Want to be happier in your work? Listed below are the qualifications which match the happiest employees according to the results from the Happiness Index surveys. Take a look - it's never too late!

Hairdresser
Chef/Cook
Beautician
Plumber
Mechanic
Builder
Electrician
Florist
Fitness Instructor
Care Assistant
Interior Designer
Travel Agent

Hairdresser
Fancy seeing your work on a catwalk or film screen, travelling the world on a cruise ship or owning your own elite salon? Try one of our qualifications in Barbering, Hairdressing, Salon Reception, Technical Salon Management or Wigmaking and see how far you can go.

Chef/Cook
From emulating Jamie Oliver to running a hospitality business, a career in this industry could take you anywhere in the world. Try one of our qualifications in Catering and Hospitality, Food and Beverage Service, Food Preparation and Cooking, Food Studies or Professional Cookery.

Beautician
Nail a career in cosmetics and beauty therapy by taking a City & Guilds qualification to help you on your route to stardom. Try one of our qualifications in Beauty Consultancy, Beauty Therapy, Salon Services, Cosmetic Make-Up, Manicure, Nail Services or Spa Therapy.

Plumber
A job in plumbing can be highly rewarding and satisfying. Not only that, but a plumber can easily move overseas or start-up his or her own business. Try one of our qualifications in Basic Plumbing or Plumbing.

Mechanic
Good mechanics are always in great demand. Some of them are all-rounders, turning their hand to any mechanical problem. Others specialise in a certain area, such as motor electronics, or even aeronautical engineering. Try one of our qualifications in Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Vehicle Servicing and Repair, Vehicle Fitting or Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Builder
Construction is one of humankind’s oldest skills, and there are so many jobs to choose from in this area. Try one of our qualifications in Advance Construction, Accessing Operations and Rigging, Bicklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Building Conservation Restoration or Stonemasonry.

Electrician
The good thing about being an electrician is that you can work in almost any kind of area, from electrical manufacturing to hospitals and colleges. You can also choose to be self-employed, managing you own hours and work-load. Try one of our qualifications in Electrical and Electronic Servicing, Electrical Installation, Electro-technical, Electricity Supply or Power Generation and Distribution.

Florist
The floristry industry in Britain is blooming. It has become as exciting as fashion and interior design…and employment prospects are excellent. Try one of our qualifications in Horticulture or Floristry.

Fitness Instructor
Want to teach others how to be fit and healthy, or help sports associations? Try one of our qualifications in Sport & Leisure, Sport and Recreation Management, Sport, or Recreation and Allied Occupations.

Care Assistant
We’ll always need health servicesand City & Guilds has a wide range of qualifications to help you get the skills you need. Try one of our qualifications in Care, Caring for Children and Young People, Community Mental Health Care, Early Years Care and Education, or Enhancing Movement Activities with Older People.

Interior Designer
Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen - watch out! Available at all levels, our creative crafts awards cover almost everything. Try one of our qualifications in Creative Arts or Design and Craft and see where it takes you.

Travel Agent
They say it’s a small world, and they’re right. Because people can travel across the globe so quickly and easily, more and more of us are doing just that. Try one of our qualifications in Air Fares and Ticketing, Business Travel, Tour Operations, Travel and Tourism, Travel destinations or Travel Planning.