85% in sales jobs would go back to uni

A recent survey suggests up to 85 per cent of graduates in sales jobs would return to university this autumn if they were able to, a source says.

The survey by Monster finds nearly half say they would take another course as they do not feel like they are learning at their job, Onrec.com reports.

Claiming employees who do not feel motivated and challenged may leave their company, managing director for the firm Julian Acquari says it is "important" for employers to consider development such as sales training for their staff.

He says: "In-house and external training schemes can prove a good investment for companies, so that workers feel up-to-date and in touch with what is going on in the business world."

Fewer than one-sixth of respondents would refuse the opportunity of returning to university, citing they enjoy their job as it is.

Mr Acquari emphasises the importance of pushing workers such as those in sales jobs to make sure they do not feel de-motivated or bored.

Earlier this month, a learning and development advisor at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Martyn Sloman described training as essential if a firm wants to compete effectively.

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Filed: 24-09-2008