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The respondent to this survey is Greg who is from a Information refused background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | Prior to starting at university I completed my GCSE's, A-Levels and a HND. |
| What was the name of your course? | Building Studies HND |
| 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 doing building work. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I continued the job I was doing part-time, after graduation. Therefore, I feel it helped hugely. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Head Builder/Foreman |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for managing the staff and also for setting and managing organisational budgets. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I enjoy the work iteslf and I am lucky with the income it provides me with aswell. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | I enjoy every aspect of my job. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | The company is a family run business, therefore I got the job through family contacts. |
| Do you feel you have a career plan? | Yes |
| If so, how does your current situation fit into this plan? | I am happy in my role at present, however, my ultimate goal is to help the business progress and grow. |
| 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 do on completion of my degree, before my course started. |
| 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 experience any difficulties in finding work after graduation. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I did not apply for any jobs, therefore I am unable to answer this question. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | I would advise anyone applying for jobs at present to get some experience, as that counts more than a qualification. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | No response given. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I feel my degree has prepared me a little for todays labour market, but without the experience, the knowledge that I gained would have been of little use. |
| 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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