Year 7 Pupils' Views of the Future

Table 1

List of occupational preferences.

Occupational preference	No.
Performing arts (singer/dancer/actor)	72
Professional sport player	49
Teacher	33
Vet	31
Lawyer/barrister	28
Doctor/surgeon	22
Police	23
Animal care	17
Fashion design	15
IT	13
Hairdresser	13
Engineer	10
Armed forces	10
Accountant	10
Artist	9
Chef	9
Personal trainer/Sport coach	9
Child care	7
Nurse	7
Scientist	7
Author	6
Bank manager/Banker	4
Beautician	4
Journalist	4
Pilot	4
Air hostess	3
Archaeologist	3
Architect	3
Interior designer	3
Midwife	3
Zoologist	3
Chemist	2
Fireman	2
Government advisor/Agent	2
Mechanic	2
Photographer	2
Advertising	1
Air traffic control operator	1
Astronaut	1
Business marketing	1
Businessman	1
Child psychologist	1
Conservationist	1
Counsellor	1
Dress Maker	1
Driving instructor	1
Editor	1
Explorer	1
Film director	1
Joiner	1
Lifeguard	1
Marine biologist	1
News broadcaster	1
Paleontologist	1
Physiotherapist	1
Plumber	1
Politician	1
Restaurant owner	1
Shop assistant	1
Stockbroker	1
Stuntman	1
Zoo keeper	1
Builder	1
Farmer	1
Upholsterer	1
Not sure	62
	610