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The respondent to this survey is Michael who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | Prior to starting university I had completed 8 GCSE's and an Advanced GNVQ. |
| What was the name of your course? | Building Surveying BSc (Honours) |
| 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 in telesales and rail enquiries alongside my degree. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I found this work experience very useful when it came to finding a job, as it showed I was versatile and could adapt to varying situations. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Assistant Surveyor |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for carrying out surveys for my company's clients. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | The pay aspect of my job was the first thing that attracted me to the position, but I also enjoy the work itself which I feel is the most important thing. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | No response given. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I sent out my CV to various different companies and the organisation I work for now invited me for a formal interview. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | No response given. |
| 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 wanted to do after graduation, immediately after starting at university. I feel I left 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? | I found no difficulties in finding work after graduating. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | No response given. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | I would advise anyone applying for jobs at present to start applications as soon as possible. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Firstly, I would have worked harder on my degree and secondly, I would have made sure I started applications earlier and not left it until the last minute. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I feel my degree has prepared me very well for todays labour market. I find it very easy to apply what I learnt in my degree to the work I am doing at present. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Directed into career path |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe how you used the careers service. | No response given. |
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