The graduate quiz
You're about to step from the comfort of university into the big bad world — with only debt, job interviews and nagging parents as companions.
Take our quiz to find out what kind of graduate you are and how best to survive. Questions by Sanya Burgess

1) Where did you spend most of your time at university?
In the library. You’ve got to arrive at half six in the morning if you want the best seat!
In the students' union bar. I can strawpedo a bottle of wine in five seconds
At my part-time job; I worked in a bar
Either at the gym or on my MacBook Air, watching The Apprentice
2) How do you feel about your loan?
What loan? Mummy and Daddy paid my fees, rent and living expenses – including my Jägerbombs
It’s an investment in my future. I got a lot out of my course, and with consistent hard work and a good job I should have it paid off within 20 years
When I’m running my own start-up I'll take a low salary so I can avoid the repayments for a while. Then, when I’m rolling in it, I’ll move to the Cayman Islands. Good luck, HMRC
I’ve not thought too much about it. I don’t have to pay it off until I find a job… right?
3) The concept of finding a job is…
Fine. I know I’ll do well in the interview but I am a bit worried about the application forms
A bit scary. I wish I knew what I wanted to do! I spent so much time revising I didn’t think about what would happen afterwards
A walk in the park - when you can play the nepotism card
Not relevant. I have the beginnings of a business plan and I’ve already been lurking on crowdcube.com to find funding
4) The idea of having to move back in with your parents is…
Fine. I get on with my parents and I can handle a temporary commute. There’s no way I can afford to rent
Out of the question. They’ve bought a place on the King’s Road as an investment, so I’ll just move in there. It’s right next to JuJu, which is a total bonus
Okay. It won’t be for long as I’ll soon be raking in the millions
Not necessary. I’ve got savings from working during university, so I can afford to rent if I flat-share
5) What is your social media presence like?
I don’t have much apart from a pretty bare LinkedIn page. I was too busy working to have a social life, let alone enough of one to put online
On point. My Facebook profile picture is Kitty, Hugo and I bolting jugs of Pimm's at Henley last year
There’s nothing mortifying on there but I guess it could do with a bit of a clean-up
My Instagram already has thousands of followers and will be a good platform to showcase my business
6) Would you consider doing a post-grad?
No, it’s a waste of time. I need to start networking and concentrating on my business
Definitely. I’m not sure what I want to do so at least I could keep improving my skills while trying to figure out what career is right for me
Sure, why not? I’d do it in something like creative advertising. I could be the next Don Draper, which would be handy seeing as Dad works for M&C Saatchi
Perhaps, but I think I’d rather get stuck into a career
7) What about becoming your own boss?
Just call me Richard Branson
I don’t really mind, as long as I earn a lot
I’d love to manage my own team, so perhaps one day
No, it’s too daunting - I’d need a lot more experience before I would consider that
8) How do you feel about having to dress smartly for work?
Darling, I always dress well
I hadn’t really thought about it
I’m going into full executive mode. Savile Row, here I come!
I’m a believer in dressing for the career you want, not the job you have
9) Would you ever consider having an in-office relationship?
No way, I’ll be too busy setting up my empire
As long as it’s not against company policy, then… sure!
Only if they are fit
No way, too risky!
10) What are you most looking forward to about getting a job?
The office party
Making it onto The Sunday Times Rich List
Carving out a successful career through hard work
Meeting new people and gaining life experience
How did you do?
Studious Sally
You’re all work and no play, and sometimes in life you have to relax a little. You worked incredibly hard at university, which means you’ll look great on applications, but finding success in the graduate world is also about social skills and learning when to take risks. Keep up the hard work, but make sure you go along to after-work drinks on a Friday too, to get to know your colleagues out of work and make some friends.
Gregarious Georgia
You’ve always made friends easily and as a result you have fantastic people skills, which are invaluable in the work place. You got a reasonable degree, but prospective employers might worry about your work ethic. Make sure you do your research on any roles you apply for, to show them you can take things seriously.
Entrepreneurial Evan
You’ve got motivation by the bucket-load, but raw ambition won’t take you all the way. If you’re serious about setting up your own business, roll up your sleeves and nail down a solid business plan – and have a back-up plan. It’s hard work becoming your own boss and it’s vital you take that seriously.
Pampered Percy
Some might say your parents have been supportive of you, others will say you’ve been spoilt. You’ve had an easy ride and little responsibility, but family connections will only get you so far. You need to get motivated to do something constructive with your life and to make the most of the chances that have come your way. Get a job -- any job -- and knuckle down.
1) Where did you spend most of your time at university?
2) How do you feel about your loan?
3) The concept of finding a job is…
4) The idea of having to move back in with your parents is…
5) What is your social media presence like?
6) Would you consider doing a post-grad?
7) What about becoming your own boss?
8) How do you feel about having to dress smartly for work?
9) Would you ever consider having an in-office relationship?
10) What are you most looking forward to about getting a job?