UK graduates unable to find work are actively seeking out opportunities teaching English abroad, according to a new survey.
According to the survey conducted by The TEFL Academy, over 30% of UK respondents had chosen to teach English abroad as a direct result of challenges in finding employment in their field of study.
“Finding out your degree is not worth the paper it’s printed on is hugely disappointing. After such a big investment of time and money, the reality of not being able to find a job in their field is forcing graduates to seek work elsewhere,” said Rhyan O’Sullivan, managing director at The TEFL Academy.
“But you don’t need to start from scratch,” he advised graduates.
