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The respondent to this survey is Helen Jane who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 10 GCSE's: 1 A*, 6 A's (inc. Maths, French & English) and 3 B's
4 A Levels: Chemistry B
Physics B
Italian B
General Studies B |
| What was the name of your course? | Chemistry with Study in Europe |
| 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? | As an undergraduate I worked a couple of times as a Student Ambassador on the university's Early Outreach Programme for local school children.
During my Masters I worked part-time in the Modern Languages Teaching Centre as a receptionist/librarian.
I volunteered as a member of Student Reception: giving prospective students tours of the Students Union and speaking at conferences on higher education in local colleges.
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| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I think that one of the key skills I gained and improved in all these roles was teamwork and this is something most employers request. I also improved my communication competence with children and with students from other cultures. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Sales & Marketing Assistant |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Maintaining sales relationships with a number of Italian customers.
Managing production of marketing materials and company attendence at industry exhibitions.
Following up new sales leads in Europe and the rest of the world.
I project managed the redesign of the company website and am now responsible for maintaining it.
Covering for sales administrator: arranging domestic and export despatch of orders. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I enjoy the fact I use my Chemistry background with my language and cultural skills.
I like having responsibility for marketing projects especially enjoy the satisfaction of successful completion. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | As one of the lowest level staff in the company I am often delegated tedious work which my colleagues do not have time to do. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Sending CV then attending a first and second interview. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | No |
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