Warm up to cool jobs

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Summer’s here and teenagers are looking forward to a round of learning and experience and earning some extra bucks. For many, summer breaks are the ideal time for taking up part-time jobs. It’s not only an opportunity to earn, but also to explore one’s interests to draft one’s career graph.
While the traditional options remain the hot favourites, many are experimenting with new and challenging options.
“Earlier, money was the only priority for the youth when hunting for a part-time job. For them it was just a way of earning some money and having a good time. But now the desire to prove that we are ready and well-equipped to face new challenges of life inspires us to take up even offbeat jobs. Such job may also help us shape our careers,” says Adityi Bhatnagar, 21, a DU student.
Those looking to do some social work can start out volunteering with NGOs and participate in their activities. Many college students find this personally satisfying as they feel they are contributing their time and effort for the betterment of the nation. “Working for a cause like Teach For India, I am contributing against education inequity,” says Nakul Arora, BHU student.
The number of opportunities for summer jobs have multiplied. Those who love to write intern with a newspaper or magazine house. “Working with the newspaper helps me hone my writing skills. By doing this, I am also trying to find out if journalism is my future,” says Swati, who is awaiting her Board results.
Going online is a new thing. With talent and right skills, you can develop blogs, edit online pages and be a content writer. Niladri Sekhar Datta, a student, found a niche as a writer when he took up jobs with a few content writing firms. “I started editing copy online one summer. The remuneration was good. I earned `9,000 for a month’s work. I continued it during college as well. I still manage to earn `5,000 per month.”
The rise of multinationals has provided a platform for teens to earn more and quickly. “The best way to start with summer internships is to figure out what you want and then make a resume and circulate it. It is very essential for you to be passionate about the job because it lasts for only two or three months and your interest is the key,” says Amol Kesar, senior manager, HR for Ozone group.
The largest sector where teens work and earn is the BPO sector. Call centre is a place where teenagers flock for summer jobs. If you don’t mind working in odd shifts, then you have a very good option to work in BPO sector. “The pay is good and so is the crowd. I started with a salary of `12,000 and it’s good to keep me going for summer,” says Subhash who is from Allahabad and is a student at DU.