Exploring Careers and Job Trends

What percentage of the UK workforce was employed in the service sector as of 2022?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

Which of the following is a popular career choice among teenagers in the UK?

• Farming

• Software Development

• Mining

• Textile Manufacturing

What is the minimum age for starting an apprenticeship in the UK?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 21

Which skill is most valued by employers in the UK according to recent surveys?

• Typing Speed

• Teamwork

• Drawing

• Singing

What is the average starting salary for a graduate in the UK as of 2023?

• £18,000

• £24,000

• £30,000

• £36,000

Which of the following is a common education pathway for a career in engineering in the UK?

• GCSEs, A-Levels, University Degree

• GCSEs, BTEC, Apprenticeship

• GCSEs, NVQ, Work Experience

• GCSEs, A-Levels, Work Experience

How has technology impacted jobs in the UK?

• Decreased the need for skilled workers

• Increased remote working opportunities

• Reduced the number of jobs available

• Made all jobs obsolete

What is the unemployment rate in the UK as of 2023?

• 3.5%

• 4.5%

• 5.5%

• 6.5%

Which of the following is a benefit of undertaking an apprenticeship in the UK?

• No need for any formal education

• Earning while learning

• Guaranteed job for life

• No exams

What is the most common degree subject for students in the UK?

• History

• Business

• Computer Science

• Psychology