Finding a Fun and Unique Job
Where to Look for Cool Jobs that are Out of the Ordinary
Want a unique job? A fun internship abroad? Job in sports? Chance to work on a dude ranch? There are a variety of possibilities that offer something out of the ordinary.
Anyone who has gone out into the cold, cruel world to look for work knows how eye-opening reality can be when confronted with the idea of trying to find “a real job” -- those typical, everyday, boring things that people do to pay their bills. However, there is hope.
Just because job seekers need to put food on the table, doesn’t mean that work or having a job should be run of the mill. There are plenty of industries – entertainment, sports, hospitality – where there are jobs, and careers, that offer excitement, creativity and a chance to do something unique.
So to all those adventurous types who want more than just an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. cubicle job or who seek fulfillment from doing something different, fear not. Here are a few websites where thrill seekers...oops...job seekers may want to consider looking for their next employment opportunity.
According to this website, they offer candidates “thousands of life-enriching opportunities” that include everything from seasonal work and internships to volunteer vacations and jobs overseas. This includes wilderness programs in North Carolina or field instructor opportunities in the Adirondacks to internships in Madrid, Spain or Queenstown, New Zealand.
Hoping to become the next Fans Photo Staff Photographer with the Mets? That’s just one of the many unique positions posted here.
Anyone interested in working for a major league baseball team might want to check out Major League Baseball Team Jobs to find positions that range from security, grounds keeping and custodial to advertising, guest services and marketing and sales. Recent postings included jobs with the Astros, Pirates, Reds, Marlins and D-backs, just to name a few.
The Job Monkey believes in “giving job seekers the edge” and claims to have the coolest jobs on earth. Where else can candidates find positions on cruise ships, dude ranches, and ski resorts not to mention summer camps, theme parks and casinos? And all in one location. Many of them are entry-level as well as worldwide.
For a look at “cool, unique, and seasonal jobs” be sure to check out Quintessential Careers. Instead of offering a list of job postings, Quint Careers provides a list of all the other websites (including some of those listed above) that offer fun employment opportunities. Here job seekers get to explore a variety of websites that offer unique jobs.
Whatever floats a job seeker's boat can be found in the breadth and variety of employment opportunities that these and many other websites that cater to the unique career have to offer. It's just a matter of taking the time to explore the unique jobs that are available.
