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The respondent to this survey is Robert who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 1 A level
8 GCE O Levels |
| What was the name of your course? | Archaeology - BA/Arch |
| While at university have you worked part-time? | Yes |
| While at university have you performed any voluntary work? | No |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | No |
| Please give details of your experience? | archaeological fieldwork
librarian
driver |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | provided experience and contacts |
| What is your status? | Other |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | it fits |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | I started my course knowing what I wanted to do |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | Difficult at first, less difficult as I gained experience and got myself known in the profession |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Nothing |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Keep trying, don't give them a chance to forget or ignore you |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Nothing |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Ha! Degree is regarded very much like motorists regard a Driving Test. It's a good start but it is only a start |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Affirmed job choice |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe how you used the careers service. | Part-time work during my degree |
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