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The respondent to this survey is Ian who is from a White British background.

What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? I completed my A-Levels prior to starting at university.
What was the name of your course?BSc Science with Education
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?No
What is your status?In full or part time employment
What is the name of the organisation you are currently working for?Barnsley MBC
What is your job title?Teacher
What responsibilities do you hold?No response given.
What do you enjoy the most about this job?I enjoy the contact my job provides me with young people.
What do you enjoy the least?There is nothing about the job that I dislike.
What was involved in the recruitment process for this job?I had to attend a formal interview.
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, 5 years ago. I feel I left plenty of time to think about this.

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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 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 them to not rush the application process, as it is by doing this that you are likely to lose out on the best jobs.
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?My course is a requirement for entering into teaching, therefore I feel it has prepared me very well.
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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