Interesting figures from @ONS on young people’s career expectations this morning (ons.gov.uk/employmentandl…). While lots of young people may dream of working in media… (1/8) 
…The largest proportions work in sales and care, with the share of those working in care roles growing since 2011 (2/8)
This reflects a broader pattern of young people working in lower-paying occupations than their predecessors did at the same age, as the @resfoundation Intergenerational Commission uncovered: resolutionfoundation.org/advanced/a-new… (3/8)
Today’s 30 year olds earn less than those in their late teens expect to when they reach 30… (4/8)
…If these expectations are to be met, we’ll need a return of the cohort-on-cohort pay progress of old: today’s young adults earn similar amounts in their late-20s and early-30s to cohorts born 15 years before them when they were the same age (5/8)
As well as an interesting job, 16-21 year olds prioritise job security, perhaps driven by the rising prevalence of insecure employment (zero-hours contracts, low-skilled self-employment and agency working) for young workers: resolutionfoundation.org/advanced/a-new… (6/8)
Reflecting increased insecurity and risk, young people are less likely to take on the discretionary risk of moving jobs than their predecessors were, which has real implications for pay progression (7/8)
Ensuring young people’s career expectations are met means a new approach to reducing labour market risks and restarting career progression for the young. The Intergenerational Commission’s recommendations provide a blueprint for action: resolutionfoundation.org/advanced/a-new… (8/8)
