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Job Interview Questions for TopShop

Topshop job interviews are generally split into 3 sections.

Topshop Interview Section Part 1: Telephone Screening Interview designed to check your customer service skills, your personality and your tone, friendliness and rapport.

Topshop Interview Section Part 2: one to one job interview – see Topshop Interview Questions Below.

This section lasts around 45 minutes and the interviewer will check your experience and work ethic. Get ready to give detailed examples of your work.

For some positions, you will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Topshop Interview Section Part 3: 2nd interview and a commercial floor walk.
You may be asked to put together an outfit (for shop assistant roles) Ensure you meet the criteria of the “customer” and offer add-ons; jewelry, bag, bagels, etc

For the interview dress in smart but fashionable clothes.

Topshop Interview Questions

      • Job Interview Question 1: What is your experience in retail or customer service?
    • Job Interview Question 2: What specifically appeals to you about working in Topshop?
    • Job Interview Question 3: What are the latest fashion trends?

      • Job Interview Question 4: What other outlets are part of Arcadia? (To let you know the stores that are also part of arcadia are: Topshop, Topman, Burton, Evans, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and BHS.)
    • Job Interview Question 5: Tell about a time you went out of your way to help someone you didn’t know?
    • Job Interview Question 6:How would you promote account cards?
    • Job Interview Question 7: How would you handle an angry customer?

Interview questions and answers

      • Job Interview Question 8: Give an example of excellent customer service?
    • Job Interview Question 9: How would you encourage a customer to return to the shop?
    • Job Interview Question 10: Do you have any questions for me?

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Job Interview Questions for a Makeup Artist

Job Interview Questions for a Makeup Artist

    • Job Interview Question 1: What is your experience as a makeup artist?
  • Job Interview Question 2:Do you have a portfolio of work?
  • Job Interview Question 3: Which professional products or equipment would use in a salon?

    • Job Interview Question 4: Where do you get your creativity from?
  • Job Interview Question 5: Name three styles you use and where would you sue these styles?
  • Job Interview Question 6: What are your favorite products?
  • Job Interview Question 7: How would you explain to a customer that the style they have described wouldn’t work on their face shape?

Interview questions and answers

    • Job Interview Question 8: Where did you train to be a make-up artist?
  • Job Interview Question 9: What are the challenges makeup artist face in their day to day duties?
  • Job Interview Question 10: Describe a time you had to create a look under pressure?
  • Job Interview Question 11: Do you have any questions for me?

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Job Interview Questions for McDonalds

Job Interview Questions for McDonald’s

With McDonalds being one of the largest fast-food employers in the UK, and the world, there are always a high number of vacancies being advertised at anyone time.

Job range from a crew member to manager, with McDonalds of funding apprenticeships.

For McDonalds recruitment processes and commonly asked questions click here: work for McDonalds 

The interview process for a McDonalds role is simple. McDonalds are looking for customer focused team players who is reliable and hardworking.

Each restaurant vary their recruitment process but in the main they follow a structured job interview. 

Job Interview Questions and Answers

Job Interview Question 1: What is your experience in customer service?

  • Summaries your retail and/or customer service experience “I have over 5 years experience working in fast food restaurants…..”
  • Add any relevant qualifications “…and possess a customer service L2 BTec qualification…”
  • End why you enjoy customer service “…I’m applying for this role as I enjoy (customer service related duties)”

Job Interview Question 2: How would you handle a customer complaint?

  • Explain how keeping customers happy increase repeat business (this is McDonalds business strategy)
  • Give a real life example “An example of handling a customer complaint was when (add situation)…”
  • Next, explain what steps you took to resolve the customer issue “…to help resolve the issue I remained professional and friendly, I asked questions to see the customers perspective and then worked with the customer to find a solution…”
  • Finally, end with the outcome “…the customer was really happy and always main a point of being served by myself when she came into the shop.”

Job Interview Question 3: Why do you want to work for McDonald’s

  • Answer this question by discussing how you like the McDonalds values.
  • Talk about your own values and how they match those of McDonalds.
  • Finally, explain how you also like the brand and their products.

Job Interview Question 4: What do you know about McDonald’s?

  • This question is becoming less common, but is asked enough that candidates do need to prepare for it.
  • Most people will talk about the history of McDonalds. This is good, but to stand out talk about the McDonalds foundation which is on the above link for McDonalds values.

Job Interview Question 5: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

  • Keep this interview answer positive
  • If pushed to discussed weaknesses, talk what lessons were learnt from any weaknesses or mistakes, not the weakness itself.
  • When listing positives, talk about your strengths that are relevant to the role: customer service, teamwork (as McDonalds want to create a family feel to the workplace) and your work ethic. Examples work well here.

Job Interview Question 6: What skills do you need to work at McDonald’s?

  • This interview question is really checking if you know the job role.
  • Talk about a job duty and the required skills for that duty and repeat this formula three times
  • As an example, “one of the main duties is serving customers. To be great at this task you need good listening skills to understand the order, you need to be friendly and polite, two skills that I naturally possess. And to be a great communicator.”

Job Interview Question 7: Give me an example of teamwork?

  • Ideally, use an example in a retail or customer service setting.
  • Start the answer by discussing a team goal or objective. Next talk about your role within the team and the actions you took. Finally end with the team outcome.

Job Interview Question 8: Do you think team work is important?

  • This question is about the importance of teamwork.
  • There are many ways to approach this answer: collective learning, supporting each other, creating a family.
  • When answering the question, mention the reason (above) why teamwork is important. Then give an example of using the (why) is a real work situation.

Job Interview Question 9: What do you do outside of college?

  • This question is for students applying for a part-time work. For full tike staff, interviewees will be asked “tell me about your relevant work experience?”
  • Each question is designed to review your transferable skills. IE what have you learnt at college/work that is useful for this role.
  • Again, think about the job duties and skills required and ensure your answer is relevant to the McDonalds job role you are applying for.

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Job Interview Question 10: Do you have any questions for me?

  • How does the apprenticeship program work?
  • What are the shift patterns?
  • Do new employees work in all areas of the restaurant?
  • What is the management style of the restaurant?
  • What do you like about working for McDonalds?
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Job Interview Questions for a Next Sales Assistant Job

Job Interview Questions for a Next Retail

  • Job Interview Question 1: What is your experience in retail?
  • Job Interview Question 2: How would you handle a customer complaint?
  • Job Interview Question 3: What would you do if a customer order hadn’t arrived and they desperately needed the item?

    • Job Interview Question 4: How would you deal with busy periods when customers just literally want to get in and out?
    • Job Interview Question 5: If you were due to go home and you were supporting a customer what would you do?
    • Job Interview Question 6: Have you ever dealt with a rude customer? What did you do?
    • Job Interview Question 7: Why do you want to work for next?

Interview questions and answers

  • Job Interview Question 8: Do you ever shop in next? What was your first impression?
  • Job Interview Question 9: What type of customer shops in the next stores?
  • Job Interview Question 10: How would you encourage customer retention?
  • Job Interview Question 11: Do you have any questions to ask me?

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Job Interview Questions for Marks and Spencers

Marks and Spencers Job Interview Process

Often out of 300 applicants only 6 candidates will be interviewed. In most interviews, but this varies depending on the job sector and employer, you will be asked around 10 questions during a 45-minute interview.

With Marks and Spencers being one of the most famous and oldest UK retailers, competition for advertised roles is high.

To help M&S decide which applicant to offer a position to their job interveiw process is broken down into 3 stages.

Marks and Spencer job interviews 3 stage Process.

Stage one – online application and test, you are given a number of questions (example below) and you have to choose which statement you are most like and least like.

This part of the Marks and Spencer’s interview is to highlight your personality and work ethic; referencing customer service and teamwork is key here.

Answer this question “I am the sort of person who” for all answers – add most like and least like.

1 A Seeks to understand the actions of others
B Shows enthusiasm
C Is effective in problem-solving
D Assesses own work in commercial terms

2 A Puts the customer first
B Is prepared to make tough decisions
C Is respected by others
D Focuses on the longer term

3 A Writes clearly and succinctly
B Adapts to change positively
C Builds effective teams
D Is positive about work

4 A Recognises the potential of others
B Is committed to achieving high standards
C Takes responsibility for own decisions
D Assesses the risks involved in decisions

5 A Sticks to recommended working procedures
B Keeps track of own activities
C Promotes teamwork
D Absorbs knowledge quickly

6 A Works hard to meet customer needs
B Is effective in written communication
C Recognises how people are feeling
D Takes calculated risks

7 A Allocates realistic time scales for activities
B Is reliable
C Takes care in self-presentation
D Takes an energetic approach to work

8 A Draws appropriate conclusions
B Is flexible in approach
C Is effective in providing a strategic view
D Takes responsibility for the consequences of own actions

9 A Advises others on how they may best apply their talents
B Acquires new skills rapidly
C Remains focused when faced with difficulties
D Has strong commercial instincts

10 A Checks work for errors
B Is able to settle others in conflict
C Co-ordinates group activities
D Identifies urgent decisions

11 A Observes others’ behaviours
B Encourages a culture of continuous learning
C Drives others towards goals
D Thinks in strategic terms

12 A Generates workable solutions
B Encourages co-operation within teams
C Recovers quickly from setbacks
D Encourages risk-taking

13 A Delivers high-quality service to customers
B Is aware of competitor activity
C Makes time for planning
D Can be trusted not to compromise on standards

14 A Warns others in advance of unplanned schedule changes
B Expresses self confidently in groups
C Stands by own decisions
D Structures work appropriately

15 A Is determined to succeed
B Demonstrates commitment to the development of others
C Is open to new ideas
D Takes calculated risks when appropriate

16 A Establishes good relationships with others
B Finds out the causes of problems
C Ensures the team remains focused
D Supports colleagues

17 A Shows drive and determination
B Makes the best use of learning opportunities
C Identifies opportunities to reduce costs
D Takes risks rather than missing opportunities

18 A Identifies talent
B Focuses on organisational plans
C Accepts accountability for own decisions
D Works to please the customer

19 A Is decisive
B Introduces fresh insights
C Keeps the attention of the audience when speaking
D Pays attention to planning

20 A Arrives at work on time
B Shows commitment to the organisation
C Remains objective under pressure
D Writes in a fluent manner

21 A Gives advice to others
B Relates to others at all levels
C Considers what the organisation will achieve in the long-term
D Avoids jargon in written communication

22 A Follows safety rules and regulations
B Remains composed under pressure
C Seeks responsibility
D Analyses relevant information

23 A Admits own mistakes
B Is effective in dealing with commercial issues
C Takes customer complaints seriously
D Gets the best out of individuals

24 A Changes the opinions of others
B Keeps sight of overall goals and objectives of the organisation
C Takes risks by adopting new directions
D Fits in well with the team

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25 A Generates imaginative alternatives
B Is realistic about time scales
C Makes quick decisions under pressure
D Uses feedback to increase organisational effectiveness

26 A Motivates others to achieve goals
B Is effective in persuading others
C Quickly builds rapport
D Is prepared to take the initiative

27 A Wants to get ahead in the organisation
B Chooses appropriate words and expressions
C Identifies customer needs
D Follows instructions from others

28 A Defines team goals
B Effectively manages own emotions
C Recognises own mistakes
D Identifies the core of a problem

29 A Remains confident in ambiguous situations
B Connects well with the team
C Is profit conscious
D Takes calculated risks

30 A Works towards long term organisational goals
B Memorises facts and processes
C Produces clear project plans
D Presents a positive image of the organisation

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Stage 2 – Assessment

The assessment consists of one exercise that is designed to assess your ability to deliver great customer service.

There will also be an opportunity for you to talk with a member of the Marks and Spencer team during a one-to-one discussion where you can ask any questions you may have regarding the job.

This discussion does not form part of the assessment. The whole assessment should last around an hour.

Stage 3: Job Interview Questions for Marks and Spencers

Below is a list of 10 Marks and Spencers Interview questions.  As part of your job interview preparation with have created a list of potential answers to commonly asked retail interview questions. 

Job Interview Question 1: What is your experience in retail or customer service?

  • Summaries your retail experience “Collectively, I have X number of years experience in retail…”
  • Explain what you enjoy about this line of work “…I enjoy A, B and C..”
  • End with your career goal “..long term I want to become ( a retail manager as an example)”

Job Interview Question 2: Why do you want to work for Marks & Spencers?

  • Mark and Spencer have a long history. During the interview answer, you can embed some of the history into the answer.
  • Also, review M&S company values to show how your personal values are in line with M&S company values.
  • Finally, talk about your (positive) experience of being a Mark and Spencer customer.

Job Interview Question 3: What makes Marks and Spencers better than its competitors?

  • Be specific – focus on customer service, quality, history, anything really that makes you want to work for the organisation.
  • If known, talk about a local competitive company and compare both organisations.
  • End, with an idea on how M&S can have an advantage over the competitive company.

Job Interview Question 4: Give me an example of a time when you’ve had to work in a team.

  • Ideally, when answering a ‘skill’ question, use an example relevant to the role – customer service, team leader or cafe worker.
  • But this isn’t necessary. M&S, here, are looking for an example of teamwork and a teamwork example can come from a sports hobby or a team tasks at university.
  • In the example, explain the task, actions, and outcome. In the actions make it clear what duties you completed.

Job Interview Question 5: Give me an example of when you have to work individually to complete a task quickly.

  • In retail employees mainly work as part of a large team. But day-to-day tasks are individual.
  • Employers are searching for evidence of self-motivation, work ethic, and enthusiasm.
  • First, explain how you are a self-starter who enjoys completing tasks. Then give an example – Explain a time-bound task that was needed to be completed urgently. Discuss how you managed your time by ordering the required actions by importance. Finally, state how your self-motivation ensures the duties were completed by the deadline.

Job Interview Question 6: How would you react in a situation where a customer is upset?

  • A good starting point is to reference how you are a great communicator or experienced in customer service.
  • If you have dealt with an ‘upset’ customer you can answer this question with an example (follow the teamwork interview answer structure)
  • For applicants with no customer service experience, explain the steps you would take to help the customer: listen to the reason why the customer is upset, what you did to support the customer and the outcome to these actions.

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Job Interview Question 7: What can you offer this role?

  • This open question is great as it allows you to discuss your strengths.
  • Think about the job criteria and discuss personal strengths relevant to the job role.
  • Be positive, enthusiastic and tell any unique selling points.

Job Interview Question 8: What is good customer service?

  • Key customer service skills are: listening, explaining, empathy, supportive, negotiation, and friendliness.
  • As well as listing customer service skills, explain why customer service is important – the bottom line is customer retention.
  • If you have an example of providing exceptional customer service, discuss this here.

Job Interview Question 9: How is online shopping affecting retail businesses?

  • Online shopping is becoming highly popular. But some customers still value the in-shop experience. Explain the different ‘wants’ of each customer type.
  • Focus the main part of the answer of how you and M&S can improve customer experience to increase customer loyalty – mention how your skills could support this.

Job Interview Question 10: Do you have any questions to ask me?

  • How does senior management embed the company values into day-to-day tasks?
  • What training and development opportunities are available to staff members?
  • What are the busiest periods?
  • How long do employees often stay with the company?
  • What do you like about working for Marks and Spencer?
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Interview Preparation: The Structure of the Job Interview

 The Structured Interview and How to Prepare For It

The myth that job interviewers are evil, that employers are always trying to catch you out just isn’t true.

From the employer’s perspective, the job interview is the final assessment to see if you will be a good fit with the businesses.

The employer has spent a large amount of money and used various resources to advertise the job.

They have read the CVs, application forms, linked-in profile, and watched the video CVs.

From this, they have picked a number of candidates that they are interested in and checked your social media and online presence to see how you act out of work.

The employer is interested in all 6 candidates and will use the interview to find out more about your past duties, work ethic, skills and experiences before offering the lucky interviewee a contract of employment.

The interview is set out into 3 stages and by knowing how to act in each stage will give you an advantage during the interview process.

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Stage 1 The Welcome

The interviewer knows that most candidates are nervous, which is why they ask questions like “tell me about yourself.” These opening questions are designed to get you talking and to help you relax.

To answer this question, first give an overview “I have over X years experience in Y…” and then highlight 3 key achievements and skills “My 3 key achievements are…” and then end with the reason you are applying for this role.

Prior to this, the interviewer will often start by discussing the business, why they are hiring and where they see the company progressing to over the next few years.

Remember the interviewer likes you, they have checked your experience and qualifications and they feel you and the other 5 applicants have what it takes – they want you, which is why the interviewer often starts by selling the company to you.

Use this initial opener to ask more questions about the business. Hopefully, through pre-interview research, you already know about plans for expansion. Knowing that the interviewer will discuss their business and future plans, prepare questions to ask them.

The advantage to this is twofold; first, by asking questions your confidence will grow, rather than having to answer a verbally long question at the interview start.

Second, this shows interest, highlights your sector knowledge and builds rapport – people like it when they are asked questions as it shows interest and likability.

 

Stage 2 – The Fit

You will be questioned on your experience and skills, which means you need to prepare answers that highlight your experience relevant to the job specification. Use stories and quotes figures throughout your interview as this allows the interviewer to see the value of employing you.

Your experience alone is never enough.

Throughout the body of the job interview, you need to ensure your work ethic and attitude is highlighted.

Relate your answers to key aspects of your personality by discussing how you went above and beyond, how you worked late to meet the deadline for a project that was dropped on you last minute.

Discuss how you turn around an underperforming team by implementing X procedure.

You need to detail all these little aspects of your personality that makes you a great employee.

Remember everyone being interviewed will have similar experience and qualifications; you need to use your attitude towards work and the industry to stand out.

Step 3 – The Close

At the interview end, you will be given the chance to ask the interviewer additional questions. (you already questioned the interviewer at the interview start) Use this last section as another chance to sell yourself.

Most interviewees ask 3 simple questions, as this is what we are taught before getting out of the room as fast as we can.  Rather than this prepare your interview questions so you can respond to the interviewer’s answer by referencing key selling points.

As an example “you talked about entering a new niche, what problems do you envisage along the way?” The interviewer will reply with a general answer, which is where you add your key selling point “When I lead the X project that we discussed a minute ago, we came across the same problem. What I did to solve it was…..”

Set the interviewer up so you can add a new selling point (I’m also good at this) or to highlight of the key points discussed throughout the job interview.

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Job Interview Questions for a Veterinarian

Job Interview Questions for a Veterinarian

  • Job Interview Question 1: What is your experience as a veterinarian?
  • Job Interview Question 2:What skills are required to be a successful veterinarian?
  • Job Interview Question 3: Name a piece of legislation affecting the veterinarian industry today?

  • Job Interview Question 4: What does animal welfare mean to you?
  • Job Interview Question 5: What have you done out of work to further your knowledge and expertise?
  • Job Interview Question 6: What ethical dilemmas have you encounter as a veterinarian? What did you do?
  • Job Interview Question 7: How would you respond to a customer question that you didn’t know the answer to?

Interview questions and answers

  • Job Interview Question 8: What would you do if there were obvious signs that an animal you are treating has been abused?
  • Job Interview Question 9: What would you do if an injured animal was brought in but the customer was unable to pay?
  • Job Interview Question 10: How would you approach a customer who wanted a perfectly healthy animal euthanize because they no longer wanted a pet
  • Job Interview Question 11: Do you have any questions to ask me?

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How to boost your employability and gain an interview

You’ve sent off a thousand job applications, a thousand more CVs, even a few begging covering letters that reek of ink and desperation – but all to no avail.

That’s enough, you think.I can’t do any more to find a job!

But being ignored doesn’t mean you can put your feet up, whistle a jaunty tune and tuck into a Breaking Bad box set. Now is the time to regroup and consider where you’ve been going wrong in the application process.

Indeed, jobseekers have upped their game over the past few decades – over 12 million people graduated from university in 2013, a steady increase since the beginning of the decade (according to government figures).

Meanwhile, thanks to the prevalence and increasing usefulness of the internet, applicants have become savvier, and more prepared for job interviews, referring to articles like this one to gain a necessary edge over the competition.

It means you have to, as they say; pull the finger out if you want to nab a decent position. But, aside from gaining an intricate knowledge of Breaking Bad, what can you do to increase your employability and gain that all-important job interview?

Make the right connections

Here’s a phrase that’s a cliché for a reason – it’s not what you know but who you know. You’ve seen those schmoozers carousing at dinner parties like Don Draper 2.0, casually slipping into the conversation that they could do with a new position, preferably on a beach somewhere, but they’ll make do with a sunny condo.

While you don’t have to be quite so unbearably smug, networking is essential to finding a position that’ll suit you. Use networking sites like LinkedIn to find execs and managers who could help you get into the field you want.

You can also use LinkedIn to find networking events in your area, allowing you face time with employees and peers without having your CV scrutinised.

Be a scholar for life

There’s nothing quite like a degree certification to pique an employer’s interest. Not only does it show a specific skill in your field of choice, but it illustrates that you’re willing and able to focus on and tackle a topic in-depth.

But if you’re struggling on the job-seeking breadline, on-campus tuition probably feels like a pipedream.

However, an online degree gives you the opportunity to apply for jobs while studying on the side. You’ll slowly build your skills and, eventually, have a degree that potential employers will really value.

Hone your CV

Your CV is the key to finding the job you want, but you’d be amazed by the number of people who fail to make theirs count.

Those two pages (and you should never make a CV longer than two pages) should be honed to perfection, detailing your past work experience, qualifications and triumphs that could make you an ideal employee.

Also, be sure that your CV is tailored effectively for the job you’re applying for. If you’re after a position in banking, for instance, it’s unlikely that an employer wants to read about the paper round you had when you were 14.

The same essential principles apply to your covering letter, with the only major difference being that, in this form, you’re selling your personality more than your experience.

Think of your CV as the brain and your covering letter the heart.

No matter how you structure your CV and covering letter, be sure that you don’t overstate your abilities (or, even worse, tell an outright lie). After all, you don’t want to show up to your first day at work with everyone expecting you to have a working knowledge of astrophysics!

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Pursue a Degree in STEM to Boost your Employability

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are considered as the key elements in preparing the next generation for the competitive job market. The following post talks about STEM, its career opportunities and a lot more. Read on…

In present times where university education is expensive, it is imperative to choose a course or qualification that combines interest, scope, challenges, and lucrative pay.

Considering a career in STEM is the right decision as this area is receiving huge attention from the government as well as businesses.

STEM- An Overview

STEM in the UK and across the globe is used as an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The term is specifically used in the US to address curriculum choices and education policy at k-12 and colleges to boost student competitiveness in technology development.

STEM is an essential sector for economic growth. Facing a shortage of skilled employees in STEM sectors, state government, the federal government, and growing industries are giving more attention to support STEM education training programs for K-12 students.

STEM education includes a wide range of subjects such as mathematical sciences, agricultural, biological sciences, engineering, computer science and the subjects allied to medicine. STEM subjects play a vital role in developing in students important skills like creativity and innovative ideas, which are demanded in severalhi-tech sectors such as Engineering and IT. These subject areas also develop the UK’s skill base.

Career Scope

STEM professionals can find a huge career scope in different sectors. Moreover, STEM graduates enjoy an attractive pay package in financial and science-related occupations. Some of the popular jobs include civil engineers, food science technicians, physicists, computer programmers, biochemists, medicine manufacturers, computer support specialists, and natural science managers.

Some other lucrative job roles related to STEM include policy advisors, healthcare business managers, auditors, underwriters, science teachers, and financial consultants.

According to the US Bureau Labor, 2.1 million more STEM jobs are expected between 2010-20. According to the Centre for Economics & Business Research (CEBR), the economy of the UK is ready to witness a boom in science and technology. The STEM sector will account for over 140,000 new jobs by 2016-17. Moreover, the Staffordshire University has forecasted that STEM graduates will be in great demand in the future.

Importance of Education Research in STEM

The UK has a long history of globally recognized education research in STEM subjects. STEM education plays a vital role in providing leadership, driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and undertaking R&D in the postgraduates.  Several reputed universities in the UK, such as The University of Birmingham, have established a STEM Education Center to impart STEM degrees.

To ensure that the lack of skilled professionals in STEM sector do not create hindrance in the economic growth of the UK, it is vital for universities and colleges to help students prepare for careers in STEM sectors.

Students can pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in STEM Education. Undergraduate courses mainly include 3-years bachelor’s degrees. However, there has been a 4-year Integrated Master’s degree course in STEM subjects now, specifically in engineering. Such degrees are considered essential to achieve the Chartered status in Engineering and other related areas. Students in the field also have option to continue their studies with masters or research programs. After completing a research master’s degree, one can pursue a doctorate degree for 3-4 years.

The countries across the globe are taking measures to improve the overall quality of STEM education. The government is also looking for ways to recruit specialized teachers in the field to offer best education.

STEM skills and the related knowledge are important across all the key areas of employment sectors. Hence, schools, colleges, and universities play a crucial role in nurturing the STEM skills in students. These STEM qualified people contribute in the growth and competitiveness of the economy. Some of the transferable skills expected in a STEM qualified employee include numerical ability, analytical, written communication, problem solving, and logical thinking. These skills are highly demanded in the job market.

Conclusion

Investing your time and money in an educational program that improves your employability and salary prospects is always considered as an excellent decision. STEM, the multi-discipline, offers a deep understanding of the real-world scenario. The education in the field can create several excellent job opportunities for you.

Author bio:

Swati Srivastava is an avid writer and blogger who loves to share her knowledge and ideas on a wide range of educational and career-related topics. Her articles are published on various reputed websites like Shiksha.com.