Some orthodox people do not support this concept of alternative careers. However, there are quite a lot of examples which prove that one should definitely go for an alternative career if he or she has got talent in a particular field. If you feel that your child is talented in a particular field, you should try to encourage your child to pursue a career in that field. If such talent is polished and pursued as a career in future by your child, it will definitely bring a lot of success to your child. Here are some of the alternative careers which can be pursued by your child.

Dance

Dance is a career option chosen by most of the youngsters. Many children do follow it as a hobby. This career options have become very popular as there are many reality shows which provide dancers with the platform to prove their talent. By using such platform provided by reality shows, talent is getting recognised. Because of such recognitions youngsters get good opportunity to build career in this field. If your child is showing interest in such fields, do not hesitate to encourage him or her. You may not know your child can be one of the rising stars of tomorrow. They can be as successful as stars like Prabhudeva or Shahid Kapoor  

Acting

Like dance, acting is also one of the popular alternative career options. The field of acting gives lot of name and fame and as such the competition is tough. However, competition is not a barrier for those who are talented. There are various options available for actors. They can do theaters, movies, TV serials, commercial ads etc; There is a lot of scope in this field too where you child can prove his or her talent and become tomorrows Madhuri Dxit or Sharukh Khan.

Choreography

With the increasing opportunities in the field of dance and acting, opportunities for the choreographers are also increasing. Choreography is one step ahead of dancing and acting. In this field a lot of knowledge is required about various dance forms. It is good if a choreographer himself or herself a good dancer and actor. If you think that your child has an interest and potential to become a chorographer, you should give a go-ahead. Choreographers, enjoy a respectable status amongst the dancers, actors and general audiences. Your child can also be tomorrow’s Saroj Khan or Shiamak Davar.

Singing and Music

Singing and music are also one of the alternative career options which are popular amongst the youngsters like dancing, acting and choreography. There are many options available in singing and music. Your child can become a singer where he can explore opportunities in Bollywood. There are good reality shows which provide platform for young singers. Your child can also become a classical vocalist or a musician. There are many singers and musicians who have proved their talent in this field. One of them is A.R.Rahman who has been honoured with Oscar award for his work in this field.

Fashion Designing

Many parents do not allow their children to choose fashion designing as their career. Parents hesitate as they are not comfortable with the culture of fashion and glamour world. However, it is not necessary that they have to follow the same culture. They can run their own boutiques and fashion houses also. They can even work with good fashion boutiques where they can use their talent and creativity. There are many popular names in this field. Amongst them Manish Malhotra’s designs have become heartthrob of many Bollywood stars. 

Alternative Healing

Along with medicines, alternative healing is preferred by many to solve health problems. Even doctors advice their patients to practice yoga and mediation to get quick relief. Therefore, alternative healing can also be one of the good career options.  

Handwriting Analysis

Handwriting analysis which is also known as graphology is also one of the new career options. If your child has good handwriting and has interest in reading, he or she can pursue graphology as his or her career. A graphologist can apply his skills in the fields like medical diagnosis, checking martial compatibility, checking business compatibility, employment profiling, graphotherapy etc.

Diet and Nutrition

Taking care of diet and nutrition has become an inseparable part of today’s modern lifestyle. As such dietician’s or nutritionist’s role has become vital for dealing with diet and nutrition issues in people’s life. Therefore, a career option as a dietician or nutritionist is also one of the best career choices which your child can make in future.

Social Work

Social work is also an important field which can be pursued as career by your child. In the field of social work there are many areas like adoption counseling, child welfare, human rights etc; which your child can opt for in future. Just like Rajashree Birla who was honoured with Rajeev Gandhi Award for her social work, your child too can become one of the achievers in the field of social work.  

Other Alternative Career Options

• Photography is one of the interesting and creative fields which can be pursued by your child.


• There are lots of career options available in writing as well. It includes copywriting and creative writing. The demand for copywriting and creative writing is increasing with the growth of advertisement industry.


• If your child is good at drawing and painting; fine arts, calligraphy and commercial arts are amongst the creative career options which he or she can pursue.


• Beauty and hair-dressing is also one of the career options which your child can pursue. Not only females but also lots of males choose this field for building a career.

Facts and Figures

According to a survey conducted by human resources solutions company Kelly Services, a majority of Indian workers prefer meaningful jobs over income and status. Out of the nearly 3500 workers surveyed in the country, about 62 percent said they will forego income or status to do something more meaningful.