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10:00am Wednesday 23rd December 2009 in
WHEN family and friends sit down to enjoy Christmas dinner across the South West this year, what topics will guide the traditional festive banter?
In a new survey, 21% of respondents say jobs and careers will be the main talking point, just behind New Year resolutions (22%) and the quality of the turkey (29%). The survey by the Careers Advice Service (CAS), part of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), shows that one in six people in the South-West are worried about their jobs this Christmas.
And nearly a third (31%) would take advantage of professional careers advice if they could. As a result, CAS is reminding people that independent insight and help is available at any time of year. John Tempest, Director of Skills for Life at the LSC South-West, said: “We know that people are concerned about their job and careers at Christmas. It can help to talk to an independent person to get a fresh perspective on your career and the Careers Advice Service advisers are available seven days a week to do just that.”
Further survey findings show that 51% of people in the South-West are considering a career change but have put their plans on hold until next year - despite Christmas being a key time to start planning for the future. Nearly a quarter of respondents (23%) said they would most like to receive advice on their careers at the moment and 49% would consider training or getting a new qualification to secure their career goal. CAS provides free, impartial and confidential advice for those interested in learning new skills, finding courses or getting started in a new career. The service is open seven days a week from 8am-10pm.
To speak to an adviser, call 0845-8505070 or click on the Related Link on this page.
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