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The respondent to this survey is Lisa who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 3 A-Levels Maths, French, Chemistry and 9 G.C.S.E's |
| What was the name of your course? | Chemical Engineering with a Modern Language - MEng/CheML |
| 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? | Worked for The AA and as a lifeguard for Haven in France.
Voluntary work as a helper for a Brownie pack and worked in a charity shop. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I think it made my C.V stand out from others and gave me something to talk about at interviews. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Graduate Process Engineer |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Issuing equipment data sheets.
Performing heat and material balances. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | It can be challenging and the salary is good. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | The culture of the business is very rigid and you are expected to work long hours.
I don't have much interaction with other people. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Application form, assessment centre day. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | I attend to get some experience here and then move to a less technical and more people based role. |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | I started applying early in my last year, but I didn't know what i wanted to do. I applied to a variety of different companies in different industries. I should have researched more about the roles of each job rather than just apply for everything. |
| 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 managed to get a job before I left university |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | To not rush into accepting a job that wasn't right. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Think carefully about what you want to do and don't rush into accepting a job if you are unsure. Do lots of research and try to speak to unbiased people who are already doing the job. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Maybe tried to get some relevant experience during the summer vacation. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I don't think any degree can really prepare you for the labour market. I believe it just demonstrates that you are capable of learning up to a certain level. |
| 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. | Looked for vacancies on their website. Used their resources to read up on employers. |
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