mohammed farah
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Can anyone please help....I like to see an article about unusual job or normal jobs.
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Working for royalty
Working for the Royal household isn't all crimson uniforms, military parades and grand tours to foreign parts. There are many other types of job, including public relations, housekeeping, catering, horticulture, secretarial, art curatorship and human resources.
The attraction is that many of the jobs are unique to this environment (where else could you work as a liveried helper in this day and age?), or at least have aspects that you wouldn't come across anywhere else. As well as a 'reasonable' rate of pay and training opportunities, you can benefit from perks like meals, grace-and-favour accommodation and a free TV licence.
Jobs in Royal residences are usually advertised in the media: details of the latest vacancies are listed in the recruitment pages of The Monarchy Today.
Be aware that security procedures have been stepped up since undercover reporter Ryan Parry worked for two months as a footman with bogus references. So expect to be thoroughly vetted before you are allowed to take up employment.
Go for it – you might receive a gong in the honours list one day!
Greeting-card writer
You can do it all – romantic verse, splendid prose, droll punchlines. But is it possible to make a living as a greeting-card writer? Yes, if you are creative, hard working and determined to succeed. This is a freelance career and you can earn anything from 50p per line to £25 per verse or up to £150 for an idea with a humorous quip.
The best place to start is in your local card shop. This is the fun part. Browse through as many examples as possible, and jot down the contact details of the publishers who produce your preferred style of card. Next, phone or email your selected publishers, explaining briefly why your approach would appeal to card buyers. If your pitch is convincing, they will ask you to send some samples.
Have you ever thought that you could be the Number One Ladies' Detective? Or a Philippa Marlowe in shades, trench coat and bright-red lipstick? If you are sending verse or prose, type each set of lines clearly on a single page. Jokes are best sent as mock-ups of the finished items. Put your name, address and phone number on every page and enclose a brief covering letter, explaining why you think your ideas are the best thing since sliced bread. Keep copies of everything – you may have to wait a few weeks for a reply.
The Greeting Card Association lists companies who use freelance writers.
Private Investigator
Have you ever thought that you could be the Number One Ladies' Detective? Or a Philippa Marlowe in shades, trench coat and bright-red lipstick? It doesn't have to be a fantasy, because many people make a success of this profession. And they don't all live in Botswana or downtown LA.
Today the demand for private investigators is not so much for proving marital infidelity, finding missing persons or keeping innocent people out of jail. You are more likely to be asked to solve computer crime, track shoplifters or work as a security guard.
There are no formal requirements, although many private eyes are ex-police or army officers. To break into this line of work:
Develop your detective skills: you will need skills in observation, research, problem solving and communication. You will also need to be able to use the latest surveillance equipment and computer technology
Do a course: there are many suitable courses available, including some you can take online
Get some experience: you could work as a festival steward or a security officer. Or you could undertake undercover work in a department store. You might even ask a detective agency for unpaid work experience.
You can find employment with detective agencies, insurance companies, shopping malls or hotels. Or you can start up on your own. It's going to take all your powers of research, communication and persistence to land your first job. If you're a good sleuth, you'll find it in the end!
Circus Performer
Run away to the circus! Do you fancy trapeze, acrobatics, juggling, fire-eating, tightrope work or clowning? These days circus people appear on TV, in adverts and on the stage. They run circus-skills workshops, they are frequently used in the hospitality industry, and obviously in circuses themselves.
Be aware, however, that circus performing is more than a job: it's a whole way of life. You spend a lot of time travelling, and you live in constant chummy proximity to other artistes and crew members.
There are no formal entry requirements – your ability will be assessed at audition. Nowadays you don't have to be born in the circus, and there are many opportunities for outsiders to gain professional training and job opportunities.
You can gain skills at weekend and summer schools, or you can undertake a full-time course. One option is to contact The Academy Of Circus Arts, which is an integral part of Zippos Circus, www.zippo.dial.pipex.com, currently the only touring circus school in the UK. Alternatively, you could train at one of the established circus schools:
The Circus Space
Circomedia
Skylight Circus Arts
It's a high-flying career for creative, physical people who enjoy the showbiz buzz.
Shark Keeper
Many of us are terrified and awestruck by sharks, which are some of the most spectacular marine animals. Divers long to catch a glimpse of their mysterious shapes in the open sea, and the public flocks to observe them in aquaria. Don't be put off by Jaws-style scare stories, because most of these 'lords of the ocean' are harmless to human beings. In fact, more people are injured each year by bees, snakes, crocodiles or tigers than by sharks.
Looking after sharks in aquaria is a satisfying career. As a shark keeper you would help educate the general public about these animals and the threats to their survival. You would also contribute to research into this fascinating species.
The competition for posts is enormous, so you need to make sure that your application stands out from the crowd. Your best long-term strategy is to obtain an appropriate academic qualification in marine ecology or zoology. You could consider distance learning if you are a mature student.
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It is a good idea to gain some experience as a volunteer in a public aquarium or helping with research. Make yourself an expert by reading books and journals, attending conferences and joining web discussion groups. Aim to develop a good understanding, not only of sharks themselves, but also of relevant fisheries and policy issues.
If this career is your kettle of fish, you can find out more from The Shark Trust.
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