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Stuck in a career based rut? You’re definitely not alone. Around a third of all of the UK’s employees are dissatisfied in their current role, but finding a new job can, unfortunately, be especially challenging. While there are plenty of jobs being advertised, there are also plenty of highly qualified and eager applicants who are all looking for a new role as well. Many people lost their jobs during the recession, and with the economy just beginning to find its feet, the job market is flooded. It’s important for every potential applicant that they make themselves stand out. Even if they’re perfect for the job, the chances are there will be 100 other applicants with the same experience as you who can tick all the ‘essential experience’ boxes. It’s just not possible for any employer to invite 100 people in interview – the chances are in person most of them will all be great too. Completing a higher national diploma course can be a great way of gaining the experience you need, and it will show that you’ve got the practical skills to do the job. Higher national diplomas are being recognised by plenty of employers, and most importantly, it shows that you’re dedicated. When you’re looking to change careers you might find that while you have experience of all the areas they want you to, and you know that you will be able to do the job. Higher national diplomas are completed as a two year, full time course. If you’re not able to dedicate that much time, you can also study them through distance facilities as a part time course, which you are able to complete as and when you can fit in the study. So, if you’re one of the millions of Britons who wants to be doing something different than your current role, and you don’t have all the skills you need, consider a higher national diploma, or it’s shorter (though less prestigious) counterpart, the HNC course. There’s a vast array of subjects you can study, and it’s even possible to top up the course to a full degree in many establishments. If you’re looking into a specific role, you should look into person specifications, or even speak to the HR department or hiring manager at a company you’re interested in, as they will be able to suggest which courses are most relevant to you. Joseph works at the Distance Education Academy, the academy provides online and home learning courses. He loves to write blogs on how Distance learning courses, such as the Higher National Diploma could be the right learning choice for you.
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