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The respondent to this survey is Sam who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | Prior to starting at university I had completed some GNVQ's. |
| What was the name of your course? | Business Property Mngmnt 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 at the students union, doing bar work. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | The job provided me with some work experience, but I don't think it was particularly useful when attempting to find a job after graduating. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Graduate Surveyor |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for the overseeing and updating of the company's property portfolio. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | The money aspect of the job, is the best part of the job. However, the job itself is just as enjoyable. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | Most mornings I start work pretty early, this is the least enjoyable part of the job. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Before I was offered the job I had to attend two formal interviews. |
| 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, six months beforehand. I think I left myself plenty of time to prepare for this. |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | I didn't really experience any difficulties in finding work after graduation. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I wish I had known that it was better to start applying earlier. If I was to go through the process again, I would have started earlier in my final year. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | I would advise them to start applying for jobs earlier, as some organisations have deadlines for applications. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I wouldn't have done anything differently while at university. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I feel my degree has prepared me at a satisfactory level for the labour market today. I feel experience is the key part for preparation. |
| 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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