Tom Jones 'told to work in a factory'

Sir Tom Jones was reportedly told to get a job in a factory before he embarked on a pop career in the 1960s.

The star was a jobless pub singer in the Welsh valleys when he decided to see a careers adviser.

According to The Sun, Jones failed to impress employment support worker Roger Dinham at the local labour exchange.

"He said he was going to be a big pop star. I thought it unlikely," Dinham said.

"I said I didn't care and he should get his backside to the factory. I'm glad he ignored my advice."

Sir Tom has since sold over 100 million records worldwide and has a reported fortune of £175 million.