Figure 5: Young people's career preferences have not changed dramatically over time

Proportion of 16-21 year olds who said each characteristic is 'very important'

Years represent year of response to the survey. Based on young people aged 16-21 who responded to at least one wave of the young adult survey where the career characteristics data was collected. Estimates represent the proportion of those with valid responses each year who said each characteristic is 'very important'. Those who responded 'don't know' to any characteristic are omitted.
Chart: NFERSource: UKHLS and BHPS surveysCreated with Datawrapper