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The respondent to this survey is Olly who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | A-levels etc. caneo 3 star, first aid etc. |
| What was the name of your course? | Business Studies (inc. HR Mngmnt, Marketing or Operations Mngmnt) BA (Honours) |
| While at university have you worked part-time? | No |
| While at university have you performed any voluntary work? | Yes |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | Yes |
| Please give details of your experience? | Lib-dem campaiging work
Class room assistant at local school |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Very useful as had experience of job |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Head of ICT |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Responsble for ICT teaching, department management, ICT teaching in other subjects and ICT infrastructure. Also responsible for data management |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | Variety, holidays, authority |
| What do you enjoy the least? | 8am start, little lunch |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | CV, cover letter, teaching a lesson, interview |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | I plan to be a head teacher, I am already well on my way :) |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | Feb in 2nd year of course. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | It was nice and easy. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Pay is never enough. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Relax and wait to find the right job. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Computing certifications such as JAVA, oracle etc. Selected more accounting modules. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Not really, but that was for the best. Uni's are too far from the labour market to prepare students very well anyway |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Directed into career path |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe how you used the careers service. | I plan to be a head teacher, I am already well on my way :),Went to careers service for an job application form to teach in Japan |
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