5 unconventional and profitable career options for women in 2023

Going beyond the traditional choices that were limited to certain professions until recently , women today are breaking the glass ceiling and occupying corner offices with confidence. The new generation of women, at every step are proving that nothing is beyond their reach, thanks to the availability of a wide range of career options.

For a girl or a woman of today’s India for whom the sky is the limit or for parents looking for trendy career options for their daughters, here are five off-beat paths that can offer promising jobs and growth opportunities

· Gaming

The gaming industry is booming worldwide, and there are various career opportunities in this industry. If you have a passion for gaming, you can become a game artist or designer, game developer, programmer, game tester, animator, visual artist, audio engineer, or even a language translator who helps localise games for international audiences.

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· Aviation

Becoming a pilot or a flight attendant is not the only career option in aviation for women. You can become an aerospace engineer, flight instructor, air traffic controller, aircraft maintenance technician, airport manager, and more. Now that travel is back in full throttle, the aviation industry is thriving and opening many doors for ambitious women. 

· STEM

Women are taking great strides in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and it is proving to be one of the best career options for women. From engineers, biochemists, and environmental scientists to anthropologists, astronauts, archaeologists, and statisticians, there are countless opportunities if you join the STEM fields.

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· Filmmaking

The film industry offers plenty of unconventional careers for women. Besides acting, there are many excellent opportunities behind the camera. You can don the cap of a director, take up cinematography, join a production team, become a movie editor, write screenplays, become a director of photography, or try your hand at 3D, special effects, and animation, among other things. 

· Photography

With everyone wanting “instaworthy” pictures and reels, photography and videography are turning into lucrative careers. You can become a photographer or videographer that covers pre-wedding shoots, weddings, birthdays, and other special events. Or you can become a photojournalist who brings the world to people through their lens.

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Conclusion

Unlock your limitless potential by gaining access to the best education possible. IDFC FIRST Bank makes it possible with collateral-free loans up to Rs 75 lakh for over 25,000 courses in India and abroad. A completely digitised application process and instant approvals mean you can make a swift decision on where you want to study. Take advantage of low interest rates and long tenures of up to 15 years for stress-free repayment.

Apply for an IDFC FIRST Bank Education Loan today and gain the necessary qualifications for some of the best career options!

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