Introduction to Jobs & Careers in various industries

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While management consulting jobs and investment banking jobs dominate the MBA career hunt, there are a host of job opportunities available in other industries too, for MBAs and non-MBAs.

We've covered several such roles and industries on our blog. Here's a domain-wise categorisation of some of them.

Use this thread to jump to the post that interests you. After that, if you have queries, please post them on the Jobs and Careers Advice thread.

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Teaching jobs and education careers

The education sector offers teaching jobs and careers that can shape the destiny of a whole generation.

This article, Snehal Divekar (a teacher) covers jobs in the education industry. If you are sick of running in a never-ending rat race, this might be a good alternative to consider.

Click here to read more about Teaching jobs and education careers in India

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Human Resource Management Jobs (HR Careers)

HR Jobs can give you the ability to to control the careers of thousands of other employees. Are you ready for the responsibility?

Another 2 part series that captured the essence of Human Resource (HR) jobs.

Part 1: Human Resource Careers: Scope, roles, responsibility of HR Jobs

Part 2: How to get HR Jobs: Qualifications & personal qualities

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Jobs in the glamour industry

The glamour industry offers jobs that combine money, excitement, travel...and of course, glamour. Not to mention envious friends who might think you are enjoying one big, non-stop party.

In this article, Tinu (that's her on the left) - a Kingfisher Calendar hunt girl, Gladrags finalist and ramp model - explores various career opportunities in the fashion and glamour world.

Here's more:
Glamour Industry Jobs: Modelling, Photography, Make-up, Choreography

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Academic Careers

Academic jobs (specially in business related fields) can offer lucrative career opportunities for those with the right qualifications and experience. But the road that leads to these options isn't easy. We covered this in two parts.

Part 1: Types of research, teaching and consulting jobs

Part 2: How to get research and academic jobs

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Non-profit & NGO Jobs

NGO jobs are a good way for those looking for meaningful roles. Most of them may not offer corporate style salaries or perks, but there are other aspects that draw well-qualified and highly competent people to such jobs.

Teach for India is one such initiative that has been hugely successful in attracting excellent talent. Saloni Gupta, a Teach for India Fellow, explains her experience with Teach for India

Here's more: Teach for India: NGO jobs

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Nutritionist careers and dietitian jobs in India

Surabhi Rao knows a thing or two about nutrition and diets. Not just because she has been a Miss India contestant, but also because she has worked as a nutritionist and dietician.

She takes us through an career option that involves health and wealth.

Here's more:
Nutritionist jobs & Dietitian careers in India