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The respondent to this survey is Natalie who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | Prior to starting at university I had gained my GCSE's and a HNC. |
| What was the name of your course? | Building Surveying BSc (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 worked full time at Nottingham City Council alongside my part time course at the university. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I was already employed full time before graduating, therefore this work experience was of little use. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is the name of the organisation you are currently working for? | Nottingham County Council |
| What is your job title? | Building Control Officer |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for overseeing any building regulations. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I enjoy working in the office because I get to see my friends everyday and I get to know a lot of new information that I would not have gained, had I not been in the office. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | I feel there is too much administration work in my job sometimes. Some of it is necessary, but most of it seems like a waste of time. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I was invited to a formal interview for the post. |
| 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 wanted to do after graduation, years ago. I feel I had just enough time to make necessary 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 had no difficulties in finding work what so ever. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I wish I had known how much responsibility was involved in the job. Sometimes I welcome the challenge and other times it worries me. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | I would tell them to not be put off by the work involved. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I would have perhaps tried to gain more experience in the field prior to starting the degree. This way I could have applied experience to theory and so on. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I feel my degree has prepared me very well for the market. I dont think I could have done the job without the degree. |
| 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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