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The respondent to this survey is Kierra who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | A-levels |
| What was the name of your course? | Applied Social Studies BA (Honours) |
| While at university have you worked part-time? | No |
| 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? | I joined Hallam Volunteering and worked with young mums |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I found it very useful, especially given that I want to go into social work (perhaps in a childrens home) |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Resident Childcare Officer |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I wil be starting my job soon, so I don't yet know |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | No response given |
| What do you enjoy the least? | No response given |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | An application form and one interview |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | Yes I'd like to go into social work and go back to university in the future to train |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | Whilst I was doing my A-levels |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | I was looking for about three months. I found that everyone was asking for experience. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I wish I'd known that employers expect experience. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Hold out for something that you want to do - don't do something you do want to do. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | More work at university. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | It's enabled me to feel prepared, have discipline and given me the ability to work to deadlines. |
| 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. | Meeting with a careers adviser. |
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