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The respondent to this survey is Gareth who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 9 GCSEs, and 4 A Levels |
| What was the name of your course? | Accounting & Financial Mngmnt BA (Honours) |
| While at university have you worked part-time? | Yes |
| While at university have you performed any voluntary work? | No |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | No |
| Please give details of your experience? | I worked as a barman. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | The job gave me a certain amount of confidence when speaking to people |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is the name of the organisation you are currently working for? | Price Waterhouse Coopers |
| What is your job title? | Executive |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | In charge of various audits
Buddy to new joiners
Part of graduate recruitment |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | Meeting new clients, and understanding their business.
Reporting to clients our findings |
| What do you enjoy the least? | When times are hard, and information is not available |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I was recruited via a placement year arranged through SHU. For other recruitment, the firm holds a number of presentations and events at Sheffield University |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | Current situation will open doors to future career options. |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | My degree included a placement year, hence on application to companies in my second year I was making my choices. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | No, the placement year was excellent, and almost assured a job on graduation. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | Working for a year gave me an idea as to how much effort is required to succeed. I probably missed out on a first class degree as I did not appreciate this in my second year. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Apply as early as possible, but don't rush things. It is important to make sure your application is correct. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I would have worked harder in my second year to gain a first class degree. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | My degree was excellent, and gave me good foundation to complete my chartered accountancy exams. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Affirmed job choice |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe how you used the careers service. | The careers service was used to organise my placement year. |
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