A little bit of encouragement can help people a lot. If nothing else, a bit of optimism from an adult can serve as an ____________ to the constant criticism of teenagers in the press.

What is the writer's _________ to the changing job market?

My guidance counsellors were horrified at my plans to become a writer. I'm glad I didn't change my plans to suit them. Even so, their faith in rigid __________

Many young people are very aware of the pitfalls of the flexible workplace; they understand that _____________, downsizing and freelancing are all part of modern working life

But the world has changed. The global economy is not kind to yesterday's __________ and dependable worker.

A job for life is not in their vocabulary; neither is _____________ but secure job that is boring but pays the bills.

But the world has changed. The _________ economy is not kind to yesterday's diligent and dependable worker.

Many young people are very aware of the pitfalls of the ____________ workplace; they understand that redundancy, downsizing and freelancing are all part of modern working life

Most girls seemed _____________ to avoid traditionally female careers such as nursing

The future belongs to quick-thinking people. This means that a 14-year-old who sees her working future as a kind of adventure, to be made up as she goes along is not necessarily being ______________.

Today's 14 and 15-year-olds are ____________. They are optimistic about their prospects

_____________, up-to-date information on new jobs and qualifications can help guidance counsellors to help their students.

Many young people are very aware of the pitfalls of the flexible workplace; they understand that redundancy, _____________ and freelancing are all part of modern working life