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The respondent to this survey is Rachel who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | A level Biology - B
A level Chemistry - B
A level Maths - B
A level General Studies - B
10 GCSES A*-B |
| What was the name of your course? | Anatomy & Cell Biology |
| 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? | No |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Lecturer in Biology |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Teaching of AS/A2 Biology and Level 2 Biology Access to HE courses |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | Working with the students. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Very tiring and time consuming. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Needed to complete teacher training and have teaching experience at A-level. Application followed by formal interview and presentation to interviewing team, teaching session with students. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | Just got on track! Have worked 2 years in other education sectors/p/t to secure this position |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | In my final year. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | Yes, in my desired area as there is a shortage of jobs which are dominated by teachers that are more experienced. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | How difficult it can be to secure a full time job in FE! |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Look early and learn to sell yourself, apply for a large number of jobs, take note of the feedback you get from interviews. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | No, I wouldn't. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | In terms of teaching, it is quite good. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Undecided still |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | No |
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