Britain’s Untouched Talent: 39% of UK adults have an entrepreneurial spirit, but don’t know how to use it
LONDON, UK – 17 November, 2022 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd: Over half of Brits find the process of hunting and applying for jobs overwhelming (53%), with 30% having given up in the process as they found it too difficult to navigate. Despite the hurdles, over a third (35%) are still desperate to find employment in their chosen career field.
Research by Samsung UK, reveals that nearly 4 in 10 (39%) of respondents don’t know where to start when it comes to looking for work, with the same amount of people saying they have an ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ but don’t know how to apply it.
When asked what they think is holding them back from seeking out career success, a third of those surveyed said the lack of job-hunting resources such as access to a computer or the internet, whilst 27% cite a lack of experience and 23% don’t know how to craft important interview documents.
The survey also found that socio-economic factors are having an impact, with one in four believing they were overlooked for the jobs they wanted because of their societal status, and 44% feeling like they must work harder than others to reach their career goals.
Of those who are employed, more than half (54%) have accepted whatever job they can get rather than pursuing their chosen career and 42% aspire to change the direction of their career but worry they don’t have the right skills to do so.
The top factors that would motivate adults to go for the job they want:
- 32% wish they had more confidence
- 29% wish they knew how to craft important interview documents
- 24% wished they had the right tech/internet.
With adults in search of much needed career advice, Samsung partners with Toni Tone to ignite confidence into the nation and inspire them to stay motivated. the tools for success. From managing your calendar to multi-tasking on the move with the Z Fold4, Toni shares her tips and tools for success.
Toni Tone said: “For me, the key to success is in the planning. Do your research, make notes, plan effectively – without my calendar alerts on my smartphone I wouldn’t be able to run my business. As long as you stay on top of the preparation and have that fire in your belly to keep going and, the rest will follow.”
Toni hosted a masterclass with Samsung and charity Dress For Success Greater London, where she shared her top tips for getting the career you want including how to stay motivated and prepare for success. The workshop armed the next generation of entrepreneurs with the best resources, including wider advice on how to access Samsung tech and interview clothing.
What’s more, Toni will be sharing exclusive hacks on the Samsung KX website – head here to find out more.
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