Top 5 coolest jobs for women
Here's the latest on Barbie: She’s taken up a brand new career as (hold your breath) a computer engineer! Yes, the traditional 'blonde' Barbie to be launched later this year will don a pair of spectacles and sport a Bluetooth headset, smartphone and pink laptop! Pretty shocking, huh? Well, if Barbie could make such a radical career change, so should you… especially since we've listed some of the coolest jobs for women in 2010!
Pet groomerIf your dream of becoming a vet just to be around furry little creatures didn't quite pan out, well, here's a job that helps you do just that. Quite honestly, pet grooming isn't exactly the most "in-demand" career on the block but it sure is gaining popularity especially since people treat their pets like family. The job involves grooming people's pets but you could also take your services a step further and offer a daycare/ boarding facilities too. All you really need is a love for animals and a little research on pet grooming, products you can use etc. Try institutes like Tailwaggers in Mumbai, Fuzzy Wuzzy in Bangalore and Scooby Scrub in New Delhi for some formal training.
E-tutorThough you've got tons of knowledge, the idea of teaching a bunch of naughty little ten-year-olds can be quite putting off. That's why e-tutoring would be a great option for you. Plus, it allows you to work from home. The job involves teaching a class consisting of anywhere from five to 20 students. These students could be based all over the world - North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, India, anywhere! And depending on the subject you are teaching, your students could be school kids, collegians, professionals or even entrepreneurs. So what are you waiting for? Register yourself on an e-tutoring site like etuitions.org.
Alternative healerAlternative therapies are pretty much a rage these days, what with all the spa resorts and massage parlours sprouting up everywhere. Well, we're not telling you to open your own resort. Sure you don't have the money for that. But here's a career option that is just as good. Become an alternative healer. Just learn a healing technique like acupressure, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, reiki and you're set! The best part is that your career will bring relief to people from all kinds of ailments - arthritis, muscle tensions, respiratory problems, stress etc.
Life coachWondering what that is? Well, to put it simply, you get paid to help people make a success of their lives. This means all round success – job, relationships, everything! So why would someone hire you? For pretty much the same reason that a sports team hires a coach. People are constantly trying to achieve more rewarding jobs, have better relationships, find more free time, set and achieve goals, improve some life area or the other or just all round development. You need to work with your clients, encourage them and help them achieve all of that. Sounds interesting? You bet it is. Though life coaches don't require to have any credentials by law, it would help if you did underwent a coach training course and joined the International Coach Federation to keep in touch with other coaches like yourself.
Eco interior designerEveryone is turning green these days, becoming environmentally-conscious et al. Well, that only means one thing. Another career opportunity! For most people today, being eco-friendly goes beyond not using plastic bags. They want their homes to be eco-friendly too. That's where you come in. A basic interior design course, of course, is not going to be enough. You will need to do a good amount of research on non-toxic paints, organic materials, energy-saving options etc as well as eco-friendly design techniques. But if that’s your area of interest, it should be a breeze.
Pet groomerIf your dream of becoming a vet just to be around furry little creatures didn't quite pan out, well, here's a job that helps you do just that. Quite honestly, pet grooming isn't exactly the most "in-demand" career on the block but it sure is gaining popularity especially since people treat their pets like family. The job involves grooming people's pets but you could also take your services a step further and offer a daycare/ boarding facilities too. All you really need is a love for animals and a little research on pet grooming, products you can use etc. Try institutes like Tailwaggers in Mumbai, Fuzzy Wuzzy in Bangalore and Scooby Scrub in New Delhi for some formal training.
E-tutorThough you've got tons of knowledge, the idea of teaching a bunch of naughty little ten-year-olds can be quite putting off. That's why e-tutoring would be a great option for you. Plus, it allows you to work from home. The job involves teaching a class consisting of anywhere from five to 20 students. These students could be based all over the world - North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, India, anywhere! And depending on the subject you are teaching, your students could be school kids, collegians, professionals or even entrepreneurs. So what are you waiting for? Register yourself on an e-tutoring site like etuitions.org.
Alternative healerAlternative therapies are pretty much a rage these days, what with all the spa resorts and massage parlours sprouting up everywhere. Well, we're not telling you to open your own resort. Sure you don't have the money for that. But here's a career option that is just as good. Become an alternative healer. Just learn a healing technique like acupressure, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, reiki and you're set! The best part is that your career will bring relief to people from all kinds of ailments - arthritis, muscle tensions, respiratory problems, stress etc.
Life coachWondering what that is? Well, to put it simply, you get paid to help people make a success of their lives. This means all round success – job, relationships, everything! So why would someone hire you? For pretty much the same reason that a sports team hires a coach. People are constantly trying to achieve more rewarding jobs, have better relationships, find more free time, set and achieve goals, improve some life area or the other or just all round development. You need to work with your clients, encourage them and help them achieve all of that. Sounds interesting? You bet it is. Though life coaches don't require to have any credentials by law, it would help if you did underwent a coach training course and joined the International Coach Federation to keep in touch with other coaches like yourself.
Eco interior designerEveryone is turning green these days, becoming environmentally-conscious et al. Well, that only means one thing. Another career opportunity! For most people today, being eco-friendly goes beyond not using plastic bags. They want their homes to be eco-friendly too. That's where you come in. A basic interior design course, of course, is not going to be enough. You will need to do a good amount of research on non-toxic paints, organic materials, energy-saving options etc as well as eco-friendly design techniques. But if that’s your area of interest, it should be a breeze.
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