Millions of working years are being wasted because so many people are in the wrong job research by the Skills Commission suggests.

The online poll of 2,087 adults suggests people spend an average of four years and 10 months in jobs that do not make the best use of their skills.

One in five is currently in such a job, and 41% have been, the poll suggests - which adds up to 132 million working years having been spent by people in the wrong job.

The commission, which has spent the past six months looking into information, advice and guidance services, is due to release a report later on the issue.

It is likely to call on the government to make good quality careers advice a priority.