HIGH-FLYING BRITS SEEK ASTRONAUT DREAM JOB
Most Britons would like to be an astronaut if they could choose their "dream job", according to HireScores.com.
Second most popular was becoming a doctor.
Some 69% of those polled said that being an astronaut would be the best job in the world, with 76% of those saying that they liked the idea of exploring space.
Slightly fewer (64%) thought that becoming a doctor would be their favourite choice, with half stating the ability to help people and "make a difference" as being its biggest draw.
More than six in ten (61%) said being a pilot would be their ideal job with over half, 52%, stating they thought the role was sexy, and a third saying that they liked the thought of the power.
Of those that didn't wish to be a pilot, 22% said it was because they had a fear of flying.
Being a professional sportsperson came in at number 4, with 58% of people opting for this choice.
Seven out of ten (72%) of male respondents said that they would want to be a football player, while 52% of women said that they would want to be a tennis player.
Top ten jobs people would most like:
1 Astronaut - 69%
2 Doctor - 64%
3 Pilot - 61%
4 Professional sports person - 58%
5 Singer - 54%
6 Actor/Actress - 53%
7 Journalist - 49%
8 TV Presenter - 46%
9 Fireman - 39%
10 Detective - 37%
When asked the question "what job would you consider to be the worst?" 63% said that they thought that being the Prime Minster would be their idea of a bad job. The greatest reason was the huge level of responsibility, with 43% stating this.
HireScores managing director Lisette Howlett said: "It's no surprise that being an astronaut is considered to be the best job in the world by Brits, as it encapsulates being a hero with many peoples' childhood fantasy, which is an ideal combination and truly a dream job."
Source: Recruitment today