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The respondent to this survey is Claire who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | GCSEs
A-levels |
| 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? | No |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | No |
| What is your status? | Studying |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | I want to progress up the Human Resources ladder. I am in a HR Assistant role working towards CIPD qualification. |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | Before university...yes! |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | No. I found employment very quickly |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I wish that I had known more about interview techniques. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Advice regarding interview techniques, about having a plan to focus on what you want to do |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I may have done a year in industry. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Very well. Having graduated, in hind sight I may have done a year in industry before graduating |
| 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. | Various booklets and literature on different companies and job availability |
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