Discovery Room - Cool Jobs


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  • http://www.backdoorjobs.com/. Are you ready to explore the many doors of opportunity that short-term jobs have to offer?
  • http://www.gamefacesportsjobs.com. Provides consulting, placement, and training services to more than 300 professional sports teams and intercollegiate athletic departments, and provides career tips and placement for job-seekers interested in a career working with sports firms. No cost to job-seekers.
  • Decision Scientists. Understanding how and why people make the decisions they do is becoming a growing area of interest in scientific circles. As a result, students who are studying mathematics, statistics, economics, philosophy or psychology can now add "decision scientist " to their list of possible careers to contemplate. Find out more here
  • Script Consultants Can Earn Six Figures. After you've uncovered your "natural vocation identity", consider this career and the ones below. Classic movies all have one thing in common: a great story line. But even with a great story to tell, selling it to a studio can be a long, difficult process. To improve their chances, some screenwriters are turning to script consultants for advice on polishing and pitching their screenplays. Read http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/19/pf/sixfigs_sixteen_script/index.htm
  • Personal Trainer. Job seekers considering a career as a personal trainer should plan on learning more than just the basics of exercise and nutrition. Those working in the field say that many trainers are successfully self- employed, but advise new trainers to learn the business side of the industry before they try to start their own business. Read http://www.careerjournal.com/salaryhiring/industries/health/20050830-henricks.html?cjpos=salaryhiring_whatsnew
  • Adventure Travel Specialist. Cater to the growing number of travelers who love nature and outdoor activities
    and want to stay active while on holiday. See http://www.vault.com/industries-professions/professions/a/adventure-travel-specialists.aspx
  • Software Forensics Expert. With computer crime on the rise, opportunities are expected to be booming for computer forensics investigators in the next several years. Read http://www.computerworld.com/article/2550366/security0/tech-careers--it-forensics-expert.html
  • Wellness Program Planner. Wellness program planners can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, nonprofit agencies, corporations, and fitness facilities. But one element of the job remains the same: helping people. 
  • Personal Coaching. If you'd like to help people clarify their life dreams, create a workable action plan, and stick with it to reach their goals, becoming a Personal Coach may be for you. You can apply your talents in a corporate setting as well as the private sector. For more information, go to http://www.coachu.com or http://www.coachfederation.org
  • Golf Course Management. It doesn't mean you get to play golf all day, but it's a way to be around a subject you may love more than, well, a lot of things! See http://www.golfcoursemanagement.com/ 
  • Brewmaster. If you appreciate beer and all its varieties (Trappist Belgian, English Pale, Scandinavian Porter, Extra Special Bitter, and so on), and creative, and want autonomy, then you probably already dream of being a brewmaster. Well, it's easier than you think. See this 

  • Feng Shui Consultant. Do you have a knack for interior design and believe in the principles of Feng Shui? Want to work in a field that's all about balance and harmony? Read this article about a person's career change to feng shui consultant. It also highlights how trying new things can lead to discoveries! I love her quote: "The hardest part was letting go of my fears and trusting my instincts." http://www.usatoday.com/careers/dream/dream067.htm

  • Motivational Speaker. This story highlights the role of Chance Events and Fortuitous Encounters when discovering your career. It shows the importance of ACTION. Read http://www.howtobecome.com/how-to-become-a-motivational-speaker
  • Camp Professional. Do you love the outdoors? Then you need more information about becoming a camp professional! The American Camping Association is a community of camp professionals who have joined together to share knowledge and experience to ensure the quality of camp programs across America. They have a diverse membership of over 6,000 people. On their Web site you'll find an abundance of information about ACA conferences, education and training, jobs, and how to start, sell or buy a camp. For more info: http://www.acacamps.org/
  • Doula. See https://fabjob.com/program/become-doula/
  • Zoo Veterinarian. See http://learn.org/articles/Zoo_Veterinarian_Career_and_Salary_FAQs.html
  • Family Cook. Personal chefs design and prepare meals tailored to a family's specific needs. They are finding work across North America as families try to spend more time chatting and less time cooking. Read this
  • Travel Writer. Travel writing can be a subsidized way to fuel your passion -- and have a great time! Read http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/
  • Forensic Document Examiner. Forensic document examiners can figure out anything from whether the signature on Great Uncle Fred's will is real to what type of ink he -- or someone else -- used. Read this
  • Adventure Therapist. Cool career that combines a love of the outdoors and helping people with problems. One fabulous part is about the variety that come from this type of therapy. Traditional therapy consists of the same, indoor environment and the same procedures day after day. See http://www.wilderdom.com/adventuretherapy.html for more information.
  • Animal Behaviorist or Farm Ethologists. Wanna be the Jane Goodall of farms? Demand is growing for this unique and interesting careers. Read this
  • Circus Performer. Contrary to popular belief, announcing that you're running off to join the circus does not have to be an empty threat. First off, it's completely doable. And secondly, there are so many reasons to do it! See http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/circus/circus.html
  • Cool Career: Orthotics and Prosthetics Professionals. If you're high in Spatial Relations Visualizations, Classification, Design Memory, and Specialist, along with a desire to make a difference, along with being in major demand, consider a career in orthotics and prosthetics. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetics claim that 100% of O&P graduates find employment in their orthotic and prosthetic field using their degree and skills to design and fit artificial limbs and custom braces. Most, they say, choose to make it a lifelong profession. See http://www.opcareers.org
  • Fashion Marketers. If you want to make it as a fashion marketer, you have to keep up with the latest trends, fabrics, textures and even the inspirations for the latest designs. This career is always in style. Read this
  • Web Site Editor.  One part writer, one part editor, one part businessperson, the Web editor comes up with content ideas for the site, recruits writers, polishes submissions and works with programmers to make everything Web-ready. Read http://www.princetonreview.com/Careers.aspx?cid=216

  • Celebrity Assistant.  A job in show business doesn't always have to be in front of the camera. Celebrity assistants work behind the scenes helping the rich and famous stay organized and in the news. Read http://money.cnn.com/2004/10/05/pf/cool_jobs/index.htm

  • Traveling Vineyard Consultant. The Traveling Vineyard conducts home wine tasting events in about 26 states. Great possible income source as part of a portfolio career! Check out: http://homebusiness.about.com/od/homebusinessprofiles/a/wine_consultant.htm