This statistic shows the results of a global survey among men and women in 2010 on their career objectives and priorities for 2011. 11 percent of women and 9 percent of men stated they intended to take a sabbatical or a leave of absence.
Which of the following would you consider career objectives or priorities for 2011?
Characteristic
Men
Women
Develop knowledge, skill set
57%
59%
Career planning
45%
44%
Flexible work arrangement
38%
41%
Involvement in networks
22%
19%
Involvement in mentoring program
18%
15%
Involvement in volunteering
14%
16%
Go back to school to further my education
11%
18%
Seek career guidance from professional outside of my company
*For this survey, 3,400 employed people in 29 countries were interviewed: 100 each in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The other countries surveyed are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, England and the United States.
The source does not provide details on the type of survey.
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Accenture. (March 7, 2011). Which of the following would you consider career objectives or priorities for 2011? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/278440/career-objectives-or-priorities-by-gender/
Accenture. "Which of the following would you consider career objectives or priorities for 2011?." Chart. March 7, 2011. Statista. Accessed December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/278440/career-objectives-or-priorities-by-gender/
Accenture. (2011). Which of the following would you consider career objectives or priorities for 2011?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/278440/career-objectives-or-priorities-by-gender/
Accenture. "Which of The following Would You Consider Career Objectives or Priorities for 2011?." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Mar 2011, https://www.statista.com/statistics/278440/career-objectives-or-priorities-by-gender/
Accenture, Which of the following would you consider career objectives or priorities for 2011? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/278440/career-objectives-or-priorities-by-gender/ (last visited December 24, 2024)
Which of the following would you consider career objectives or priorities for 2011? [Graph], Accenture, March 7, 2011. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/278440/career-objectives-or-priorities-by-gender/
