What did American adults say about their careers in an NCDA/NOICC Gallup Survey?

Adults want quality career counseling and information
- 72% would seek more information on
- career options if starting over
- 80% (who sought it) found professional career counseling helpful
- 78% found career information available
- 53% see a need for more education or training to increase their earning power

Adults perceived a need for more education and training
- 48% of college graduates
- 66% of those with some college education
- 47% of high school graduates
- 41% of non high school graduates

What do adults expect to do for the next three years?
- 62% expect to stay with current employer
- 22% expect voluntary job changes
- 52% like their jobs and do not want to leave

Did adult consciously plan their career?
- 32% started present job or career following a plan
- 26% started present job or career by chance