Young Britons say they face career barriers
ABOUT 80 per cent of young adults in Britain believe they face barriers to the career they want to pursue, according to a survey out today.
Around one in five 16 to 22-year-olds sees the lack of opportunities due to the recession as the biggest hurdle, with 10 per cent blaming their failure to achieve the right grades.
Research also underlined a need for targeted work experience. Although 81 per cent have had an occupational placement, 44 per cent feel it was not relevant to their future career.
Legal firm Allen & Overy questioned 1,003 Britons aged between 16 and 22 about their plans. They found that 16 per cent cited a lack of work experience as a barrier to their ideal job.