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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? I did my GCSE's and A-Levels prior to starting at university.
What was the name of your course?Business Studies (inc. HR Mngmnt, Marketing or Operations Mngmnt) BA (Honours)
While at university have you worked part-time?Yes
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?No response given.
How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating?I found this work experience useful when it came to finding a job after university.
What is your status?In full or part time employment
What is your job title?Costing Administrator
What responsibilities do you hold?No response given.
What do you enjoy the most about this job?No response given.
What do you enjoy the least?Working in a temporary position is not ideal for me. I would prefer a full time permanent position.
What was involved in the recruitment process for this job?No response given.
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? I started thinking about what I was going to do after university, in my final year. I do not feel I left myself enough time to think about it.

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Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? I found no difficulties in finding work after graduation.
What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? I wish I had know what I wanted to do.
What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now?I would advise them to make sure they are applying for the right jobs for them.
Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details.I would have used the career service a lot more, they could have provided me with help in deciding what to do in the future and how to achieve those goals.
How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market?I feel it has helped me.
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 drop in sessions.

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