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The respondent to this survey is Emma who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 9 GSCEs
3 A Levels |
| What was the name of your course? | Biomedical Science - BSc/Biomed |
| 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? | Vacation employment |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Good to add onto CV as was relevant to degree subject and asked about it in interviews |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Research |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | Flexibility and freedom to pursue research interests |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Poor salary |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Interview |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | No |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | During course |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | Not after doing further study |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Bad pay in Science |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Relevant work experience/summer job will help |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Year in industry placement may have opened up more jobs in industry |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Well, good time management, research skills |
| 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 |
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