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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

A career as an electrician was in third place

THE UK'S dream job has been revealed after a whopping 300,000 Brits consider embarking on training courses for the role.

The business venture might not be the highest paid, but it's certainly a rewarding one.

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Becoming an electrician was also a particular interest for those looking to change careersCredit: Getty
Dog grooming was the most searched-for careerCredit: Getty

Dog grooming is now the most desirable career in the UK according to analysed Google search data from the past year.

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.

Training to be an electrician is on the to-do list for 18,858 workers every month, landing the role in third place.

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In fourth place is teaching with an average of 17,390 Brits searching for training courses in their local area every month.

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In sixth place is digital marketing, which piques the curiosity of 13,126 people in the UK every month.

Looking to help people to understand their mental health, counselling is in seventh place.

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Each month, 12,671 people in the UK search for the necessary qualifications and training to become a certified counsellor.

In eighth place is personal training. On average, 12,323 people express an interest in becoming a personal trainer each month.

Classroom assistant training has also been highly searched, making it a great job for parents.

Finally, in tenth place is plumbing with an average of 11,650 people having a look into what it would take to become one.

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This comes after a dog groomer revealed the breeds they would never own after coming into difficulties with them.

They said they despise soft-coated Wheaten terriers despite their fluffy exterior.

"I hate them. They are some of the nastiest-tempered dogs around here," they said.

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They explained that proper training from an early age played a large role in the breed's behavior.

"The ones from good breeders that go to good homes are fine; I've got several I've worked on, with, or shown," they said.

According to National Careers Service, a dog groomer can earn between £13,500 to £20,000 per yearCredit: Getty
Project management was a close secondCredit: Getty
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