Trending Unconventional Jobs

TRENDING UNCONVENTIONAL JOBS

How many times have we heard that men should go to work, and women should be homemakers? Moreover, growing up as a kid, I have only heard the professions “doctors”, “engineers” and “lawyers” being linked to respect. It wasn’t until recently, that this flawed thinking was challenged. With the advent of the internet, and the subsequent spread of awareness, streams apart from science and commerce started gaining recognition. People were exposed to new fields and jobs. And boom! Unconventional jobs started replacing the usual, boring, conventional jobs.

Unconventional jobs are out-of-the-box jobs which require creativity, confidence and stand apart from the usual 9 to 5. They can be done from the comfort of one’s home, are profitable, aren’t gender specific, and require no big capital investment. Recently, the Covid- 19 pandemic induced global lockdown, forced people to find creative ways to earn remotely. Thus, unconventional jobs quickly started gaining popularity.

If you like the idea of a heavy salary and flexible work timings, we have got you covered. Here is a list of fast-growing, unique jobs you should definitely consider in order to earn a steady income:

1. Influencer

Social Media Influencers are personalities who create and share content that inspires, entertains, and motivates people. Over time, they gain a loyal following of people who resonate and connect with them. The direct communication between influencers and their followers, sparks conversations and drives social change. Social media influencers are trend setters who inspire the society.

Influencers usually use various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Blogs to gain reach. Top category industries for influencers include Gaming, Comedy, Family, Health and Wellness, Fashion & Beauty, Technology, Auto, Music and Travel. The job of an influencer is extremely rewarding and comfortable. One can work independently at their convenience, and simultaneously mint money.

Earnings depend majorly on the basis of followers and the type of brand endorsement they indulge in (could be domestic, international, luxury, etc.)

2. Fitness Coach

It is rightly said that “health is wealth.” Today, millennials have grown immensely conscious of the impact a healthy body has on the mind. This has led to them prioritizing their fitness. These days people are so absorbed in their work lives that they forget to keep their health in check. Often, they just need a little push to keep going after a long, tiring day at work. Here’s where a fitness coach steps in, to provide that much needed inspiration, motivation, and nutritional guidance to get that body back in shape.

The fitness industry is witnessing exponential growth due to the pandemic and many people are switching from their corporate jobs to being fitness coaches- online as well as offline. This job doesn’t demand a lot of degrees. It only requires one to know the basics of nutrition and training. In case one wants to take a step further in this direction, he/she can get certified under the foundation and expert courses offered by INFS- the largest Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences that provides online certification in fitness in India. An INFS certified coach can take online consultations and earn between 20,000 to 1 lakh based on experience.

3. Content Writer

Currently, the job of a content writer is the need of the hour. The world revolves around the internet- and the most important job is that of a content writer. They basically run the marketing and PR of a company much like social media influencers, but through their words. Best part about this job, is that you don’t need any specific qualifications. All you need is creativity and commitment. That’s enough to sail you through all your work in this field. Another perk is the flexibility that this job offers. One gets to take up content writing at any given point in one’s professional life, as well as on the side. Potential earning for beginners can range between Rs 8,000-Rs 10,000 per month. Whereas, experienced content writers can earn anywhere between Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000 per month.

4. Online Start- Ups

One of the most prevalent business ideas in current times, is one of an online start up. Taking your business online, be it whichever industry, enables you to gain reach as it helps your potential customers find you. Google Ads and SEO/SEM have made it extremely easy for business owners to switch from traditional markets to a broader audience.

This line of work has seen an immense boost due to the pandemic as people have been avoiding physical shopping. They prefer e-shopping and use various platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. It gives small entrepreneurs a huge advantage by displaying their products to a larger customer base through the social media algorithms and sharing.

These are just four of many unconventional jobs available today. Keep your eyes open for other potential job opportunities around you.