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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. |

| 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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