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The respondent to this survey is Dipesm who is from a Indian background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | I had completed 3 A-levels and 9 GCSE's. |
| What was the name of your course? | Accounting BA (Honours) |
| While at university have you worked part-time? | No |
| While at university have you performed any voluntary work? | No |
| While at university have you undertake any work experience? | Yes |
| Please give details of your experience? | I had some work experince at Next. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | No response given. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is the name of the organisation you are currently working for? | Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| What is your job title? | Accounts Clerk |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for the updating and ammendments of the cashbook, sales ledger and purchase ledger. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I like the responsibility that my positon provides me with. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | I dislike the number of hours I have to work. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I attended a formal 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? | I have always known my plans for the future. |

| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | I didnt find any difficulties in finding work. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I wish I had known how important a work placement was for specific jobs. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Make sure you have the relevant experience being requested from the company. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I wouldn't have done anything differently. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I do not feel my degree has prepared me well at all. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Directed into career path |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | No |
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