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A degree isnât necessary to get a good job. But what are some of the best-paid, most-available starter positions for those with a vocational qualification? Check out the top five:Â
- Service Engineer â service engineers often visit client sites to install or repair hardware. They have a starting salary of £28,138 and are in high demand across the country.
- Maintenance Engineer â maintenance engineers optimise equipment to make sure itâs more reliable and safe â and have a starting salary of £31,848, though only half as many jobs available as service engineers.
- Assistant Manager â retail positions have the benefit of being in steady demand, and working as an assistant manager offers a starting salary of £21,190.
- Business Analyst â with the highest starting salary found in the research – £43,796 â business analysts assesses company business models and ensures theyâre integrated with the latest technology and procedures.
- Customer Service Assistant â a common starter position for many, working directly with customers is a good entry position for a longer career, and has a starter salary of £17,310.Â
âMost people think university is the only way to go,â said Joe Gardiner, TotallyMoney.comâs Head of Brand & Communications, âBut this research shows that just isnât the case. There are lots of opportunities out there that donât need a degree â and vocational qualifications can be much more relevant to the work. And with so many still in student debt, it can even be the cheaper option.â Â
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