The UK’s dream job revealed with 300,000 Brits looking to train in it every year – and it’s not what you might expect
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THE new year can bring with it some big changes and for some, that means a new career. One vocation in particular has been branded the number one dream job, with over 300,000 Brits considering it a business venture. Dog grooming is now the most desirable career in the UK according to analysed Google search data from the past year.
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The study, conducted by IT training provider Tecnovy Academy, found 19,272 searches were made per month in the pooch-pampering trade. Dog groomers help to keep pups looking fresh and give owners advice on their fur care, general grooming and diet. There are several different routes to become a dog groomer, including a college course, apprenticeship or specialist courses run by private training organisations.
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The average salary starts at £13,500 per year and increases to £20,000 for an experienced groomer. Dog groomers work on average 35 to 40 hours per week. A close second place is project management, with 19,218 Brits seeking the necessary training courses each month.
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Training to be an electrician is on the to-do list for 18,858 workers every month, landing the role in third place. In fourth place is teaching with an average of 17,390 Brits searching for training courses in their local area every month. Phlebotomist training racked up the fifth-highest number of searches.
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