Best 5 Unconventional Career Options For Ambitious Students

Jul 07 2019 by Mohit Verma

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Unconventional Career Options: Those career options, of which, students are not generally aware of or path is not overcrowded like Engineering, Medical, CA, and so on are stated as unconventional career options. Such career options are meant for creative & ambitious people.

What you need to have to enroll in unconventional career options?

  • Mentor
  • Network
  • Talent
  • Experience
  • Patience
  • Money
  • Robust Health
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Knowledge
  • Strong Determination

Conventional career options fail to give you the creative space and many students end up feeling like inconsequential cogs in a machine. And thus, we bring you a list of…

Best 5 Unconventional Career Options –

Acting

An actor works to portray a character in movies, plays, television shows, theater production, events or any other variety of performance. Actors audition for roles and, if selected, perform the necessary roles to bring the characters to life. Much of an actor’s time is spent in rehearsing the part, coordinating with directors & producers, meeting with agents or casting directors, reading scripts, and otherwise attending to behind-the-scenes necessities.

Modelling

Modelling, a lucrative career option attracts lacs of youngsters (boys & girls) in India. With the expansion of consumerism & media there has been a fabulous boost in this industry. However, it is a highly competitive and short- lived career. Modelling can be classified into – ramp modelling, television modelling and print modelling.

Cinematography

A Cinematographer, also known as Director of Photography, needs to be an expert, as in harnessing both, the technical & artistic capabilities of a movie camera. Cinematographers plays with the camera and tries to explore the possibilities in same such as its movement, images it captures, the light it receives, etc. They also make necessary decisions about cinematic elements such as lenses, filters, lights, and other camera/lighting requirements.

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Visual Effects (VFX)

VFX industry is growing at a massive rate and even Bollywood is taking notice. VFX aspirants need to be good at visualisation as well as have in-depth knowledge of the various VFX softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, AutoDesk. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and computer generated imagery to create environments which looks realistic.

Personality Development (Grooming)

From communication skills to etiquettes, the word “personality” is a broad term describing the physical and mental state of a person. In general sense, no matter how old you are, there is always room for improvement in personality. Hence, personality development includes – social skills, attitude, communication skills, etiquettes, emotional health, behaviour, etc. For every student, personality development is a ‘must-to-go-with’ thing.

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Other Information –

  • A degree in Mass Communication, Acting, Cinematography, etc. and experience in college societies will give a boost to your career.
  • It is better to check out the reputation of the intitute, director, producer, or any other person who is providing you opportunity in such unconventional career options.
  • There is no age requirement for pursuing uncoventional career options; they have opportunities from infants to elderly people.