There was a time when career options were limited to banking, engineering and teaching. Then came social media and DJing. However, given the current trends in the job market, these 5 jobs will be the next generation jobs.
Bloggers: Thought starting a blog is only good as a hobby? You’re mistaken. Blogging is the new trending career option which can help you make good bucks. Already an established career path abroad, blogging concept is catching up in India as well. In the next few years it’s going to be the next big thing! Blogging is not just limited to fashion and food but also travel, technology, home decor and whatever else you can imagine. The key is to be original and creative. More importantly, if you really want to make money from it, treat it like business and not a hobby.
Life coach: Job of a life coach is going to become one of the most popular career options within the next 5 years. What does a life coach do? Well, he/she takes time to listen patiently and give practical advice to people on major life decisions such as career, relationships, illness etc. Currently there is no formal education a person can take to become a life coach, but a degree in counseling will help.
Image consultant: Let’s accept it, people judge you in a matter of seconds by their first impression of you. Whether you want to make a good impression socially or professionally, it’s important to carry off yourself with grace and smartness. Not everyone is born with these qualities and here’s when image consultant steps in. They help you achieve a desired personality and look by helping you pick the right clothes that match your body type and also help you improve your etiquette, body language and communication skills.
Web designers: Everything is going digital these days – from shopping to education and what not! So it’s obvious that the demand of web designers has risen. Web designing is a booming career option and is only getting bigger.
Financial advisor: Financial advisors are high in demand. They help people save and utilise the most important thing – money! Financial advisors help their clients in dealing with their finances the right way. The job requires them to manage money of their clients by giving them right advice on investments, stocks and their spending.
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