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The respondent to this survey is Melanie who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | A levels (History, English, Chemistry, General Studies)
AS level (Statistics) |
| What was the name of your course? | Archaeology - BA/Arch |
| While at university have you worked part-time? | No |
| While at university have you performed any voluntary work? | No |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | Yes |
| Please give details of your experience? | Archaeological excavation and post-excavation analysis, undertaken during summer vacation |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Extremely: assisted success in MA/PhD funding,
developed career profile for employment as lecturer following graduation |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is the name of the organisation you are currently working for? | University of Manchester |
| What is your job title? | Lecturer in Archaeology |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Teaching BA/MA students
Administrative responsibilities
Research: submission for RAE |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | Helping others learn, and continuing to learn as well! |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Administration |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Submit CV/letter of application
Interview panel
Oral presentation |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | On track! |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | During the third year; I knew I wanted to gain more practical experience in the field before returning to study for an MA. I therefore set up a series of short-term posts during this year to develop my skills in new areas. Other contacts and placements followed. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | No, due to the excellent nature of personal connections which were fostered by staff within the Department, and good advice provided by them. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Be willing to earn little for a few years, in order to gain the experience which will stand you in good stead, down the line. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Make connections; volunteer and get your self known... show dedication and professionalism, and paid work will follow. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Learned to drive earlier! |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Very well; as an academic, it provided excellent background training and skills. I am concerned present graduates do not have the fieldwork opportunities I enjoyed. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Affirmed job choice |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | No |
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