengaliData Graph (0; 0%)
ChineseData Graph (1; 3%)
EnglishData Graph (13; 35%)
FrenchData Graph (2; 5%)
Haitian/CreoleData Graph (2; 5%)
HindiData Graph (0; 0%)
KoreanData Graph (0; 0%)
PolishData Graph (1; 3%)
RussianData Graph (0; 0%)
SpanishData Graph (15; 41%)
UrduData Graph (1; 3%)
Other LanguageData Graph (1; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not at all” and 5 is “makes a very big difference,” how much does your ability to speak English affect your being hired on the jobs you want?

1 - Not at allData Graph (4; 11%)On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not at all” and 5 is “makes a very big differ - Stats Chart
2 - Would matter very littleData Graph (1; 3%)
3 - Could be kind of importantData Graph (12; 32%)
4 - It makes a big differenceData Graph (11; 30%)
5 - It makes a very big differenceData Graph (6; 16%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “wouldn't matter” and 5 is “most important,” would you be able to find work more easily if you could look outside of New York City for a job?

1 - Wouldn't matter at allData Graph (5; 14%)On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “wouldn`t matter” and 5 is “most important,&#x - Stats Chart
2 - Would matter very littleData Graph (10; 27%)
3 - Could be kind of importantData Graph (17; 46%)
4 - It's very importantData Graph (4; 11%)
5 - It's the most important thingData Graph (0; 0%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “doesn't matter at all” and 5 is “the biggest problem,” how much do you think your immigration status matters in your finding work?

1 - Doesn't matter at allData Graph (1; 3%)On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “doesn`t matter at all” and 5 is “the biggest - Stats Chart
2 - Matters very littleData Graph (4; 11%)
3 - Could be a problemData Graph (9; 24%)
4 - It's a big problemData Graph (12; 32%)
5 - It's the biggest problemData Graph (9; 24%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “doesn't matter at all” and 5 is “the biggest problem,” when an employer has not hired you, how important did it seem to you that you weren't hired because the employer wanted a native-born worker to be hired instead?

1 - Doesn't matter at allData Graph (3; 8%)On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “doesn`t matter at all” and 5 is “the biggest - Stats Chart
2 - Matters very littleData Graph (3; 8%)
3 - Could be a problemData Graph (10; 27%)
4 - It's a big problemData Graph (11; 30%)
5 - It's the biggest problemData Graph (9; 24%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

Do the employers who interview you seem interested to hire you?

YesData Graph (19; 51%)Do the employers who interview you seem interested to hire you? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (17; 46%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

If no, why do you think the employer(s) was or were not interested?

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Elementary schoolData Graph (2; 5%)What is the highest level of education you have completed? - Stats Chart
High schoolData Graph (11; 30%)
Some collegeData Graph (7; 19%)
Bachelor's degreeData Graph (10; 27%)
Master's degree or higherData Graph (6; 16%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

For the interviews that you have had, do the interviewers review a complete job history of your past and current employment? (Check all that apply)

S/he reviewed my skillsData Graph (28; 76%)For the interviews that you have had, do the interviewers review a complete job history of your past - Stats Chart
S/he reviewed my trainingData Graph (21; 57%)
S/he reviewed my experienceData Graph (34; 92%)
S/he didn't review any of the aboveData Graph (2; 5%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

Do any of the U.S. employers you have worked for required you to work more than 40 hours a week without overtime pay, now or in the past?

YesData Graph (13; 35%)Do any of the U.S. employers you have worked for required you to work more than 40 hours a week with - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (15; 41%)
N/AData Graph (8; 22%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

Did you receive job training where you work (or on other jobs where you have worked)?

YesData Graph (17; 46%)Did you receive job training where you work (or on other jobs where you have worked)? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (19; 51%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

If yes, did it lead to a promotion and/or an increase in wages?

YesData Graph (3; 8%)If yes, did it lead to a promotion and/or an increase in wages? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (15; 41%)
I have NOT received job trainingData Graph (17; 46%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

What is the wage range for jobs you were interviewed for or for your current job?

Less than $7.25 per hourData Graph (2; 5%)What is the wage range for jobs you were interviewed for or for your current job? - Stats Chart
$7.25 to $9.99 per hourData Graph (7; 19%)
$10 to $11.99 per hourData Graph (7; 19%)
$12 - $14.99 per hourData Graph (5; 14%)
$15 - $18.00Data Graph (4; 11%)
$37,000 - $40,000 per yearData Graph (6; 16%)
$40,000 - $45,000 per yearData Graph (3; 8%)
$45,000 - $50,000 per yearData Graph (1; 3%)
$50,000 - $55,000 per yearData Graph (2; 5%)
$55,000 - $60,000 per yearData Graph (2; 5%)
$60,000 - $65,000 per yearData Graph (1; 3%)
$65,000 - $70,000 per yearData Graph (0; 0%)
$70,000 or more per yearData Graph (1; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

What would have to be different to help you find the work you seek?

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Has an employer ever asked you in an interview about your: (Check all that apply)

RaceData Graph (3; 8%)Has an employer ever asked you in an interview about your: (Check all that apply) - Stats Chart
EthnicityData Graph (9; 24%)
National originData Graph (17; 46%)
ReligionData Graph (2; 5%)
I have NOT been asked any of the aboveData Graph (16; 43%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 3%)

How did you find your current or last job? (For Example: Workforce1,Church / Community organization, School / college, Training program placement, Found it on my own, Referral, Hired by a friend or family member.)

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