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The respondent to this survey is Jane who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | A levels (Sociology, Art, History of Art, General Studies grades AAAA)
AS level Mathematics grade E
BTEC Foundation Studies in Art & Design grade Distinction |
| What was the name of your course? | Architecture - BADip/Arch |
| 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? | Yes |
| Please give details of your experience? | Worked part time as a life model at local museum to earn some pocket money. Did a week of unpaid work experience during 1st year at Architectural model making company to improve model making skills. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Not useful at all. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Architectural Assistant |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | not many - training to be an architect therefore I do menial tasks for others |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | design work; challenging work, when it comes along |
| What do you enjoy the least? | being so low in the hierarchy; monotony; lack of autonomy |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I sent in my CV speculatively, I had an interview and they offered me the job |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | It is work experience before I return to university to do my diploma in Architecture and complete my training. |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | Architecture was my chosen degree - it was obvious where I would go on to. I couldn't be bothered to change my mind - it's easy to follow the prescribed path. I am glad I took this route, it's nice to know where you are going. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | Nothing. I was very well prepared by Sheffield University for the job application process. CV workshops; interview techniques etc. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Nothing. I was very well prepared by Sheffield University for the job application process. CV workshops; interview techniques etc. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | In Architecture: A simple, graphic CV with a few fantastic images - don't be afraid to use the best ones, you can put them in your portfolio as well. Information laid out clearly, don't be too fancy but be a little imaginative so they will remember you. Put all important information on the front page. Send CV to as many practices as possible - to save effort call them all up beforehand to see if they have any vacancies. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | i would have worried less, I worried a lot and it was unnecessary. I would have got my applications in during June, rather than September |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Very well |
| 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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