Children as young as eight understand the value of work experience

According to the latest survey carried out by Marks & Spencer Money, children as young as eight years old are willing to search for paid jobs as they feel it will help their future career.

HR Magazine reports on the M&S Work and Money Survey, which reveal that 3 in 4 of youngsters aged from eight to thirteen, would like to find a part-time job before they reach 18.
25% of them regularly carries out chores around the home to earn pocket money, with four in ten feeling that work experience gained at a young age will help them secure a good job later on.

The Press Association also reports that more than 50% of youngsters in the UK aged 16 to 18-year-olds have tried to find a part-time job in the past six months, with earnings averaging  £74.20 monthly.
M&S Money's head of marketing, Amanda Newman, said that she was happy to see that teenagers were considering developing their professional skills.

"We are impressed to see that 80% of today's teens are keen to earn their own money and get a part-time job before they turn 18 years old," she said to HR Magazine.
"While focus on academic success is important, a part-time job can teach young people important life skills such as how to conduct themselves in a professional environment, a sense of responsibility and how to manage their own money," she added.