Job Search

In today’s job market, many professionals are looking for opportunities in industries that are expanding and evolving rapidly. While traditional sectors such as retail and manufacturing still play an essential role, certain industries are growing faster than others and offering a wealth of opportunities for those seeking to enter new fields or switch careers. If you’re in search of your next job, these fast-growing sectors could provide exciting career prospects. [Read more…] about Looking for a Job? These Growing Industries Might Be the Key to Your Next Role

Embarking on a job search can often feel like a full-time job in itself. Whether you are looking for your first job, a career change, or simply a new role, the process can be exhausting and mentally taxing. With countless job applications to submit, networking events to attend, and interviews to prepare for, staying productive while maintaining focus can quickly become a challenge. [Read more…] about Staying Productive: How to Maintain Focus and Know When to Take Breaks During Your Job Search

Everyone wants a good solid career that pays well and that you are doing something you enjoy. It all varies depending on your own skills and personalities but below is a list of the Top 10 highest paying jobs which most of us are familiar with, just need the right skills to achieve.

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for 2018

#Doctor

Working as a Doctor means that you have to study for 5 to 7 years depending on any specialism’s that you do as part of your degree and after but means that you have a career for life if you follow the strict code of conduct and update your medical skills through regular training.

You could be a doctor of a GP practice or health centre or you could work as a doctor in a hospital setting but most salaries start at £40-50,000 per annum depending on experience and level of seniority and will continue to increase throughout your career.

#Web Designer and Developer

In the ever changing world of IT, working as a Web Designer and or Web Developer is big business for 2014. Companies are looking to improve their web sites and have a better commercial appearance to the general public and their clients and may be looking to market the services and products that they sell on line. This is where a Web designer or developer comes into play by advising and building the best website for a company that works better than their competitors and looks better, is more user friendly. As a Web designer or developer you will have studied some form of Web Design or Developer and have a fair amount of work experience.

As well as the technical side you will need a creative side to come up with new ideas and excellent communication skills to be able to discuss this with your clients in great detail.

Salary levels for these roles can be as high as £60,000 per annum.

#Electrician

Working as an Electrician is a high paying job if you are prepared to work hard and usually more so if you are a self employed electrician. Once you have qualified as an Electrician you will need to keep up to date with new laws and rules about working but you have a key skill that will always be needed and depending on how hard you want to work could mean a substantial career.

Salaries for an Electrician can be approx £35,000 per annum upwards

#Plumber

A plumber trains carefully learning how to deal with any plumbing, pipes and water issues in people’s houses or in companies. You will have regular updates to do to keep your skills up to date but all in all you will have a very promising career as a plumber if you gain a good reputation and build up a solid client base.

Typically salaries start at £35,000 per annum.

#Wedding or Events Planner

When people spend money they tend to spend it on a big wedding or a party for an occasion maybe a special birthday or other occasion and the budgets seem to go out of the window. Imagine now being involved in that event and planning it from beginning to end and helping the people involved in the event to have a successful occasion with little stress and worry along the way.

Salaries for this type of role will depend on how high profile the events you are dealing with are but could be roughly £40,000 per annum.

#Retail Operations

With Retail sales and operations on an increase again if you are an experienced retail worker then working as a Retail Ops Manager could be a very profitable role for 2014. This role will require you to be very highly skilled in retail having excellent sales skills and have a strong understanding for what sells and how it sells, how it is merchandised and ultimately who is the best at selling.

This role will need you to keep ahead of the times and be up to date with the products on offer and the setting of the stores that you are responsible for. You will be a strong retailer and manager to perform well in this role.

Salaries for this role can reach £75,000 per annum.

#IT & Telecoms Field Sales role

It’s a fast moving pace for any professionals in IT or Telecoms with the ever changing products and upgrades to systems but if you are good technically at these areas and an excellent sales person then combined you have a very positive career.
Salaries will usually be made up of a base salary of approx £30,000 per annum and an OTE usually up to £60,000 per annum target related.

#Architect

As an Architect you will have trained and be degree qualified in Architecture and have a keen interest in buildings and the development of the buildings. You will visit sites and draw up plans and help project managers stick to the plans throughout a build. You can be involved in both new builds and restorations as an Architect.

Typically salaries are around £40,000 per annum depending on experience.

#Financial Adviser

Finances are always top on people’s list of priorities and if you are good at providing advice on finances then being a financial adviser could be a key career. You will be trained in finances and different products and ways of helping customers. You will need to follow strict financial regulatory procedures and keep up to date with new services.

Typically salaries can be from £25,000 per annum upwards depending on experience.

#Bank Manager

A position as a Bank Manager is an experienced one where you have probably worked your way up in a Banking environment and having experience in other areas of a bank. Because of the vast experience it takes to do this role well the salaries are usually good for bank managers starting at between £35-50,000 per annum + bonuses.

For most people being unemployed is probably one of the most difficult times of a person’s life for many reason such as it knocks yourself confidence, you feel like you will never work again and it can be a very negative time.

If you are in this unfortunate position then it is important to keep positive and to keep focused on getting another job and view this period as temporary.
Below are some of the things you need to focus on and do whilst in this period of unemployment.

#1 Update your CV

Dust off your CV and make sure that it is good enough to attract new employers to your skills. Does it detail what your best skills and experiences are and what you can bring to their company? Is it clearly written and laid out? Get someone to check over it for you and pay attention to how it reads, the grammar and spelling and how appealing the personal statement is. Someone else’s views are always important to get another opinion about how the view something.

#2 Visit the job centre

If you haven’t already, make sure you visit the job centre. Not only will you be able to claim job seekers allowance for the period of unemployment if you are following their criteria but you will also be able to get advice from careers professionals. They will be able to help you apply for jobs, update your CV, write a covering letter etc. They have a bank of jobs that companies register with them that may be suited to your skills and experience.

#3 Visit recruitment agencies

Take a trip round all the recruitment agencies in your local town. Go through the yellow pages online and find out what recruitment agencies there are and what skills they deal with and which ones are more suited to your skill set. Companies advertise roles through recruitment agencies so they are looking for suitable candidates all the time and can help you with all the tasks and advice you will need throughout the recruitment process.

#4 Do some voluntary work

If you can it’s a good idea to do some voluntary work to (a) keep you busy and occupied (b) keep learning new skills and working (c) it looks good to an employer. It may not be directly related to the work that you have done in the past but it could be a good move for finding something new work related whilst you are searching and you do not know what options will open up through doing some voluntary work.

#5 Do some additional training

The job centre may be able to help you with free training courses that you can do but it’s always a good idea to look at what you can improve upon skills wise and it’s always good to learn new things, it keeps the brain working and keeps a way of improving job prospects.

#6 Keep job hunting

Don’t forget to apply for all the jobs that you can. Search the newspapers, online, go to the job centre, look at local notice boards and also drop your CV and covering letter in speculatively to local companies that you are keen to work for or have advertised for similar type staff in the past or that you know recruit.

#7 Practice your interview technique

Practice ready for an interview. Interviews can be awkward times for some people and therefore it is very important to practice. Do it in front of a mirror or role play with a friend or family member. Practice questions that you may be asked and how you would answer them being careful not to rehearse answers so that when you are in an interview you make it sound realistic not rehearsed.

Searching for a job can sometimes be very tedious especially if you are using the wrong methods of job search. For example, if you rely so much on the job vacancies posted on the papers daily, you will stay jobless for a long time. It is very important that you identify the right ways that will lead you to the right job for you within no time and a lower cost. Do not be like the majority of job seekers who believe that the only to get a job quickly is through networking. It is good to be different and use a totally different method such as the use of social media. The internet has made many things easy, quick and efficient. For example, with the help of the internet, you can be use the social media such as face book , twitter and others to network and eventually get a job.

It is true that many people use the social media network to search for and reach their target audience. Similarly, job seekers can use such networks to find jobs. Many company managers and other business people are using the social media to promote their products and services. This provides the job seekers with a great opportunity to reach potential employers and express their interests in working for them. Using such networks you can be able to post your CV where everybody within your network can find it. This will open opportunities for you because a certain employer can find your CV interesting and invite you for a job opportunity. In fact some of the job interviews can be conducted through the same social media. The following are some of the social media channels through which you can try your luck.

LinkedIn

If you haven’t joined LinkedIn, then you need to consider it because through this site, you are able to connect to different people who have the potential to employ you. Once you become a member of this network, you are allowed to view all the profiles of other members. That way you can connect to people of great significance to you in terms of jobs and other opportunities.

Blogging

You can take advantage of the chances provided by LinkedIn through blog linking to link your blog to you profile so that other people can see what you post on your blog everyday. This is a perfect way of displaying your talent.

Email

Giving your email to all the friends in your social media network is also a perfect way of advancing your job search since they will be able to notify you of any job vacancies that they feel you qualify for. You will also be able to receive job postings through your email from potential employers on twitter, face book, LinkedIn and more.

Twitter

If you don’t have an account with Twitter as a job seeker you may be losing a lot of opportunities. Following companies career accounts may ease your job searching process a lot. You can also follow accounts that tweets jobs in your desired industry.

There are also small businesses who are using Twitter to advertise their vacancies for free which you should keep on eye on.

You can contact employers to ask if they have any suitable positions which you can apply for.

Facebook

These days many employers have Facebook pages which you can join with a click on the like button. It is possible to follow their news updates and apply for their vacancies from Facebook. You can also use this opportunity to ask questions about the company and their careers.

These days it is harder than ever for people to afford an education, the cost of tuition is on the rise, as is the cost of living, and many just can’t afford to attend University. Other people simply want to get straight into the job market, and not have to spend extra time in education. The good news is there ARE jobs out there that are incredibly well paid. In this article, I will give you some examples of jobs that you can do that don’t require years in education to get, and a little more information about them.

Ten GREAT PAYING JOBS that don’t require a DEGREE!

1. Air Traffic Controller.

In the UK, there are many airports. Air space is controlled by an elite team of people known as Air Traffic Controllers. You would expect that you need to spend years at university to be given such responsibility, however, to become an Air Traffic Controller you only need to gain a licence, which can be attained by completing a course. For details of courses visit http://www.global-ats.com/ Air Traffic Controllers can expect a salary of around £60,000.

2. Sales Manager.

Jobs in sales can be easily attained by many people; all it takes is a persuasive nature and a drive for targets. For those that excel in the field you can expect to soon become a Sales Manager. As well as often getting perks such as a car and extra holiday, you can also expect a salary of over £55,000 and the best bit is- it’s something you don’t have to study for years!

3. Police Inspector.

Inspectors in the police force average salary is £50,000. Inspectors supervise lower ranking officers and may have more powerful cases to investigate. Police forces have their own entry requirements but formal qualifications are not usually necessary. Put the time in from a beat bobby to become an inspector!

4. Public Relations Manager.

IT is possible to start with a PR firm as a junior, or administrator and through serving time working your way up the ranks. You can expect a salary of around £49,000 in return for your hard work!

5. Personnel or Training Manager.

Who says there is no money in Man Management? Working your way up the HR ladder to become a Personnel or Training manager can net you a salary of around £49,000! It can also happen quite quickly, with some people getting this promotion within 3 years of starting a lesser post.

6. Train Driver.

Train companies run their own in house training schools, and to become a train driver all you need is a good general education and they will put you on track to a great career. Train drivers on average are paid around £40,000 and this wage is achievable even within your first year!

7. Insurance Underwriter.

If you can get yourself am administrative job within the insurance sector such as claim advisor, you can soon work your way up to become an underwriter. Insurance underwriters command a salary of £39,000.

8. Customer Service Manager.

Many call centres these days are the employment hub of choice, they offer secure and steady work and always have vacancies due to high turnover of staff. Stick in long enough and carry your job out to a high standard and you will soon find yourself promoted through the ranks to management, and this could see your salary shoot up to £38,000

9. Taxi Driver.

This may seem an odd addition, but in a recent study, self-employed Taxi Drivers earn on average £37,000 a year after costs. Given you are your own boss and can choose to work more lucrative hours, as well as being able to save money on maintenance and running costs owing to the car being a business expense, becoming a Taxi Driver is a great way to earn a hefty salary.

10. Dancer/Actor.

This may sound an unorthodox addition to the list, but all manner of performing arts jobs are available to those talented enough to be able to do them. From TV acting, to entertainment dancing in clubs, the pay speaks volumes. Club dancers can earn up to £1000 per night, TV actors can earn thousands for a few hours. If you have the flair and personality for it, this could be the job for you!

“I will hire a six-figure salaried employee this month, and I strictly recruited via Twitter – no resumes. #WSJchat”

That tweet was sent by Vala Afshar, CMO and the Chief Customer Officer for Enterasys Networks, earlier this month to the Wall Street Journal. Afshar was just one of many respondents answering a series of questions posed by WSJ, asking about their preferences when it comes to using social media to find talent.

It turns out social media is slowly working its way on to the radar of hiring managers. Numbers from the recruitment firm Robert Half reveal that 32% of recruiters use social media to communicate with candidates, and 22% check profiles of potential candidates online.

Margaret Buj is an interview coach with over 9 years of experience, and has seen first-hand the change in direction employers have taken when it comes to social media. “Pretty much every recruiter I know uses LinkedIn as primary tool for finding candidates,” says Buj. “I have been on LinkedIn for the past 6 years. Twitter is more recent, I’ve seen employees start to use it over the past year or two.”

Candidates wanting to stand out from the crowd in an uber-competitive job market can start by making sure their online profiles are top notch.

Creating a winning profile 

According to Buj, candidates can improve their chances of finding a job using social media by creating a profile that stands out from the crowd. “Candidates should have a keyword-rich profile. It has to be done in a natural way – you don’t want to put 20 keywords in a LinkedIn profile, but it should include words that would appear in a job description.” She also advises to steer clear of generic statements that don’t truly convey your level of knowledge of expertise. Using tangible examples of work you’ve done or results you’ve achieved will help stand out to recruiters, most of which are looking at hundreds of CVs in a day.

For example: 

DO:

“‘I’m an experienced project manager.”

DON’T:

“I’ve been managing projects for over ten years, working with budgets between $50,000-$1 million dollars.”

In terms of where recruiters are looking, experts seem to agree that it depends on the sector. Companies in IT for example may be more inclined to look on LinkedIn, while PR and Communications firms may well look to Twitter or Facebook to find talent.

Buj notes that keeping a blog is another great way to showcase both your interests and your writing talent.  “LinkedIn gives you the ability to link your blog to your profile. Employers definitely look at that, especially if it’s in industries like PR or technology, where the subject matter and the skill set are really relevant,” she explains.

Stand out from the crowd 

To stand apart from the countless other applicants searching for work online, Buj recommends taking a proactive approach. Instead of relying on job boards, directly reach out to hiring managers and people within the organization you’re in applying to. By using tools like LinkedIn, you can see how you may know people through your connections. Take the initiative and ask to be connected!

Following companies you have an interest in working for on Twitter or Facebook is another great way to stay abreast of company changes, job opportunities and news. Engage with tweets to potential employers – here’s a great example:

Make sure you research the company you’re interested in working for before sending out applications, Buj advises. “I once had a candidate apply to about 27 jobs within the same company, none of which he was qualified for.” Instead of wasting time with applications that certainly won’t result in an interview, focus your efforts by doing some due diligence and creating a standout presence for when your LinkedIn profile is viewed. “The headline is very important. Make it exciting – I wouldn’t do something generic,” says Buj. “Get recommendations from past employers detailing your strengths, skills and leadership qualities.”

When it comes to using social media to find a job, there are some definite no-no’s to avoid. It should go without saying, but if you’re using your social media accounts for work and not play, your profile picture should be professional. “I once had someone apply to a job, and he was a great candidate – the background was all there – but he was half naked in his picture!” says Buj. Shots taken at the beach need not apply, so make sure your headshot is representative of the way you would appear at an interview.

In addition to monitoring the layout and look of your profile, also pay close attention to the content. “A lot of hiring managers will check your LinkedIn profile against your CV – make sure things add up,” says Buj, who adds that not having enough information is also a big mistake. “Some people have just the company they worked for and the dates, nothing about their responsibilities or role.”

Creating a standout profile and taking initiative will help you succeed at finding a job utilising social media. As more and more recruiters turn to it to hire candidates, you don’t want to be overlooked. If Vala Afshar’s words are anything to go by, if you’re not already on social media, you probably should be.

Twitter job sources:

@reedcouk
@totaljobsuk
@cvlibrary
@jobsite

A job aggregator is a company that pools together jobs from different websites all in to one place. It is like a search engine for jobs. It can save search time as you will not need to search in a number of places. If you look at every company job board, then every agency one, you will be looking for a long time. If you have a very specific job in mind, then this may be okay, as you may just have a limited number of places to look. However, if you are looking for something more general, then this sort of site can really help. Normally you will be able to enter your location and job title and you will be given a list of jobs to choose form that fit that criteria. Most sites have more advanced search options if you need to narrow things down. Over the years, a lot of companies have set up as job aggregators. Some are reviewed below

Job Aggregators

Indeed

Indeed was one of the first job aggregators around and is still the largest one. It started in 2004 and has now expanded over 19 countries with different versions for those different countries. It allows job searchers to look at thousands of jobs in one place.

Simplyhired

This job aggregator looks very similar to Indeed but it does have some good additions such as social media connections so that you can share jobs with your friends. It works in 17 countries.

Careerjet

Careerjet works across 50 countries and in 20 different languages and is similar to Indeed. It claims that it scans 58,000 websites each day to bring the most up to date information. It is possible to search for jobs by industry or location or do a more advanced search.

Workcircle

Workcircle has almost 300,000 UK jobs to search from. They will send email alerts when jobs that suit you appear. They search the top UK job boards, agencies and employers. You can search by job title or a keyword as well as a location. You can choose more advanced search options and even have the most suitable jobs emailed to you each day.

JobisJob

One of the biggest job aggregator in the UK. They are crawling nearly all of the job boards.

Jobrapido

You should definitely try Jobrapido for your job search.

Jobsafari

Jobsafari is a European service and covers some countries that the others do not. It covers ten European countries and is available in eight languages.

Jobrobot

This is the biggest job aggregator in Germany and so is good when looking for jobs there. It is a German language site though. It is possible to search jobs through location, industry or do a more specific search.

All of these sorts of sites are very easy to use. It can be worth trying out a few of them in order to see which one you think will be the best for you. You may prefer one that has jobs in certain industries, locations or is just big. You may prefer the social media functions of some of them or the way searches can be emailed. They do all differ some in more subtle ways than others but you need to see which suits you the best.

It is worth bearing in mind, that although these will speed up your searches, they may not find certain industry specific jobs. Some industries only advertise in trade journals or on specific websites, but generally you will save a lot of time by using these companies.

Some of them will allow companies to specifically post jobs with them, which may mean that they could have unique listings to that particular site. You may therefore find jobs on them, that you will not see anywhere else.

Unlike Facebook or Twitter, LinkedIn is a network of professionals. While a picture of you in a state of inebriation is acceptable by Facebook’s standards, it won’t have a particularly positive reception as far as your LinkedIn connections go. There are quite a few taboos that could bring your profile down completely and make people turn away if they were browsing with a view to recruit. Here are the no-no’s that you should avoid at all costs.

Self-Portrait

By all means take your own picture, but don’t do the whole ‘camera phone in the mirror’ trick that was popular on Myspace. It’s outdated and unprofessional. Keep hands and arms, and any clue that indicates a self-photo shoot, out of the frame. Just ask someone else to take it for you!

Grainy, Pixelated or Blurred

Photos with these qualities aren’t just offensive and annoying to look at, they actually look bad. The grainy appearance usually occurs in photos taken in dark rooms where the flash didn’t give enough light. Turn the light on or engage the flash. Sometimes, a photo can become pixelated when you crop others out of an image and resize yourself. The picture distorts and the pixels enlarge, which makes you look like a badly-taken poor quality CCTV print-off. Blurring can be avoided by keeping the camera still. Rest it on a surface or tripod for best results.

Bad Lighting

Going back to my last point, it can ruin a photo. If you are an artist or something that warrants such creativity, it is marginally acceptable. For everyone else, it is just awful.

Boring

A photograph that could be likened to your passport image can portray you as incredibly boring and won’t sell you to a potential employer. Choose an interesting location, keep it light-hearted with a bright friendly smile, and try and get some of your personality into the picture, even if it is through your clothing.

…But Not Too Wacky Either

Psychedelic, wacky images are funny for social networking with friends but if you go overboard and dress as a giant Crayola clutching one of the Bananas in Pyjamas, this will give off the impression that you can’t be sensible or serious. Find the balance.

Inappropriate To Your Job Or Industry

How do you want your connections to view you? If a potential employer looked at your profile, what would you want them to see? Think about that when you try and work out whether your profile image is appropriate to the industry in which you work. If you are in a creative line of work, such as graphic design, it’s a little more acceptable to have a creative image. If you are a model, using one of your most exotic images from an excellent shoot could show just how versatile you are and earn you more work. But if you have a career which requires a much more serious or solid image, such as a lawyer, funeral director, accountant or you hold an upper level managerial role, your picture should reflect this, making you appear trustworthy, sensible and professional.

Unusual Effects

Images enhanced with Instagram-type effects are becoming much more popular with the rise of social media, but there is a time and a place, and unless it actually enhances the image to a professional standard, you should use the original file. Turning a picture black and white for no apparent reason will not make it appear timeless, classic or distinguished. It will just make it look pointless.

Clubbing Pictures

While showing that you can relax and socialise via your profile picture can be a positive image to portray, an image of you clubbing in tiny outfits covered with face pain and a beer hat will give off a completely wrong impression all together. Keep the location subtle, relaxed and light, and put down your drink if you plan to put the image on LinkedIn.

No Image At All

Without a picture, your profile looks incomplete and people will simply skim past without reading further. You need to have photographic representation on yourself, so that people looking for you will know they have the right person. As long as it doesn’t breach any of the taboos in this post, it should be acceptable.

Something Completely Inappropriate Altogether

Using an image that does not contain your face is a bad idea. Along with this, there are also some things you should never EVER put as your profile picture. These concepts include:
Your business logo (Make a page for your company instead)A picture of another part of your body (this is not appropriate at all and will give a terrible impression)A picture of someone else A picture containing nudity or pornography A picture of a landscape or scene A picture in which you or someone else is engaging in illicit activities such as drug use or crime.

Lowest Paid Jobs in the UK

1. Waiter £12,117

Waiter staff are vital to keep the restaurant business going, but as there are no qualifications required the pay is not very high.  Being a waiter can have some real benefits as the hours are often flexible.

2. Hairdresser £12,219

Although there are hairdressers which are unqualified, the majority of paid hairdressers in salons have had several years training on the job and NVQ qualifications.

3. Bar staff £12,399

Similar to waiting staff, bar staff usually receive flexible working hours and do not require qualifications to do the job, but as they often work later the pay tends to be slightly more.

4. Kitchen/catering assistant £12,422

Trainee chefs often start out as kitchen or catering assistants and it can be an excellent way to find out about working in a kitchen before you are fully trained as a chef.

5. Leisure attendant £12,585

These employees provide assistance in leisure facilities perhaps assisting personal trainers or life guards in the gym.

6. Florist £13,227

Preparing the flowers to be sold and assisting customers find the right flowers for the right occasion.  No qualifications are required although NVQs are available.

7. Sales assistant £13,449

Providing the face-to-face service in retail environments such as clothes shops, hardware stores and supermarkets.  Many retail managers start out as sales assistants and work their way up through the business.

8. Launderer/dry cleaner £13,479

There are certain skills and knowledge required to provide an excellent service, but these tend to be learned on the job.

9. Cashier £13,542

Cashiers have similar expectations as sales assistants but have slightly more responsibility in handling cash and therefore get paid slightly more.

10. Domestic cleaner £14,144

Customers have to trust a person who goes into their house and cleans for them, so the pay for this is slightly higher than commercial cleaners.

11. Hotel porter £14,515

Hotel porters are responsible for showing customers to their room and taking their luggage.  This job falls within the Hospitality category, no qualifications are required.

12. Shelf filler £14,364

This is a similar role to sales assistant but larger companies require shelf fillers who often work night shifts to restock the shelves so get paid more.  No qualifications are required.

13. Retail assistant £14,521

These provide the service to customers within the retail industry.

14. Nursery nurse £14,554

Employees in a nursery are responsible for looking after young preschool children from 0-5 years.  Qualifications and a criminal record check are required for this role.

15. Housekeeper £14,560

Housekeepers tend to be employed by a single employer, unlike domestic cleaners who can be hired by a number of households at the same time.  In addition to cleaning, housekeepers may also be in charge of some finances, shopping and other domestic chores.

16. Animal care assistant £14,830

The majority of animal care assistants are employed in kennels or other animal homes.  No qualifications are required for this role although they may be available.

17. Office assistant £14,993

There are a variety of tasks which are completed by office assistants including a small amount of typing, filing, answering telephones etc.

18. Beautician £14,984

Many qualifications are required in order to trade as a beautician as there are techniques required which could cause harm to people.

19. Sewing machinist £15,057

Although no qualifications are required to become a machinist, this is a highly skilled profession and needs much experience.

20. Fishmonger £15,453

Many years of practice are required to become a skilled fishmonger, although no formal qualifications are required.