The benefits of being "well-rounded"

The job market is becoming increasingly more competitive, especially for young people looking to get a foot in the door of their chosen career. New research by expedition experts, World Challenge, which looked at 500 UK small and medium-sized enterprises, found that young people who took part in extra-curricular activities, such as volunteering and team sports, were likely to be more successful in gaining employment. As well as making applications stand-out, extra-curricular activities also demonstrated transferable skills such as team-working.