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...ock tests and CV checking carried out non interactively, without a face to face conversation A: I would not be adverse to CV checking but obviously it is not as good as a face to face CV check and there are significant overheads when doing such tasks on a computer. The same issues as above apply to mock tests. Q: How would you feel about putting entries into student's calendars A: I do not mind but because I have so many other tasks it would be better to post the majority of events at the beginning of term. The systems usefulness diminishes as the academic year comes to an end. The system should be simple and easy to use. Q: What types of email do you send? A: Sending emails is actually part of my job. Generally I just forward on emails that other members of staff would like distributed to all the students in the department. Q: How much of your day is based on disseminating emails to IS dept students and staff? A: About ten minutes daily, but it varies slightly. Q: Is there a judgment you make on suitability A: Not really, I usually just forward on whatever needs to be forwarded. Q: What lists and groups do you make judgments on A: Generally emails will belong to one of three groups. Postgrad, Msc. Or Staff. Certain emails need to be sent to all. Q: Do you apply any of these rules in your email client A: Not really. Just forward on as instructed. Q: What common problems do you have with distributing email? A: No real problems. The systems works...