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The respondent to this survey is Toby who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 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? | Yes |
| While at university have you performed any voluntary work? | Yes |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | No |
| Please give details of your experience? | I worked at Flares on Carver Street in Sheffield town centre for a year (my 2nd year at uni), and I participated in RAG events |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Not very useful, although it did open my eyes to the leisure industry as a possible career, and I think it may be something I may look into further later on in life |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Admin assistant |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | In charge of all admin activity within the firm, and research for and the drafting of some press releases |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | Doing the invoices at the end of each month |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Lack of mental stimulation |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | An 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? | When I started uni I was already thinking about what I wanted to do. I don't feel this was 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? | Lots of job applications - lack of interviews. Took me 6 months before I received a job offer |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | What jobs entail |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Thoroughly research the position. Possibly even phone up and ask to speak to someone who is currently doing the job, to find out honestly what it will be like. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Yes, applied for more graduate recruitment positions in big companies.
Possibly considered an unpaid summer working in an office to try to gain experience |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | Fairly well. I think as the service sector is increasing rapidly my degree will have stood me in good stead. |
| 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 |
| If yes, please describe how you used the careers service. | Went on website and signed up for relevant emails related to my career path |
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