Why middle class kids get the best jobs - BBC Stories
Elvis, from Dagenham, is a working class lad who had his sights set on becoming a trader in the City. During his time at Birmingham University, Elvis got a 2:1 in political economy, becoming the first member of his family to get a degree. His mother, who used to clean the Morgan Stanley offices, wanted her son to get a job there. But despite doing well at university he discovered that many top companies look for candidates with a certain "polish". According to research by the London School of Economics, if you’re a working class graduate with a first class degree you’re less likely to land an elite job than a middle class graduate with a 2:2. And even if you do succeed in getting the position, you'll earn on average 16% less than your middle class counterparts. Why? Amol Rajan, BBC Media Editor, investigates.
Watch the full doc on iPlayer (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000772n
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We are BBC Stories, a group of journalists making films, long and short, with the younger audience (18-24) in mind. The idea is to tackle issues which concern and impact this group of people. So think about anything from race and identity to mental health, money and much more.
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Watch the full doc on iPlayer (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000772n
#unversity #workingclass #career
We are BBC Stories, a group of journalists making films, long and short, with the younger audience (18-24) in mind. The idea is to tackle issues which concern and impact this group of people. So think about anything from race and identity to mental health, money and much more.
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