Think Hatke (Off-beat Careers)

Sakshi Education

Years back: A Conversation between a father and a son.
Father: What you want to become when you grew up?
Son: A Doctor. Truly.... Years back when we ask children about their career options, the answer would be a Doctor, Engineer, Teacher or a Lawyer. But now-a-days, youngsters have much more flexibility and many more options to choose from. Though off-beat, these careers may give you great satisfaction, a chance of getting recognized and handsome pay package.
Thinking out of the box is truly the mantra of today!
In this article, we are trying to provide you different career options that are not even known to a major part of the student community and are lucrative and interesting....

Puppetry:
Over a period of time, Puppetry, which was in danger of getting lost, is again gaining its recognition and appreciation. It is one of the oldest forms of entertainment and is much more than just playing with the puppets. In recent times, It is an important medium of education and many schools, institutes use puppets to teach students about various topics. Several stage shows and performances have helped in putting the spotlight on puppetry.

Course offering Institutes in India: Mumbai University
Food Flavorist/Flavor Chemist:
This career is closely related to chemistry and those who have background in chemistry are best suited for this. These people add flavors to the food and make it taste good. The job will require mixing of various ingredients to make a unique flavor and not just this the responsibilities also require you to have a good knowledge of aroma chemicals, essential oils, plant extracts etc. A Flavorist has job opportunities in various sectors like food & beverages, cosmetics, fragrance, toothpaste, etc. Salary for a fresher is around Rs.15,000/- which will increase as per the experience.

Course offering Institutes in India: Central Food Technological Research Institute(Mysore), Indian Institute of Hospitatlity and Management(Mumbai), SRM University: Department of Food Process Engineering(Ghaziabad)
Pet Grooming
If you cannot help falling in love with animals everyday, then here is a course for you that will give you an opportunity to work closely with them. This profession will require you to enhance a pet’s hygiene and appearance. From bathing to taking care of them to noticing any health issue, a pet groomer knows it all about the animal. You can take it as a part time job or a full time depending upon your passion and fondness for the pets that mostly include dogs, cats and horses.
Rural Studies
"The soul of India lives in its villages," said Mahatma Gandhi. If your heart lies in rural villages and want to do something for their development then this course is the right choice for you. It gives an opportunity to engage in various rural and community development activities. It covers topics like animal husbandry, forestry, farm management, child development, agriculture, environment management, community development, etc. After the course you can apply to various government, public and private organizations that work for rural issues. You can also get an opportunity to work with several NGOs.

Course offering Institutes in India: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University(Surat), Lokniketan Samaj Karya Mahavidhyalay (MSW)(Gujarat), Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, National Institute of Rural Development(NIRD)(Hyderabad).
Ethical hacking
Hacking... a cracking issue the present world is suffering from. But, if you are good at cracking passwords and unlocking a locked system, those who spend a majority of their time experimenting with various codes – this is a great way to breach the security of computer systems and get paid for it! Many big companies look for ethical hackers for various security purposes. You need to have a good knowledge of coding in different programming languages. The average salary ranges between Rs.2 to 5 lakhs for a fresher, and after having an experience of five to six years, you can earn upto Rs.10 to 12 lakhs annually, depending upon your skills.

Course offering Institutes in India: Indian School of Ethical Hacking(Kolkata), Institute of Information Security(Mumbai).
Tea tasting
For all the Tea lovers... this is the best chance to taste awesome teas and getting paid in return for it? A tea sommelier job can get a starting salary of Rs.50,000 per month in a five star hotel. You get not only a chance to taste tea but you can also determine the quality of a particular tea.

Course offering Institutes in India: NITM Darjeeling Tea Research & Management Association(West Bengal), Indian Institute of Plantation Management(Bangalore), Dipras Institute of Professional Studies(Kolkata), Birla Institute of Futuristic Studies(Kolkata), Assam Agricultural University(Assam).
Gerontology
People who like to Spend their time with the aged.... then here is a perfect career waiting for you. It involves studies on social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. If you are interested in this field then you can start your career by volunteering or working with NGOs or community service agencies to know more about this field and the people working in it. The starting salary might not be very high but with experience you can earn a lot more.

Course offering Institutes in India: Institute of Home Economics(New Delhi), Calcutta Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology(Kolkata), Tata Institutes of Social Sciences(Mumbai), National Institute of Social Defence(NISD)(New Delhi), Indian Institute of Counseling(New Delhi)
Museology/Museum Studies
It is the Study of Museums. It offers you the knowledge of managing museums and museum collections. The course is connected to Archaeology and one needs to have a good knowledge of history and culture to opt for this profession. How interesting it could be to know the rarest of facts about the country, right? For all the curious minds, check out this course now.

Course offering Institutes in India: National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology(New Delhi), University of Calcutta(Kolkata)
Carpet Technology
If you want to know the art and history of carpets and want to make creative contribution to this field, you are the perfect fit for the course. This interesting career will help change the future of Indian carpet industry.

Course offering Institutes in India: Indian Institute of Carpet Technology(Uttar Pradesh), Indian Institute of Carpet Technology(Srinagar)
Photonics
The study deals with photons, the elementary particles of light, and helps you master the techniques of emission, detection, transmission and modulation of light. This course is a mix of optical technology and electronics. Those who have an immense interest in science and are curious to know more about it are best suited for this course. A photonist can work as an engineer, scientist, researcher and professional officer in many companies and government offices. The work will also give you an opportunity to design photonic equipments.

Course offering Institutes in India: International School of Photonics(Cochin), Indian Institute of Technology(Madras), Cochin University of Science and Technology(Cochin), Indian Institute of Technology(New Delhi), Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya, Latur, (Maharashtra), Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI)(Pilani), Manipal Institute of Technology(Manipal).
Public Health Entomology
It is a study focused on insects and arthropods that impact human health. The includes research on behaviour and ecology of various such species. Public Health Entomologists are employed by private and public universities, private industries and central and state government agencies to protect people from infectious diseases that can be transmitted by arthropods. They are also hired by chemical companies - to help develop new pesticides which will effectively decrease insect pest populations while simultaneously protecting the health of the public.

Course offering Institutes in India: Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC)(Pondicherry).
Personal Shoppers
Imagine if you could get paid for shopping. Won't that be absolutely fantastic? Well, hiring a 'personal shopper' is the new rage. For instance, many a times, while organizing a wedding, we often find ourselves at the lack of time and find it difficult to coordinate shopping with other activities. That's when personal shoppers come in handy. They help you decide your look for an occasion, keeping in mind your style and help you shop. It's like being a stylist and a shopper, all at one! That will be awesome....!!!
Blogger
Due to major internet penetration, blogging is soon becoming a well-known profession. And it's not restricted to being just a hobby anymore as the potential to make money by blogging is pretty promising. Big companies are now understanding the importance of bloggers as brand influencer, and they have a dedicated team for blogger outreach. A few skills required for blogging are domain knowledge, good writing skills and dedication and passion. So now.... when you are planning to opt blogging as a full-time profession.
You Tuber
In a digitally-savvy generation, video blogging or You Tube vloggering has snowballed from an innocent hobby to a huge money making career option. You need a cause, a screen presence and a great idea. Then get a camera and just make a video and there you go. If you're good enough you could well be on your way to join showbiz celebrities with millions of followers. About how you can make money through video blogging; you can sell targeted advertising and offer paid reviews and promotions to your audience (once you've established a following). YouTube for example offers a revenue share deal on their adverts via the YouTube Partner Program.
Wine Tasters
Indians love to drink wine and therefore there is a need for a wine professional or sommelier who can help in understanding the different types of wine and help pair wines with specific foods. Wine tasters also help choose wines for various restaurants that would go well with their menu. Another interesting option is to organize wine tasting tours in vineyards in India. Wine experts can also write articles on wines for lifestyle magazines.

Course offering Institutes in India: Institute for Wine and Beverage Studies(New Delhi), Wine Academy of India(Chennai), Christ University(Karnataka)
Radio Jockey
Hello Hyderabad.... !!! Good Morning... !! This is how a Radio Jockey(RJ) wakes you up. If you have a sweet voice and able to grab the attention of the people beside you with your voice then you are born to be a RJ. RJ is responsible for bringing in listeners to the radio centre. It requires enthusiasm, rationality, creativity of mind, good sense of humour, excellent communication skills & ownership of a live appealing voice. Radio Jockeying has become a popular career option for many youngsters. It is an exciting, promising and challenging career for those who have a passion for music. It is the only profession in which one may be recognized by one’s voice.

Course offering Institutes in India: Xaviers Institute of Communication(Mumbai), Institute of Radio Jockeying(IRJ)(Chandigarh), Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT)(New Delhi), Indian Institute of Mass Communication(New Delhi)
Wildlife Photographer
If you have a liking for animals, are passionate about taking pictures and are reasonably good at it too, you can consider building your career in Wildlife Photography. As a wildlife photographer, you have the chance to travel quite a bit and discover the most enchanting outdoors and get loads of creative satisfaction that you probably crave for. To become successful in this field, wildlife photographers must have a strong understanding, plenty of patience so that they can spend all the time that is needed in clicking a winning picture even if it involves waiting for hours at a stretch for that perfect pose or look from a lion, peacock or any other animal.

Course offering Institutes in India: Delhi School of Photography(New Delhi), School of Photography,Bharati Vidyapeeth(Pune), Wildlife Institute of India(Dehradun), National Institute of Photography(Mumbai)
Wedding Planner
Do you remember the role of Anushka Sharma in Band Baaja Baaraat...!!! She played the role of a wedding planner. Do you want to be a wedding planner same as her in the movie..? then you should be Energetic, Creative and flexible to work at odd hours and weekends for this career. You must also have strong organizational and networking skills, aware of all the latest fashion trends and well versed with the customs and traditions followed during weddings across different communities in India. Presently, large percentage of families as well as brides are willing to hire Wedding Planners to handle all the wedding related arrangements right from the engagement, mehendi and sangeet to the actual marriage ceremony.

Course offering Institutes in India: The Wedding Academy(Mumbai), College of Events Media(Pune).
Spa Management
A good spa relaxes your body and takes you to a different world. Spa management and training is something we haven’t heard many people doing. So, where do Spa companies get these awesome masseurs and therapists? A spa training institute will teach you everything. A masseur or therapist can earn around Rs.10,000 as a fresher, and the income increases as you gain more experience.

Course offering Institutes in India: Ananda spa Institute(Hyderabad), Orient Spa Academy(Jaipur), Annabel Spa Institute(Kerala)
Diving Instructor
Are you inspired by the role of Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara? Does marine life excite you? Or does the notion of spending hours in the ocean make you go weak in the knees? If the answer to either of these questions gets your approval, the job of diving instructor is made for you. This may not be an attractive career option for Indians but in the western countries diving is promoted as a water sport.

Course offering Institutes in India: Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute (SDMRI)(Tuticorin), Goa Diving(Goa), Scuba Diving India(Panjim Goa), Planet Scuba India Private Limited(Bangalore), Barracuda Diving(Goa)
Jewellery Designer
Love the thought of designing jewellery? If crafting and fabricating jewellery is your passion, then design your life with jewels. Jewellery today is more of a fashion statement or you can say a reflection of who you are. This profession is not only rewarding but also available for anyone who has a creative bend of mind. The study in this field teaches you basic skills like stone cutting, engraving and polishing and testing the quality of precious metals and gems.

Course offering Institutes in India: Jewellery Design and Technology Institute(Noida), Sinhgad School of Gemology & Jewellery Designing(Pune), Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology(Bangalore), Pearl Academy of Fashion(Chennai), Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery(New Delhi), MJRP College of Fashion Design and Technology(Jaipur), Indian Institute of Jewellery(Mumbai), Indian Diamond Institute(Gujarat)
Choreographer
Do you like to shake your leg while listening to music...? Do you like expressing yourself through dance? Are you a natural-born dancer with a knack for teaching people how to move? If so, then make a move as choreographer. Choreographers use their knowledge of movement and music to create performances that tell stories and express ideas through dance. They produce dance sequences and interpret traditional dances for theater, opera, television, movies and other performance venues. Though the day-to-day activities of a choreographer differ depending on the place of employment, it’s safe to say that their days are largely filled with rehearsals.

Course offering Institutes in India: Sangeet Natak Akademi(New Delhi), Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography(Bangalore), University of Mysore(Mysore), India International Dance Institute(Kolkata), Department of Performing Arts: Alliance University(Bangalore)
Marine and Oceanography
What lies beneath is something that excites everyone! And that's what oceanographers and marine biologists do for a living. They cover a wide range of topics including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean. Biological oceanographers and marine biologists study plants and animals in the marine environment. They are interested in the numbers of marine organisms and how these organisms develop, relate to one another, adapt to their environment, and interact with it.

Course offering Institutes in India: National Institute of Oceanography(Goa), Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS)(Hyderabad), Cochin University of Science and Technology(Cochin), Goa University(Goa), Anna University: Institute for Ocean Managaement(Chennai), Annamalai University(Tamilnadu), Mangalore University(Karnataka), Berhampur University(Orissa)
Wildlife Conservationists
Most people think that there is an abundance of wildlife species in the world, but the truth is, their numbers are dwindling and if nothing is done about it, these species might become endangered and extinct. To preserve wildlife we need wildlife conservationists!!

Course offering Institutes in India: National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)(Bangalore), Amity University(Noida), Wildlife Conservation Society, University of Kota(Rajasthan), Wildlife Institute of India(Dehradun)
Game Designer
Are you addicted to Angry Birds, Farmville, Temple Run, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Max Payne & other similar games? Who doesn't like playing games...!! So now, You too can create your own games! A gaming artist brings his characters to life, making them play, fight battles, vanquish enemies and do whatever he wishes. Game developers create, design, develop and produce video games and manage teams that create the different elements of game production for new-age gadgets like PlayStations, smart phones and tablets.

Course offering Institutes in India: Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics(Maharashtra), Indian School of Gaming(Hyderabad), MIT Institute of Design(Pune), Asian Institute of Gaming and Animation(Bangalore), School of Animation and Visual Effects(Bangalore), Global Institute of Gaming and Animation(Chennai),
Image Consultant
Your image describes about you.... It includes the way one talks and behaves with others. In recent times, Image Consultant is one of the hottest career fields. Also known as Wardrobe Consultant, Fashion Stylist or a Makeover Consultant. Image Consultants advise, to both men and women, on all aspects of personal appearance, presentation and public speaking. Image consulting takes a comprehensive approach, involving all aspects of image that result in people's projection of themselves, beginning with inner image to the outward appearance.

Course offering Institutes in India: Image Consulting Business Institute(Mumbai)
Hair Stylist
Do you know Jawed Habib... one of the finest hair stylist of India. Want to be like him..? then choose for a rewarding career in cosmetology and create new hair styles for people sounds interesting.

Course offering Institutes in India: Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Limited: JH Academy(Mumbai), Institute of Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Treatment(Mumbai), LTA School of Beauty(Mumbai), VLCC Institute(Haryana)
Fitness Trainer
Fitness is an important aspect for any individual to live disease free and stress free life. Fitness Trainers are known by different names such as Aerobics Instructor, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Gym Instructor, Personal and Corporate trainers. They look after the issues concerning the health and physical fitness of their clients.

Course offering Institutes in India: Indian Academy of Fitness Training(Karnataka), Classic Fitness Academy(New Delhi), Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal(Amravati, Maharashtra).
Writer
If you can string words in such a way that it becomes a beautiful necklace of thoughts, this is for you. If you can make one cry or smile or take them miles, you're the one apt for this job, having the biggest advantages of living a new life every single day, in a world of your own. So, pick a pen and paper and start a new page in your life...

Course offering Institutes in India: Xavier's Institute of Communication(Mumbai), The British Council(New Delhi), Ambedkar University(Delhi), Calcutta University(Kolkata), Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan(New Delhi), Center for Research in Art of Film and Television(Delhi), Jawaharlal Nehru University(New Delhi)
Musician/Singer
Does your friends advise you to opt singing as a career...? Is singing your passion...? Want to be singer...? then this would be a great career for you to become famous with your voice and earn. So, start singing the seven notes... Sa...Re...Ga...Ma...Pa...Dha...Ni..!!!

Course offering Institutes in India: University of Mumbai(Mumbai), The True School of Music(Mumbai), Shri Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Kerala, Banaras Hindu University(Varanasi), Visva Bharati University(West Bengal), Rabindra Bharati University(West Bengal), University of Kerala(Kerala), Annamalai University(Tamilnadu), Bengal Music College(Kolkata), University of Calcutta
Chef
Are you interested in cooking..? Do you experiment a lot with food items...? Are you fascinated with the exotic spices, colorful garnishing...? then Here is a perfect choice for you waiting as a career option.. A Chef. Earlier, a chef’s job was not held in high esteem. But, booming hotel and restaurant industry has created an unmatched demand for these professionals. Now, cooking is considered as an art and one who gets to master this art is called the king of tastes. Today, chefs have not only evolved as money churners but glamorous personalities as well. Fine cooking skills have earned them people’s respect too.

Course offering Institutes in India: Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD)(Delhi), Institute of Hotel Management(IHM), Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition(Goa), Culinary Academy of India(Hyderabad), Indian Institute of Hotel Management(Aurangabad), National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology(Noida), Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts(Hyderabad)
Tattoo Artist
Having a tattoo on your body... it may be painful but, some people will have for fashion...!! while someone want to show their love for others...!! Being a Tattoo artist its exciting...!! you can express the ideas of your client with an artistic expression that will last for a lifetime. So this will be an interesting career option for you to choose. The best way to learn tattoo art is to work as an apprentice in a known tattoo studio.

Course offering Institutes in India: Aliens Tattoo Training Institute(Mumbai), Angel Tattoo Design Studio(New Delhi), Devil'z Tattooz(New Delhi)
Coffee Taster
Do you like coffee immensely...? You cannot kick start your day without having a coffee..? Do you like the strong aroma of the coffee...? then you can choose a career in Coffee Tasting.

Course offering Institutes in India: Coffee Board(Bangalore), Indian Institute of Plantation Management(Bangalore)
Interior Designer
Do you have interest in designing your home surroundings..? Do you wish to redesign your personal space...? Well, if your answer is yes... then this will be a perfect career option for you to choose. Interior designers should creative, imaginative and artistic. They also need to be disciplined, organized and skilled business people. Combining knowledge with aesthetic vision, interior designers work with clients and other design professionals to develop design solutions that are safe, functional, attractive and meet the needs of the people using the space.

Course offering Institutes in India: Vogue institute of fashion Technology(Bangalore), St. Francis Institute of Art and Design(SFIAD)(Mumbai), Arch Academy of Design(Jaipur), Sir J. J. School of Art(Mumbai), Shri Devi College of Interior Design(Mangalore), National Institute of Design(Ahmedabad), College of Architecture(Nasik)
Video Jockey
Would you like to see yourselves in the television...? Do you have immense knowledge on music albums...? then video jockeying would be a right option for you. A Video Jockey (or VJ) is an announcer who introduces and plays videos on music channels. A VJ must constantly keep up-to-date on the latest trends in music, all the latest videos and information about music stars and other celebrities. Now, VJs anchor reality shows, host comic series along with countdown shows, they also incorporate live television feeds and music.
Disc Jockey
Remix of songs... sounds... is done by a Disc Jockey(or a DJ). DJ selects and plays pre-recorded music for an intended audience usually in a club setting, a neighborhood party or even at a discotheque. The making of a Club Disc Jockey requires the knowledge of the mood of the intended audience, the performance setting, the preferred medium, and the development of sound manipulation.

Course offering Institutes in India: ScratchZ DJ Academy(Bangalore), Sound of soul(New Delhi)
Journalist
Pen is mightier than the sword. In Recent times, everyone wants to be aware about what is happening around them in the world. It is the media that is the source of all that information, be it print media like the newspapers and magazines; electronic media like the Internet or Audio/Visual Media like TV, Radio. And it is the ‘journalists’ who are the ones actually responsible for all that information. Believe it or not, they hold the power to influence the whole crowds with the first hand information that they possess. Journalism includes investigating, analyzing and reporting local as well as world events, trends, current affairs, and so on.

Course offering Institutes in India: University of Calcutta(Kolkata), Mudra Institute of Communications(Ahmedabad), Indian Institute of Mass Communication(New Delhi), The Asian College of Journalism(Chennai), Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM)(Bangalore), Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication(Pune), Xavier Institute of Communications(Mumbai), University of Delhi(Delhi), Pune University(Pune), University of Mumbai(Mumbai), Chennai University(Chennai)
Modeling
Do you crave for fashion, designer clothes, glamour, being center stage and traveling around the world...? Do you want to pursue a professional modeling career... ? If so, then you should have dedication, Professional attitude to take that crucial step onto the catwalk. Now-a-days every company needs glamorous models to start and endorse a variety of products or to flash the creations of fashion designers. Moreover modeling is a very alluring field with innumerable opportunities to travel and earn handsome money. Models also get to meet people from different walks of life. An established model can get a handsome pay for every assignment they do. All these aspects have made modeling a desirable, attractive and lucrative career for the youth in our county.

Course offering Institutes in India: R K Films & Media Academy(New Delhi)
Acting
Have you ever stood in front of a mirror enacting a scene from your favorite movie? Have you ever visualized yourself making the acceptance speech with an Oscar in your hand? Then why don't you try for a chance in acting career...!! To be an actor, you should be passionate about it. You also should have skills and patience to get successful in this career.

Course offering Institutes in India: Film and Television Institute of India(Pune), National School of Drama(Delhi), The Barry John Acting studio(Mumbai), Whistling Woods International(Mumbai), Roshan Taneja Acting Studio(Mumbai), Anupan Kher's Actor Prepares(Mumbai), Asian Academy of Film and Television(AAFT)(Noida), Center for Research in Art of Film and Television(CRAFT)(Delhi), Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute(Mumbai), Delhi Film Institute(Delhi), R K Films & Media Academy(New Delhi), Zee academy of media arts(ZIMA)(Mumbai)
Animator
Have you seen Avatar and Eega movies...!! They are absolutely the visual wonders to watch. These wonders are created by animators. In recent times... Animation movies are in demand to entertain us. Do you know how these characters were born and how it is possible to create wonders with the art of drawing. Creative thinking is necessary in this field.

Course offering Institutes in India: The Indian Institute of Digital Art &Animation(Kolkata), Arena Animation(Delhi), Global Institute of Gaming and Animation(Chennai), Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic(Mumbai), National Institute of Design(Ahmedabad), Picasso Animation College(New Delhi), FX SCHOOL(Mumbai), Industrial Design Centre (IDC)(IIT Bombay)
Chocolate taster
Does anyone have an idea about a career called Chocolate Taster. Yes, its true. The duty of a chocolate taster is to taste the chocolates quality.... for that he/she will be paid for it. Sounds delicious! Isn't it? In order to opt this as a career... you just need to have a sweet tooth.

Course offering Institutes in India: Chocolate Academy(Mumbai)
Recycling
What happens to the things you throw away? If you dispose of them in the trash, your old stuff will probably end up sitting in a landfill. But if you recycle, the materials you got rid of yesterday could end up back on a store's shelf in the future. Recycling is the practice of reusing materials in existing products to create new ones. This can be accomplished in expected ways, such as using recycled paper as packaging material. Recycling helps to conserve limited resources, and it has other environmental benefits as well.
Chocolatier
Whether we talk about kids or adults, the fact remains the same.. "Everybody likes chocolate!". And that's the reason that the business of chocolate making industries has always remained at the top of their heights. It will not be wrong if we say like- "Chocolate was, chocolate is, and it will be forever!".

That is why, now the name of chocolate-making has came as nice career option for the interested people. Earlier, it was considered as a common hobby, but now it has taken shape into a better profession.

Course offering Institutes in India: Chocolate Academy(Mumbai), Swisswrap Chocolate Academy(Mumbai), Craft and Social Development Organization (CSDO)(New Delhi), Barry Callebaut India Pvt. Ltd.(Mumbai), Magnificance Academy of Packaging Professionals(MAPP)(New Delhi)
Life Coach
Everyone teaches us and says that we shall be happy, but no one tells us how to be happy.

Life coach holds your hand and walks with you, so that you can learn about life. Your coach will increase your self awareness to take you from where you are to where you want to be so that you can live a fulfilling life. In this job you would need excellent listening and questioning skills. You would also need to have an open mind and not judge people.

Course offering Institutes in India: Symbiosis Coaching, NLP Coaching Academy(Bangalore)
Cartoonist
A career as a cartoonist is for people who are naturally gifted with a creative mind. Additionally, cartoonists must have the ability to draw, both by hand as well as on the computer. If you have a passion for cartoons and the ability to write and draw on a wide variety of topics, this is the perfect career choice for you!Cartoonists must have a good sense of humor. More importantly, however, they must have the ability to meet deadlines and work under immense pressure. A professional cartoonist is ideally someone who can think out of the box and constantly innovate. Cartoonists write and illustrate the cartoons we see everyday in newspapers and magazines. These cartoons may be part of an advertisement, be meant to entertain us, or make a political statement.

Course offering Institutes in India: R L Institute of Animation & Media Studies(Tamilnadu), Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda(Gujarat), The Indian Institute of Digital Art &Animation(Kolkata), Arena Animation(Delhi), Global Institute of Gaming and Animation(Chennai), Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic(Mumbai), National Institute of Design(Ahmedabad), Picasso Animation College(New Delhi), FX SCHOOL(Mumbai), Industrial Design Centre (IDC)(IIT Bombay)
Ice-cream taster
What's your favorite dessert? Every time you have your dinner, you think about going out and having an ice-cream. Then, how about opting for a job as Ice-cream taster. This is the special kind of job which you would like to do at any cost. All you need is a university degree in Chemistry, Food Science or Business and the proverbial sweet tooth to become an ice cream taster. Isn't that awesome.
Adventure Sports
Do you love living life on the edge? Is your idea of a perfect day one where you have a rendezvous with nature? Do you consider your life one big adventure and are eager to make it even more so? Then look no further, for a career in adventure sports might be just what you are looking for! While the perk of this kind of careers is the obvious fact that you get to spend most of your time outdoors, it also provides you with a unique opportunity to transform your hobby into a rewarding profession.

Course offering Institutes in India: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(Darjeeling), Nehru Institute of Mountaineering(Uttarakhand), Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Water Sports(J&K), Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports(Manali), Regional Mountaineering Centre, (McLeodganj), Winter Sports Skiing Centre(Kulu), High Altitude Trekking & Skiing Centre(Shimla), Mountaineering Sub-Centres(Himachal Pradesh), Water Sports Centre(Bilaspur), Regional Water Sports Centre(Pong Dam), Adventure Sports Centre(Hatkoti), Balloon Club of India(New Delhi), Tenzing Norgay Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(Darjeeling), National Institute of Water Sports (Goa)
Event Manager
If you enjoy planning, organizing and meeting people, this could be just what you are looking for. Events managers are responsible for organizing and running all kinds of events. You would control the whole project, from planning at the start to running the event on the day. To become an events manager, you will need to have good communication and 'people' skills. You will need to be good at problem-solving. You will also need to have lots of determination and a positive attitude.

Course offering Institutes in India: National Institute of Event Management(Mumbai), National Academy of Event Management and Development(Delhi), College of Events & Media(Pune), Indian Institute of Learning & Advanced Development(Gurgaon)
Voice Over Artist
If you are able to emote through your voice, this is the best career for you. No college degree or formal education is required, and you get to live a new character every day. Unlike acting, this is not a tough industry to get in and pays big bucks. With the dubbed foreign language movies and shows gaining in popularity, this industry is, indeed, growing fast.

Course offering Institutes in India: EMDI Institute(Mumbai), Xavier Institute of Communication(Mumbai), ISOMES BAG Films(Noida), Asian Academy of Film and Television(Noida), Academy of Radio Management(New Delhi), Institute of Voice Culture and Digital Dubbing Studio(Mumbai), AAROHA-The Center for Voice and Performance Empowerment(Mumbai), Accent & Communication Training Institute India(Mumbai)
Air Hostess
Passenger who travels by air is concerned to be in a comfort and safe zone. This is possible with the help of air-hostess in the flights. Air hostess, often called stewardess, cabin crew or flight attendant, is one of the female members, whom an airline company employs to be a part of the aircrew. Flight attendants are even tasked with various types of customer services like serving drinks and meals to the passengers. Starting from welcoming the passengers to giving demonstration about the different emergency devices is even part of the job role of an air hostess.

Course offering Institutes in India: Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Aeronautics(Jaipur), All India Institute of Aeronautics(Dehradun), Kingfisher Training Academy(KTA)(Mumbai), Air Hostess Academy(AHA), Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy, Universal Aviation Academy (UAA)(Chennai), Jet Aviation Academy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA).

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