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The respondent to this survey is Lesley who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | MRes |
| What was the name of your course? | Animal & Plant Sciences |
| 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? | In full or part time employment |
| What is the name of the organisation you are currently working for? | University of Birmingham |
| What is your job title? | Lecturer |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Teaching (undergrad and postgrad)
Research
PhD Tutor
International Students Tutor
Module leader |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | The variety ,I would have made sure that I contacted more people within my area so that I had contacts before applying. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Administration. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Standard application and interview. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | It is according to the plan. |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | I was thinking well before graduation. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | No problems finding work. I did have to do some consultancy work for a few months before getting the right post-doc for my interests. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | How important 'who you know' is. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Make sure you sell yourself without appearing arrogant. Think carefully about where you want to be in 5-10 years time so you get the best job (even if its temporary) to help with these long term plans. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I would have made sure that I contacted more people within my area so that I had contacts before applying. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | It is excellent for what I want to do, but if I had not chosen academia/research I don't think it would have been more advantageous than simply having my masters qualification. |
| 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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