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The respondent to this survey is Emma who is from a White British background.
| What qualifications did you hold prior to starting university? | 9 GCSE-s A - D
A level Business
GNVQ Advanced Health and Social Care |
| What was the name of your course? | Business & Technology 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? | Jewellers at Meadowhall |
| How useful did you find this work experience when it came to find a job after graduating? | Helped me understand the whole interview process and the meaning of money |
| What is your status? | In full or part time employment |
| What is your job title? | Quality and KPI Manager |
| What responsibilities do you hold? | Statistical Analysis |
| What do you enjoy the most about this job? | I love the flexibility in my job and also the fact that I'm the only female manager. |
| What was involved in the recruitment process for this job? | Job centre, first and second 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? | During my exams |
| Did you experience any difficulties when it came to finding work after graduation? If yes, please describe some of the problems you faced? | Yes, over qualified for certain role, and my age didn't help |
| What do you wish you had known before you started applying for jobs? | What my capabilities were. |
| What advice would you give to someone applying for jobs now? | Keep trying, and go to as many interviews as possible to get the experience. |
| Would you have done anything differently while at university to prepare for your career? Please give details. | Study, and revise more to give me better grades. |
| How do you feel your degree has prepared you for today's labour market? | It hasn't, i have a far too broad degree and not enough knowledge to undertake any particular role. |
| What impact did your course have on your career aspirations? | Undecided still |
| Did you make use of the careers service at university? | No |
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