A survey of 1,000 young people aged 16 to 21 years old revealed that more than two fifths, 45%, of mixed-race respondents, 50% of Asian respondents and 63% of Black respondents believed ethnicity may potentially impact a job application or interview.

The survey asked young people which factors they considered might have an impact on how successful they are when applying for or being interviewed for a job. It found that gender was also seen as an issue, with almost two fifths, 38%, of females surveyed believing it may affect a job application compared to only a quarter of males.