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Those wanting to get an advantage over other candidates when applying for jobs might consider getting vocational qualifications.

A study by independent education foundation Edge found that nearly over half of employers (52 per cent) believe the jobs market is littered with people with academic qualifications, but on the flipside
68 per cent think there are too few candidates with vocational qualifications and practical skills.

Andy Powell, chief executive of Edge, commented: "There is obviously still a fundamental knowledge gap when it comes to candidates' hands-on skills."

Those who want to improve their vocational skills and get qualifications in areas relevant to their jobs might consider taking an NVQ course. To see our range of NVQs that relate directly to your job role, click here.

The research was conducted online by YouGov between 25 Sept–5 Oct 2009. Total sample size was 1001 employers (senior managers and above with responsibility for recruitment). The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted by organization size and sector.