Pre-interview introduction
We're glad you've agreed to be interviewed. I want to explain how this will work. We'll do about a
15-minute interview that will be tape recorded and transcribed.
In the interview, we want to understand how it look like when student work and go to university at
the same time. How does that effect on education?
Interview questions
Part One: Life story and experience
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How old are you?
Do you study currently?
What do you study?
What year you are?
Do you work at the moment?
Did you ever work during your education?
If yes what did you do?
Part two: The Practice Story
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Can you describe me your day at University?
o How many hours do you study?
o Do you study at home or in library?
Can you describe me your day at work?
o Is/was your job a part time or full time?
o How many hours do/did you work each weak?
o How long did it take you from the place you live to work?
What are your reasons to work during education?
How did you manage your university and work schedule?
How satisfied are/were you with your job?
How satisfied have you been with your university results before engaging
with part-time employment?
Part three: Reflections and lessons
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Generally, what do you think about part-time job during education?
Do you think your job affected your education?
o If yes, how?
Do you think your job helped at University?
o If yes, how?
Do you believe your part-time job might be benefit you with your career
and employability?
Do you think is essential for students to have a part time job while
studying in university full-time and why?
Post-interview Questions
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Thank you for your time! Do you have any questions that you would like to
ask of me?