The marks achieved by students (and resultantly the college cut-offs) are reaching never before heights. Significantly, it is not just a single student who is scoring above 90% marks; it has rather become a norm among the students. With such a cut throat competition, students always strive for something extra that would give them an edge over their counterparts. This approach has added to the popularity of a number of off-beat careers. While there are hundreds of such options on offer today, the students must think about their interest before deciding on the course he/she wants to enrol into. To ease the situation for you, here we present some of the best off beat career options for you "“
Air Hostess
If you are looking for a glamorous career that involves a good pay and lots of travelling, this is the perfect choice for you! Some of the necessary requirements of this job include good communication skills, good looks and a positive attitude. Girls between 18 to 26 years of age are eligible for this job. There are also certain height and weight requirements which vary according to the different airlines. As an air hostess, you can earn anything between 25,000 to 2 lakhs per month.
Chef
Can you point out the ingredients of a dish just by smelling it? Do you inspire to be the next master chef? Guess what? There is no stopping you! A diploma or a degree in hotel management followed by a certificate chef course would set you right on the path of becoming a renowned chef. Once you earn a name for yourself, there is no limit to the amount of money you can earn as a chef. The hierarchy of your career would begin at 'cook or assistant' and end at 'executive chef'.
Fitness trainer
Have you ever wondered how do the celebrities manage to come up with 6-8 pack abs and shed those extra kilos whenever they want to? The magician behind those attractive body figures is their fitness trainer. With people becoming increasingly aware about their fitness, this career has gained much publicity over the past decade or so. Enrolling yourself in a physical education course from a renowned college after 10+2 is the straight forward path towards becoming a fitness trainer.
Critic
While it may seem like an easy job, being a critic requires an in-depth knowledge of one's field and several perspectives attached to it. There is no formal qualification required to become a critic. The only two things needed are an excellent command over the language in which you wish to write your reviews and an unparallel knowledge about the field you choose. Critics belong to a variety of industries, including films, foods, politics and many more. The salary earned by a critic is highly dependent upon the media house he/she is related with.
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