About this template
An Economics Graduate Tracer Survey is a vital tool designed to collect comprehensive data on the employment status, career progression, and professional achievements of recent graduates. Academic institutions, career services departments, and economics faculties use this survey to evaluate the real-world relevance of their degree programs, measure graduate employability, and identify skill gaps that need curriculum updating.
Beyond institutional assessment, this form captures critical labor market insights such as initial salary ranges, industry placement sectors, time taken to secure employment, and the utility of specific undergraduate competencies. Academic departments can easily deploy this questionnaire to maintain accurate alumni databases, support accreditation reports, and build mentorship networks for current students.
Doc2Form allows universities and research bodies to instantly convert documents or structured outlines into fully operational Google Forms. By leveraging this template, institutions can quickly gather actionable graduate feedback without the friction of manual form building, ensuring higher response rates and cleaner data ready for immediate analysis in Google Sheets.
Key features
- Track employment status and initial salary ranges of recent graduates.
- Evaluate undergraduate curriculum relevance against current industry demands.
- Collect professional board exam results and advanced degree pursuits.
- Maintain up-to-date alumni contact directories and career trajectories.
- Export and analyze responses instantly using built-in spreadsheet tools.
Use cases
Annual alumni employment status and tracer reporting for university d…
Annual alumni employment status and tracer reporting for university departments.
Accreditation data gathering on graduate career outcomes and skill ap…
Accreditation data gathering on graduate career outcomes and skill application.
Departmental curriculum reviews driven by direct feedback from workin…
Departmental curriculum reviews driven by direct feedback from working professionals.
Alumni association networking and professional development tracking.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first, middle, and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)Provide a current email address where we can reach you.
- Mobile Number (Short answer)Include your country code if outside the primary region.
- Permanent Address (Paragraph)Enter your home address or region of origin.
- Year Graduated (Dropdown)Select the year you completed your economics degree.
- Honors or Awards Received (Short answer)List any academic honors, Latin honors, or university awards received during your studies.
- Did you pass any professional examinations? (Multiple choice)Select your professional exam status (e.g., civil service, licensure, financial analyst certifications).
- Current Employment Status (Dropdown)Choose the option that best describes your professional situation.
- Present Occupation & Industry (Short answer)Provide your current job title and the industry line of your employer or business.
- Company or Organization Name (Short answer)Enter the name of your current employer or business venture.
- Time to Land First Job After Graduation (Dropdown)How long did it take to secure your first employment after college?
- Initial Gross Monthly Earnings (Dropdown)Select your starting salary range for your first job.
- Was your first job related to your economics degree? (Multiple choice)Indicate whether your college training aligned with your initial role.
- Most Useful Competencies Learned (Checkboxes)Select the skills acquired during your degree that proved most valuable in your career.
- Curriculum Improvement Suggestions (Paragraph)What courses, technical skills, or practical experiences should the university add to improve the economics program?
FAQ
How do I share this survey with recent economics graduates?
Once your Google Form is generated, you can easily distribute it via email newsletters, alumni association portals, social media groups, or direct messaging platforms.
Can I customize the questions to fit other majors besides economics?
Yes. You can freely edit, add, or remove any questions within Google Forms to tailor the tracer study for business, finance, or general social science programs.
Where is the data stored when graduates submit their responses?
All submissions flow directly into a secure Google Sheet linked to your form, allowing you to filter, sort, and analyze career outcomes in real time.
Is this template mobile-friendly for respondents?
Yes. Google Forms automatically optimize layout responsiveness, enabling alumni to complete the survey seamlessly from their smartphones or tablets.
How does Doc2Form help me set up this survey?
Doc2Form instantly converts your existing tracer study documents or prompt outlines into a ready-to-use Google Form, saving you hours of manual questionnaire setup.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.