New Findings From The Annual Adecco Survey Of School Children Living In Malaysia.
Survey shows that being an Actor/Actress tops career choice, followed closely by becoming a Teacher, Doctor and Model.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, Adecco Malaysia, a subsidiary of the world's largest HR organisation, has surveyed children across Malaysia to learn more about their career aspirations and thoughts about the future. Each year, the results reveal interesting viewpoints from Malaysia's workforce of the future -- responses that are often both poignant and amusing.
The 2nd annual "Adecco Children's Career Survey of Malaysia" has revealed that becoming an Actor/ Actress is the new top career choice amongst the 7-14 year olds surveyed. In the same survey from twelve months ago, being a 'Doctor' was the top choice. The findings also revealed that 88% of the children surveyed believe that it is more important to "spend time with family" than in making "lots of money".
The eagerly anticipated survey, conducted by Adecco Malaysia, asked children aged between 7-14 years, a number of questions that include:
12% of the children surveyed stated that they want to become an Actor/ Actress when they grow up, clearly interested in making a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. Those surveyed had monthly salary expectations ranging from RM100 to RM1,000,000.
Becoming a teacher has previously featured prominently -- and was again popular with 11% of those surveyed wanting to pursue a career in teaching.
The results of this survey revealed interesting career choices. One 10 year old boy inspired to be a secret agent/spy whilst another boy of the same age aspired to be a chocolate maker. Other interesting jobs aspirations included being a tour guide, fashion designer and a TV host. Monthly salary expectations ranged from RM100 as a chef to RM 1,000,000 as an actress.
The Top Five "What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up" Jobs, as identified in the survey, are:
Other career choices that demonstrated that our children continue to think of others, and to provide support where possible, including becoming police officers, nurses and judges.
The survey also delves into what children feel is the "best/coolest job" in the world -- even though this may not be the job that they would choose to do themselves. The results revealed that children felt that being a singer, artist or games maker were the coolest jobs.
Other "cool" jobs included being an ice-cream taster, hair stylist and hotel manager. One 13-year-old girl aspires to be the next Prime Minister of Malaysia.
In as much as becoming The Prime Minister of Malaysia may not be the job for everyone, the majority of children surveyed had firm ideas for what they would do in this role during their first few days "in office". When asked what the first "three things they would do" if they became the Prime Minister of Malaysia are -- the answers were thoughtful, interesting and often adventurous. Some of the responses included:
There were many responses from the children about providing assistance, support and housing for elderly people as well as helping the lesser fortunate. Clearly an important task for any Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Each year the survey also asks children about their thoughts around family and money. The question, "What is more important -- to make lots of money or to spend time with your family?" revealed that 88% of the children would prefer to spend time with their families versus making money. Some of the reasons being:
For the question "What is the best/most enjoyable thing to do in Malaysia over the weekend?", there was a world of answers to choose from. The children surveyed will certainly be busy in 2014, enjoying activities such as:
For the second time, the survey also asked the young respondents "Which country they would choose to live in -- if they could live anywhere". Some of the top locations were America, Australia and London. Some of the children also selected Brazil and New Zealand. However, the majority of the children selected Malaysia.
Alma Othman, General Manager, Adecco Malaysia commented,"There are some really interesting answers from the kids that Adecco surveyed across Malaysia. Not only are they thoughtful, but also to secure a diverse range of interesting jobs and careers."
