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The respondent to this survey is Sue who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | Prior to starting university I had completed my A-Levels. |
| What was the name of your course? | BSc Design Technology with QTS |
| 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? | As part of my course I completed a years work placement. |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | I feel this work experience was very useful indeed, when it came to finding work after graduation. |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Full-Time Teacher |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | I am responsible for teaching secondary school students, design skills. |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I love working with the children, it feels such an achievement when they are able to do something, due to your influence. |
| What do you enjoy the least? | There is a lack of discipline in the school, which can sometimes be a problem, but I think this is the case in most schools. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | I had to attend an interview at the school. |
| 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, about 7 years ago, so I had 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 have decided to move to the South of the country, as there seems to be a lack of teaching jobs in the north. |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | I wish I had known more about interview techniques, to help me in the application process. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | I would advise them to remain positive as employers look favourably upon this. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | I would have perhaps worked a little bit harder throughout my degree. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | I think my degree had prepared me fairly well for today's labour market. |
| 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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