Research - Individual Winner Plymouth College of Art & Design
The project entitled 'What Employers Want: the Creative Industries' was led by Linzi Price, Head of Careers at Plymouth College of Art & Design.	Deirdre Hughes and Linzi Price
The research was undertaken to assess what employers within the Art & Design industry are looking for in their selection and recruitment procedures, and whether this is different to the requirements in other occupations. The methodology involved gathering both quantitative and qualitative data via the use of a questionnaire to employers in the creative industry. Questions asked included 'How do you usually recruit?' and 'What makes a good CV?' From the results of the research of the investigation, changes to practice in information, advice and guidance were developed including the production of an information booklet.
Highly Commended Michael J Hill
'Responding to the Challenges of the Global Market; Ensuring Careers Education and Guidance is Relevant to the Demands of the Twenty First Century' was originally conceived by Michael J Hill to help advisers discussing educational progression with students in schools and colleges.	Michael Hill
Hill considers there to be a lack of information or knowledge available that takes into account the major challenges that will affect young people in the new century. Further work needs to be done for careers guidance practitioners to respond sufficiently to technological developments to challenge and broaden young people's perceptions.
Highly Commended Celso Fernandez-Lopez
This research paper 'Career Transitions in the Sex Industry; a dissertation focusing on former gay male sex workers in the South East of England' considers career progression following the undertaking of work in the sex industry.	Celso Fernandez-Lopez
The paper focuses on former gay male sex-workers in the South East of England, specifically collecting data about escorts, who provide high priced sexual services. Fernandez-Lopez's aim was to critically evaluate the reasons for the career transitions and thus increase the understanding of this change and its context, to give perspective and awareness of career changes in this industry. Full details of these projects can be found in the National Career Awards Winners booklet, distributed free of charge to ICG members.