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The respondent to this survey is Alex who is from a Black Caribbean background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | I had a Diploma in Banking and Financial Services |
| What was the name of your course? | Banking and Finance |
| 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 was part of the student crew involved in student talks, etc. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | No answer given |
| What is your status? | Seeking suitable employment or study |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | My current situation allows me a period of time for self-evaluation and planning |
| When did you start thinking about what you wanted to do after graduation? Thinking back did you leave enough time for this? | I had started thinking prior to my university course so that was plenty of time |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | There were no difficulties |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | No answer given |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | That it is all about how you present or market yourself, and to be confident |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | No, nothing differently |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | It has shown me a resolution of conflicts, especially within the ethnic/cultural diverse situation |
| 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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