THOUSANDS of students will get their exam results today and may be wondering their next step will be.
And for those not heading off to university, now is the time to write up a CV and start thinking about a job.
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Research compiled exclusively for The Sun by recruitment site Indeed reveals the top-paying careers for those without a degree.
While many people might assume that a degree is a fast track to a well-paid job, you could earn considerably more than the average wage without one.
And 81% of employers state that having certain “soft skills” and the right attitude is more than enough to earn you a place in their staff.
Latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that the number of vacancies from April to June this year was at a record 1.14 million, meaning there are plenty of roles up for grabs.
The average UK wage is £38,131, and a typical hourly rate is now £13.57.
But companies are realising they need to pay more to attract the top talent.
Earlier this week, supermarket Aldi announced it was increasing staff wages for the second time this year. Its workers will now earn £10.50 an hour.
Indeed has found than wages for entry-level roles have increased by 51% since 2019, with some starting salaries above the national average.
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Fibre network engineers take the highest salary at entry level, earning £34,600 followed by software engineers (£31,600), trainee engineers (£26,700) and recruiters (£26,600).
And it’s worth pointing out that these are only entry level salaries – so you’ll earn more as you gain experience.
Here is the full list of jobs with the highest entry level salaries:
- Fibre Network Installer: £34,600
- Junior Software Engineer: £31,600
- Trainee Engineer: £26,700
- Recruiter: £26,600
- Prison Officer: £24,400
- Business Development Executive: £24,200
- Tutor: £23,800
- Sales Executive: £23,100
- Telecommunications Engineer: £23,000
- Sales Assistant: £22,300
- Account Executive: £22,000
- IT Support: £20,700
- Human Resources Administrator: £19,800
- Customer Service Representative: £19,600
- Support Worker: £19,600
A fibre network installer maintains digital and fibre optic systems as well as installing broadband internet or phone networks. They usually work between 39 and 42 hours per week.
A junior software engineer works on a software development team, assisting the team with basic tasks, which include learning base code, writing simple code and debugging existing software.
Danny Stacy, head of talent intelligence at Indeed said: “For hundreds of thousands of people not planning on higher education, it’s a time for evaluating what the future holds and considering the jobs and careers open to them.
“Our research suggests that employers are showing greater willingness to look beyond university degrees alone and take into account attitudes and soft skills.”
Going to university may now be out of reach of many people, who are worried about the huge costs associated with higher education.
Indeed, the typical student now leaves university with more than £45,000 of debt.
The cost of living and economic slowdown are influencing the decisions of students, and 66% of those surveyed by Indeed said they are choosing to go into work for financial reasons.
Some 35% blamed the cost of living crisis and 32% said university was just too expensive.
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