Decades ago, career professionals were limited to doctors, engineers, lawyers, and those in government jobs, which have expanded to numerous science and commerce options. However, the most exciting part of this ‘transformation of careers’ is its future. What now? What next? Most sought-after jobs today didn’t even exist five years ago, and what might exist 10 years down the line is quite enthralling in itself.
However, as we dream of what might be there in our career journey in the future, let’s look at careers that are paving the way for the transformation.
New-age career Options
1. Ethical Hacking: Many multinationals employ ethical hackers to protect the organisation’s sensitive and confidential information. While business today is going digital with limitless access to anyone who wishes harm, more data guardians need to hold the fort, or, you know, a server.
2- E-Retail: Flipkart and Amazon have changed the way we shop. E-retailers are in high demand to use their knowledge of the market and make an already happy shopping experience even happier.
3: Graphic Designing: Nobody likes to read text these days; everyone likes crisp, straight-forward information that pleases the eye. No wonder graphic designers are the next big thing in communication.
4: Creative Writing: In a sister field to graphic design, creative writers develop content that connects, engages, and holds the reader’s attention.
5: App Development: App developers use programming to create software that matches clients requirements and simplifies the functioning of their businesses.
6: Wedding Photography: Through photographs, memories last a lifetime. With weddings going larger than life itself, why shouldn’t the pictures?
7: Reviewing: A social media post is all it takes to make or break the situation for a new venture. Reviewers review products and services offered by different ventures, which may range across food, gadgets, travel, and more.
8: Blogging: A blogger develops blog posts that connect with the audience. They are usually a medium of self-expression, where the bloggers express their opinions, beliefs, and understanding, but some write for organisations as well, where they detail the business and its offerings.
9: Social Media Management: ne of the basic principles of marketing is “jo dikhta hai, wo bikta hai”, Social media managers build on this and brand your products in the virtual space, because when the world is online, why shouldn’t your business be?
10: Fashion Styling and Personal Shopping: Fashion stylists and personal shoppers do two things: they assess a client’s style and then go on a shopping spree to find clothes and accessories that will look good on them. Let’s talk Prada, people!
11: Image Consulting: It has always been a human need to understand what we look like to other people and how we can refine ourselves to be better individuals. Image consultants do just the job. They work with people on confidence building, grooming, body language, and communication on an intrinsic level so that their outer selves are much more confident.
12: Dance Therapy: Dance helps release endorphins, and what do endorphins do? They make you happy! Dance therapists use the combined vibes of music, dance, and exercise to take care of your stressful daily affairs.
13: Marine Science and Oceanography: Marine scientists and Oceanographers study the complex relationships in the hydrological cycle and also examine the underwater ecosystem. They study climate change and the impact it can have on oceans in detail and suggest measures for prevention and control.
14: Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife conservationists work in the natural habitat of the wildlife they seek to conserve and often protect, maintain, and enhance it. They also study the causes of the extinction of certain species, design campaigns, and strive to protect those on the verge of extinction.
15: Wine Tasting: Sommeliers taste wine and get paid for it. (Dream Job Alert!). They advise restaurants on various wine and food combinations and possess deep and comprehensive knowledge of wine. They often curate menus for cafes and restaurants and travel far and wide in search of exquisite wines.
16: Pet Grooming: Thought fashion, styling, and manicures and pedicures were just limited to humans? Think otherwise. Pets today, too, are given luxury treatments, and thus groomers. Pet grooming is a big fad in the west and is fast picking up pace in India as well.
17- YouTubing: YouTubers believe in doing it yourself and create YouTube channels and video blogs to build subscribers over time. They publish unique content that connects with the audience and may range from documentaries, music videos, web series, music covers, cooking, fashion, and more.
18: Stand-Up Comedy: With the Indian television industry moving on from the typical Saas-Bahu sagas and exploring other genres of entertainment, the demand for stand-up comedians is sure to rise. Moreover, the culture of live comedy shows and online videos is on the rise as well. Who doesn’t like a good laugh, eh?
19: Spa Management: They say a good spa treatment is therapy. Ever wondered how spa companies get so many trained professionals? Let’s talk about a relaxing career, shall we?
20: Public Health Entomology: Entomology is the study of insects and their ecosystems. A career in public health entomology will entail research on its effects on human health. Preventing epidemics, one at a time.
21. Habitat Policy and Practise: Habitat policymakers and practitioners focus on habitats inhabited by various species and focus on the rights, social composition, and activities of the inhabitants. Their field is one driven by research, foolproof planning, and effective execution.
22- Photonics: A fusion of optical technology and electronics, the field focuses on the properties of light and how it can be best put to use. Owing to the field’s highly specialised nature, photonics specialists are in demand internationally. Professionals and researchers in the domain of photonics often apply light to various domains such as medicine, surgery, industry, research, and even agriculture and energy.
23. Flavour Chemistry: Flavour chemists make good food better. Imagine a dark chocolate hazelnut gelato with strawberry mascarpone cream. Drooling already? They undertake extensive education in food and work with restaurants, pharmaceutical companies, and food manufacturing giants to improve the aesthetics, smell, taste, and shelf life of food.
24-Gerontology: Gerontologists study the social, physical, mental, and physiological effects of growing old. Gerontologists find their demand in research and in specialised health care. They extensively work in old-age homes, senior citizen facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes to take care of the elderly.
Among the huge pool of people in conventional career fields, only some stand out. They are the ones daring to dream, following their hearts, and pursuing new-age careers.