Academics not your thing? Check out 10 offbeat jobs

BENGALURU: Enlightenment, an idea and a firm dedication is all what’s needed. Today, in this world of multi-cultural and multi-dimensional occupation possibilities, academics can even take a backseat. So, never lose hope even if the academics is not your thing. As reported by TOI, 10 options if going to college is not your reality are:

Intern at any organization

If you feel that it’s time to hit the battlefield, the best way is to start with getting an internship in an organization, which is eventually going to prove extremely beneficial for you in the long run. No matter how petty or small work you are assigned, always remember that there is no better way to learn about the work culture of organizations than by interning into one.

Enroll for a photography, videography or editing course

All you need for this is an eye for the perfect image. You can have a vocational certificate by completing a short course in any of the above fields. And when you merge that with an internship at a media organization, you could lay down a foundation of a solid career. Nourish your skill carefully in and out of the classroom and remember that these skills will get you a foot in the door eventually, and beyond.

Pursue a language

Dive into another culture via its language and turn that into your passion. A lot of MNCs are hiring officials for the post of a translator having multi-lingual skills. You’d eventually end up making a great career for yourself.

Dabble in the stock exchange

Okay, now this is the arena where you are to be more meticulous rather than street-smart. Try to get an internship in a stock broker's firm to learn the tactics. It would be of great help if you start following The Economic Times and keeping an eye on ups and downs of different firms. Start investing wisely.

Assist existing coaches

If athletics and physical training is your thing, it would be a great idea to spend your vacation assisting a swimming coach or a gym instructor. You'll end up picking significant techniques from them. After a vacation or two of assisting a top coach, you could enroll into a fitness training class and build a career in this field.

Become a DJ

If you’re not meticulous but love to groove, the nightclub could well come to your rescue. Enroll at a DJ-ing course and learn the insights of the trade. Afterwards, you can start as an assistant to a DJ. Point is that you make ends meet in a city with a nightlife.

Become a dog trainer

Top dog caretakers make as much as Rs 2,000 a day for taking care of pets when their owners are away. With the common belief that a dog is man’s best friend, this could well be a career of the future. One of the prominent ways to go about this is by getting internship at animal welfare shelters.

Become a flaneur blog

With the social networking bug hitting many, giving blogging a shot is not a bad idea. Is travelling your hobby? Or are you the flaneur who treats the city as his/her muse? Or you are a food enthusiast? If such and so, you can give blogging an earnest try. Remember, it’s all about letting the world know your opinion. And in an increasingly networked world, the opinion can be monetized.

Yoga instructor

Again, you a SSC certificate is not needed to become a yoga instructor. But what is needed is dedication and inspiration. Now-a-days, with the increasing health issues due to an un-natural lifestyle, Yoga is gaining popularity, and a wide range of organizations are there in the city to help you to become a trained yoga instructor. If you take a serious note on pursuing this as a career, the rewards could well be worth it in the long run.

Become an online entrepreneur

If you have an inclination towards e-commerce business and you wish to start out with an e-commerce site, but you’re unaware of what genre you wish to strike in, use your vacation to do some research. Once you get done with your ground homework, invest some amount into your idea and see how things shape up.

Source: techgig.com