Band 8+: The charts below show the qualifications of staff in an advertising company in 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrate the qualifications of staff within an advertising company in 1990 and 2010.

Overall, while the proportion of employees with a First Degree decreased noticeably over time, the reverse was true for PhD holders. The percentage of workers with a Master’s Degree remained relatively stable during the period, showing a little change. The share of PhD-Science Degree holders showed the most significant change in 2010.

Starting at 35% (Science-20%, Art-15%) in 1990, the proportion of staff with a First Degree dropped significantly to 13% (Science-11%, Art-2%) by 2010. The share of workers with a PhD started at 15% (Science-13%, Art-2%) in 1990, a figure that then grew steadily, reaching 35% (Science-30%, Art-5%) by 2010.

However, the percentage of Master’s Degree holders remained relatively unchanged throughout the period, rising marginally from 50% (Science-29%, Art-21%) in 1990 to 52% (Science-29%, Art-23%) in 2010. It was clear that the staff with a Master’s Degree were more appreciated than other workers.