|
«Back
The respondent to this survey is Thomas 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? | Business Studies |
| 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 part-time for a debt collection agency. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Administrator |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for updating files |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I am enjoying the experience that I am gaining from a working environment. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | I would like to be busier and have a greater work load. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I had to attend an interview. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | No |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | In my final year, perhaps I could have left more time for this. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | I applied for loads of jobs. Not really. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | You won't get the first one you apply for. You need to spend time on each application. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Don't rush into anything. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I really regret not doing a work placement as part of my studies. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I think I am quite well prepared. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Undecided still |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe how you used the careers service. | I used the netWORK service to help look for part time work |
«Back
|
