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The respondent to this survey is Caroline who is from a White British background.

What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? A - Levels English Literature B Chemistry C Biology C
What was the name of your course?Biomedical Sciences BSc (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?Studying
Do you feel you have a career plan?Yes
If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan?I am now doing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery to pursue my ambition of becoming a Dentist. I used my first degree to enter Dental School as a graduate.
When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? I knew I wanted to study Dentistry at the start of the course.

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Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? I didn't need to find a job after graduation because I had secured a place at Dental School in the September prior to it.
What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? I have not started applying for jobs yet.
What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now?Research your career carefully and try to gain work experience.
Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details.I would have undertaken more work experience at a Dental Surgery to prepare me for clinical experience.
How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market?I am more confident personally and academically.
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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