Unique Career Options For Indian Youth!

India is the world's fastest growing major economy. It is set to become one of the three largest economies in the world in the near future. This means that millions of Indian youth will compete for lucrative and interesting jobs. But, what are the new and unique job opportunities that Indian youth have before them?

• Translator

India is a country with 22 scheduled languages and hundreds of other languages spoken by hundreds of thousands of people. The growth of Indian companies means that there will be a demand for translators who not only translate a foreign language to an Indian language, but also translate Indian languages.

Avareage salary: Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1 lakh a month

• Ethical Hacker

Ethical hackers are computer professionals who hack a computer in order to highlight the loopholes in the system. Ethical hackers are expected to be proficient in various programming languages. Companies seek such professionals to improve their security systems which can be very vulnerable these days.

Average salary: 2.5 lakhs to 10 lakhs annually (depending on experience)

• Urban Planner

Although India is still a rural-based country, large scale migration from rural to urban areas is taking place. People seek better access to jobs, education and livelihoods which are predominantly available in urban areas. Urban Planners plan localities with good access to housing, recreation and workspaces. It is important to have a good balance between demand and supply of space in urban areas.

Average salary: Rs 533,325 annually

• Archaeologist

An Archaeologist is a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. India's rich history over 5000 years means that there is still a lot of opportunities which remain undiscovered. Moreover, Archaeologists will also help in preserving exisiting monuments. This will directly boost our tourism sector.

Average salary: 3 lakhs per annum

• Chef

India is known for its diversity in food and flavour. There is wide-spread demand for Indian chefs in western countries. A Chef working in India also has access to numerous career opportunities from boutique hotels to their own entrepreneurial ventures. The love for food knows no bounds, and a chef is sure to help us fall in love with food.

Average salary: 30, 000 INR to 3 lakh INR a month

• Policy Analyst

Although it may seem like a boring job, a Policy Analyst works in real-life situations while dealing with social, political and economic challenges. Being a Policy Analyst in India is very exciting given the different demographics and culture. Also, a Policy Analyst may work with political parties and politicians in creating a good campaign.

Average salary: 3.5 lakhs per annum

The days of conventional job options are long gone. Go ahead and find a unique job that you'll love!