Forget footballers ñ construction workers top the list of Britainís most eligible bachelors.
According to new research from CareerStructure.com, the new careers website for professionals in the building sector, surveyors top the list of ideal careers for a boyfriend. Forty-three per cent of British females cited these professionals as top of their wish list, due to the fact that theyíre seen as strong and great at fixing things around the house.
It seems British women also have designs on architects, due to the fact that they believe these professionals are affluent, have prospects and could design a great house to live in. Thirty six per cent of women would like an architect as a long-term partner.
Says Mike Convey, website director for CareerStrucuture.com: ìWeíre a nation obsessed with property and home improvements, and it seems that this is now influencing womenís choice of partner. Architects and surveyors are seen as a good catch as not only can they offer financial comfort, but their skills and expertise are viewed as perfect for helping to create that vision of a ëdreamí home life.î
Those working in financial services are also seen as a good catch. More than one in ten women would like to date an accountant who could curb their spending and stop them going into the red.
Whilst British women may like more exciting characters for a fling, it seems that men who can bring an element of security into their lives make the grade for a longer-term partner. More than one in ten women list a police officer as their top eligible bachelor due to the fact they can keep the peace and offer protection.
However, itís bad news for men involved in spin. Politicians scored lowest on the list of eligible bachelors, with just 4 per cent of women saying this profession sounds appealing. Most were put off by the fact that they would always have a spiel, toe the party line and were seen as dishonest. Similarly, men in advertising also have little to brag about, with only 5 per cent of women naming them as a catch due to feeling defensive about their persuasive powers.
