Vijay Garg
Career advancement has played a crucial role in shaping the present world. Today every new hobby, habit, requirement, development can become a reason for a new career to rise and evolve. From primary habits like eating to keen curiosity in not just technology but currently any work has helped us achieve exciting new-age career opportunities. Let’s explore and understand some jobs that no one would have thought could exist.
While newspapers were the core of awareness, making people read and picture, some decided to show it to the world. The history of Indian broadcast journalism dates back to 1959. The current situation of Indian journalism demands evolution. Don’t want to write articles or read news from the teleprompter? Then become a video journalist. Create videos and cover daily news and updates. With social media being the core of engagement, creating news posts for social media is now a career. Several genres of work such as sports, environment, financial are available to work. Do you have the curiosity to know more and wish to help people comprehend complex affairs, then this could be your opportunity.
With machines taking over our lives, obesity is a problem faced by all rage of ages groups. Not just that, the idea of fitness is stimulating the brains of the working class of people. This rising interest has obtained the need for Dieticians and it created a career opportunity. The job involves creating charts and plans as per the clients’ needs and health conditions. At the same time, they encourage them to live a healthy life and change their approach and attitude towards food and nourishment.
A B.Sc. or B.A in nutrition followed by a PG Diploma or M.Sc. in food and nutrition makes you eligible for the Dietician Entrance exam to achieve a Dietician license from IDA.
The industrial revolution and current times have caused environmental damage to the extent that now it needs absolute attention. Though it’s something not to celebrate about yet has created career slots in most fields. Any area you may be pursuing your degree in will have a special section reserved for the environment and related problems.
Bifurcation: Research and teaching (Ecologist, biologist, biochemist, natural resource specialist, etc.), Management (policies, resources) Environment communicators (Journalist, teachers, fundraisers), Conservation (conversation technicians, fisheries, and wildlife managers), Engineering and Science (Quality manager, marine biologist, resource treatment, pollution control), Policies and Legislation (Lawyers, Protection Agency, etc.).
Planning and Analysis: They look into ways of reducing environmental damage.
Are you a social butterfly? This could be your career opportunity. It took us a long to change our world into a global village. Connected through social networks now the village needs social media managers. Production of quality content and helping the outlet in their growth by keeping track of the company’s marketing can help you ace this job. The content varies from producing simple blogs to making videos and designing Facebook and Instagram posts. Currently, the job is trending among young adults. The social media manager’s goal is to get the best out of these social media platforms.
Social media management refers to the process of overseeing and managing an organization’s social media presence. It involves creating, scheduling, and publishing content, engaging with the audience, monitoring social media channels, and analyzing performance to achieve marketing and communication goals.
Social media management is important because it allows businesses to connect with their target audience, build brand awareness, and engage with customers in real-time. It enables organizations to showcase their products or services, gain valuable insights from customer feedback, and stay ahead of competitors in the digital landscape.
The key responsibilities of a social media manager typically include developing social media strategies, creating content calendars, curating and creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, monitoring trends and conversations, responding to comments and messages, analyzing metrics and performance, and staying updated with industry trends.
The choice of social media platforms depends on the target audience and the nature of the business. It’s essential to identify where the target audience is most active and engaged. Common platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest. It’s important to research and understand the demographics, preferences, and engagement levels on different platforms to make informed decisions.
Cooking and eating delicious food was always a part of our culture. But over a decade, culinary art has taken a hype around the country making it a career. Imagine having mouth-watering food on your plate that is well presented. Culinary art involves the process of making the food look elegant. It requires a proficient set of skills and comprehension of balanced nutrition and the science of food. From simple presentation techniques like using a spoon to complex lab techniques, the plate is your canvas, and you paint it with food.
To enter the field and get the job, one must complete a Graduation in Culinary art (cooking, baking, hospitality management, etc.) followed by a post-graduation to specialize in the desired field.
Who could have thought that making people laugh could be a job someday? Though the origins of stand-up comedy date back 1860s in America, it is still a new field for India. Do you have the skills to stand up on a stage and tell the crowd a joke that makes them go ROFL?! (Rolling on the floor laughing),the this is the career for you. Still developing, the field now has teachers taking up diploma courses. The process of writing jokes is taught by comedians. All you need to do is sign up for the course (not engineering) or practice your jokes at an open mic and you are good to go!
New age career job opportunities portray simplicity in their ways. All you need is interest and hard work.
New-age career opportunities refer to emerging job roles and industries that have gained significance due to advancements in technology, changing market trends, and evolving societal needs.
New-age careers are often driven by innovation, offer the potential for high growth and impact, and allow individuals to work on cutting-edge technologies and ideas. They can provide exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Industries such as technology, digital marketing, renewable energy, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual reality, cybersecurity, and sustainable development are known to offer interesting new-age career opportunities.
Examples of new-age careers include data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, virtual reality developers, blockchain experts, digital marketing specialists, renewable energy engineers, AI ethics consultants, UX/UI designers, drone operators, and sustainable business consultants.
(The writer is Retired Principal Educational Columnist Malout).
