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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? | 3 A levels
1 AS level
10 GCSE's |
| What was the name of your course? | Accounting & Financial 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? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Financial Accountant |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Preparation of budgets and management accounts for all central service departments. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | The challenge. I have recently moved into this position from an accountancy practice. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Don't know yet! |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | A recruitment consultant rang me with details of the position. I had two interviews, and a financial test during the second interview. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | Very well. This is my first position as an accountant in industry which is where I want to be, i.e. to progress within a large company. |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | All the way through university. I started looking at potential employers in my first semester of my final year. Yes, I did leave enough time. |
| 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 had a job offer in my first semester of my final year which I accepted. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Nothing. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Start early. Talk to people doing what you want to do, and think about your future ambitions. Plan well for interviews! |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Read more newspapers and kept up to date with current affairs. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Fairly well, but I don't think education can always prepare you for a 'business' career. Experience is more valuable. |
| 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. | Looking through leaflets on jobs and finding out about employers. |
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