Consultant Check-In Survey Consultant Check-In Survey Name First Last 1. What have been your favorite parts about being a consultant? (For Windows, hold CTRL to select multiple choices. For Apple, hold Command to select multiple choices)Receiving good news from clients about their applicationsHelping clients gain clarity about their personal, academic, and career goalsHelping clients stay encouraged and on trackOvercoming specific application hurdles with clientsSharing my personal, academic, and professional experiencesBeing a part of the teamHaving a "social impact"-focused gig on the sideEarning additional side incomeInteracting with the other consultantsSeeing "behind the scenes" of a small businessOtherThis section is where you can input your favorite parts about being a consultant which are not in the list of choices above.2. What were the top 3 LEAST rewarding parts of being a consultant for TAOA? (For Windows, hold CTRL to select multiple choices. For Apple, hold Command to select multiple choices)Disengaged clientsAnxious, needy clientsPoor fit client-consultant assignmentsTracking requirements for invoices, editing, and callsTAOA deadlines for materials editingTurnaround requirements for editingFeedback from leadership (insufficient or type provided)Mentorship and training (insufficient or type provided)Opportunities for feedback (insufficient or type provided)Compensation (insufficient)OtherThis section is where you can input the LEAST rewarding part/s of your experience with TAOA which is not in the list of choices above.3. Which are the top three areas in which you feel MOST confident advising clients? (For Windows, hold CTRL to select multiple choices. For Apple, hold Command to select multiple choices)School selectionDegree selection / joint degreesTiming of applications (e.g. R1 vs R2)Resume / CVHelping clients unearth potential stories for use in essaysDeciding on the best topic/subject for each essay promptEditing essaysGiving feedback on non-essays (slides, videos, etc.)Understanding strengths and weaknessesScholarships and funding options and opportunitiesNavigating waitlistsReapplication strategyTime managementOrganizationManaging mindset / thoughts / emotionsOtherThis section is where you can input the area/s you are MOST confident in advising clients which is not in the list of choices above.4. Which are the top three areas in which you feel LEAST confident advising clients? (For Windows, hold CTRL to select multiple choices. For Apple, hold Command to select multiple choices)School selectionDegree selection / joint degreesTiming of applications (e.g. R1 vs R2)Resume / CVHelping clients unearth potential stories for use in essaysDeciding on the best topic/subject for each essay promptEditing essaysGiving feedback on non-essays (slides, videos, etc.)Understanding strengths and weaknessesScholarships and funding options and opportunitiesNavigating waitlistsReapplication strategyTime managementOrganizationManaging mindset / thoughts / emotionsOtherThis section is where you can input the area/s you are LEAST confident in advising clients which is not in the list of choices above.5. What's one specific tip you'd share with your fellow consultants to be successful in this role?6. What top two things could TAOA do better or differently to make your experience with the company more enjoyable and rewarding?AdministrationTeam CommunicationClient CommunicationNone so far6a. Kindly expound on these needed improvements.7. Would you like us to provide a Calendly account for you (or use your own) to allow clients to book coaching calls automatically on your calendar based on your availability — versus manually scheduling calls? Yes No 8. Please include additional notes, comments, or suggestions here.
