Top 10 Upcoming Careers in West Bengal

West Bengal is a rich state. It has wildlife sanctuaries, cultural heritage, hill stations, flora and fauna, delicacies, tea plantations and architectural wonders to boast about. One can just never get enough of the state in terms of its cultural diversity. Bengal, being the hub of creativity in India has given birth to a number of great artisans, authors, artists, filmmakers and a lot of other professionals that are related to the creative fields available today.

Such is the vibe of the state that people don’t really need to search for inspiration, it is available in every corner of every city in Bengal. While there is a major section of the state contributing to professions like Engineering, MBBS and Management. There is also a huge population that has risen above the stereotypical mind- set and opted for a career which is in line with their areas of interest.

1. Blogging

‘Content is King’ It was earlier, it still is and it will be in the years to come. People who are driven by a passion to write about things and express themselves by penning down their thoughts are the ones opting for Blogging as a career. It is relatively an upcoming career option that has a lot of scope for growth in the times to come. One needs to be well versed with the upcoming trends, should be able to create content which is engaging and is able to attract traffic to the blog.

2. Film Making

The art of getting behind the camera and capturing the intense emotions is something you need to be good at, if you wish to make a career in film making. People with a keen interest in film making are inclined towards documentaries, mainstream cinema and ad films. There are various roles that candidates with a passion in film making can step into, depending on their interests.

3. Journalism

Those with a nose for news, an interest in raising the voice of the people, in fighting for their rights and in informing the nation about the events across the globe can pursue a career in Journalism. Broadly, there are three divisions to Journalism namely print, broadcast and digital. Candidates can opt for the desired segment depending on their skills.

4. Photography

Photographers are skilled at capturing a still image which reveals a story. They render emotions to an image giving it the feel that they wish the image should portray. Wildlife photography, event photography, nature photography, celebrity photography, product photography, street photography, are few of the trending areas photographers are lending their vision to. 

5. Wildlife Conservation

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If wildlife excites you and you are ready to invest your life in conversing them and their habitat, then wildlife conservation is career for you. Extensive research, data analysis and field study are the core responsibilities. The wildlife is in the red zone, with most of the species facing the threat of extinction, there is an increased demand for wildlife conservation experts.

6. Event Management

We are living in an era where big fat weddings just got fatter and every occasion is now complemented with a high profile event being organized for it. Not just personal events but the corporate events also need a professional event management agency to make sure the event is a success. If you have out of the box ideas and can give a different USP to each event, this career is for you.

7. Food Critic

Food critics have the responsibility of testing and reviewing dishes eaten in restaurants. They also judge the restaurant on the service quality and its atmosphere. Food critics usually write for newspapers, magazines and food-related websites. They are expected to be unbiased in their judgment and have to maintain a low profile and approach the restaurant like any other customer for a fair and honest review.

8. Hotel Management

The hospitality and tourism sector is booming right now. There is a huge demand for professionals in the hospitality sector. Chefs, front desk management, service managers, general managers, there are a number of options for hotel management graduates today.

9. Tea Sommelier

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Tea Sommeliers are the professionals who analyse different types of tea flavors across the world and provide their views about the best quality for production. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world hence, Tea Sommeliers are gaining popularity over the years and they have a huge demand in the market.

10. Entreprenuership

‘Do It Yourself’ is the new career trend. The current generation likes to experiment and is ready to take risks. There are zillions of ideas floating in their minds, hence being an entrepreneur is the career plan for majority of the section today. With major industry giants like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon, Facebook minting crores, students are now keen on giving shape to their ideas and starting their own venture.

The market trend is now changing, though engineering, medical and MBA still win the race but the relatively new career options are gaining popularity at a fast pace. More and more candidates are opting for these upcoming careers or the off-beat careers as they are popularly called. It is time to break the chains and bring about a change, are you up for it?