A large proportion of female university students, including many with first time car insurance, would be unwilling to work in the motor industry upon graduation, according to a recent survey.
Autocar discovered that around 60% of female undergraduates had decided against taking jobs in the motoring sector. Just 3.5% declared their intention to give automotive work a try.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the young male survey respondents were far more willing to consider the option of full time employment in the motoring world. Less than 40% of the male students said that they weren't at all interested in motor trade jobs.
The Editor of Autocar said, "It is disappointing to learn that so few female students are considering a career in the motor industry.
"As we launch the 2011 Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award we really do want to encourage female university students to put pen to paper and enter. It's such a great opportunity."
Motoring enthusiasts, including student car insurance holders, from all over the UK will have the opportunity to enter the Autocar competition, which is designed to uncover, assist and develop a new wave of motoring talent.
The editor of the world's oldest car magazine pointed out that there are a variety of job types in the motoring world, many of which would be ideal for aspirational graduates.
Apart from the traditional vehicle manufacturing roles, there are jobs in first time car insurance sales, marketing and public relations.