Parents favour accountancy for children’s career
New research by Siemens has shown that accountancy, banking and finance are the third most popular careers that parents in the UK want for their children
Of the 1,500 parents surveyed by the automation company, 21% of fathers and 18% of mothers wanted their child to work in the roles, placing them just below engineering (21% and 27% respectively) and coding and computers (32% and 13%) as the most preferred.
Healthcare ranked fourth while IT was placed fifth.
Overall, parents tended toward STEM subjects, with some admitting that they were actively encouraging their child in a certain direction.
Mothers were more likely to involve their children in afterschool clubs and classes, the study showed, while fathers put more emphasis on certain subjects at school.
“The poll shows that parents want their kids to work hard and do a job they really enjoy”, said Brenda Yearsley, schools and education development manager at Siemens.
More than 80% of parents ranked happiness as being the most important factor in their child’s future career – more so than success. They also placed being kind, honest and hard-working above a good career, good promotion prospects and lucrative salaries.
None of the surveyed mothers wanted their child to have a career in sales, while only 1% of fathers voted for retail.
Healthcare ranked fourth while IT was placed fifth.
Overall, parents tended toward STEM subjects, with some admitting that they were actively encouraging their child in a certain direction.
Mothers were more likely to involve their children in afterschool clubs and classes, the study showed, while fathers put more emphasis on certain subjects at school.
“The poll shows that parents want their kids to work hard and do a job they really enjoy”, said Brenda Yearsley, schools and education development manager at Siemens.
More than 80% of parents ranked happiness as being the most important factor in their child’s future career – more so than success. They also placed being kind, honest and hard-working above a good career, good promotion prospects and lucrative salaries.
None of the surveyed mothers wanted their child to have a career in sales, while only 1% of fathers voted for retail.
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