This statistic shows the attitudes towards career progression in the United Kingdom in 2014. Among employed professionals, 56 percent reported constantly seeking out opportunities to learn new things and develop skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Practical experience is worth more on a CV than qualifications, accreditations or certifications
63%
I’m constantly seeking out opportunities to learn new things and develop my skills
56%
I know exactly where I want my career to be in five years’ time, and how I’m going to get there
40%
If my employer doesn’t offer me progression within an acceptable timeframe, I’d prefer to move on rather than wait longer than I want to
26%
When I take part in personal development, the ability to add value to my CV is more important than the knowledge or skills I acquire
13%
My development isn’t my responsibility, it’s something my employer should lead
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YouGov. (May 8, 2014). To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 17, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/315871/attitudes-towards-career-progression-uk/
YouGov. "To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?." Chart. May 8, 2014. Statista. Accessed November 17, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/315871/attitudes-towards-career-progression-uk/
YouGov. (2014). To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 17, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/315871/attitudes-towards-career-progression-uk/
YouGov. "To What Extent Do You Agree or Disagree with The following Statements?." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 May 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/315871/attitudes-towards-career-progression-uk/
YouGov, To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/315871/attitudes-towards-career-progression-uk/ (last visited November 17, 2024)
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? [Graph], YouGov, May 8, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/315871/attitudes-towards-career-progression-uk/
