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The respondent to this survey is Helen who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | A Level Business Studies
A Level English Language/Literature |
| What was the name of your course? | BA Women's Studies |
| 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? | Worked part-time in university for 2 years and full-time in present occupation for 3 years. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Kept with the same job on graduating |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Office Manager |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Managing an office for a firm of independent financial advisors |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | The challenge of ensuring the systems work correctly |
| What do you enjoy the least? | The frustrations of people trying to work outside the systems |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I approached the managing director and told him I was suitable to help him build a new company, and luckily he agreed! |
| 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? | Already doing it |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Be confident, research the company you wish to work for, dress smartly |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Helped develop confidence. Willing to throw out ideas and debate courses of action at meetings |
| 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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