‘When it comes to what employers are looking for, I don’t think I’m it for a lot of them’: class and capitals in, and after, higher educationFootnote^*

* This quote from Paul was selected during the full cohort analysis as a title for the piece as it usefully summarises the experience of many participants in the labour market after graduation.

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