Question

The new generation is breaking out of the traditional mould and is ready to take risks and opt for offbeat

careers. Think out of the box, achieve new heights, question conventional wisdom and live your dreams; this

seems to be the mantra of the new generation. Yes, we are talking about pursuing careers requiring creative

inputs and not confining to run of the mill options. Today’s generation is ready to take risks and opt for

offbeat careers to become successful. More students are choosing offbeat careers for themselves like graphic

designing sculpting, fashion designing, film making, tourism and travel and much more. Gone are the days

when children were forced to crack engineering or medical entrance tests to bag a plum job. With increasing

competition, a good degree from a good institute does not guarantee a good job. Then there are some students

who have a creative bent of mind. Take the case of Anirudha Thorat, a mechanical engineer who completed

his course but then chose to chart his career in photography. He says, “The mechanical engineering course

was simply out of family pressure. I would like to see myself as a famous photographer rather than a good

mechanical engineer.’’ The world of fashion offers opportunities as fashion designers, textile designers,

jewellery designer etc. A creative person can certainly succeed as a creative artist, commercial artist,

animation expert, film maker, graphic artist, professional photographer or copywriter, to name a few. In case

a student has taken up graphic designing, he can easily find a place in advertising, animation, printing

technology etc.

Says Chavi Swaroop, a career counsellor. “As the world globalises, the need for a formal degree or certificate

is no longer considered the basic requirement for success. What is needed is an inherent talent, liking for the

job, motivation and commitment.” No other industry exemplifies this better than the media industry. One

could work and succeed as an illustrator if one is good at art, sketching or cartooning. Purvesha Pitale, a

placement co coordinator says,” globalisation is bringing a lot of opportunities to India and has made

youngsters opt for career as per their interests. Careers in PR and event management firms, creative writing,

advertising and fashion journalism are attracting bright talented youngsters. Bold attitude, courage to accept

challenges and risk taking are some of the features of the youth of today who are moving to offbeat careers.”

(i) Explain how today’s generation is different from earlier generations.


(ii) Does the world of fashion provide an excellent platform to showcase creativity? How?


iii) Why does a good degree not guarantee a good job?


(iv) State some of the qualities that have motivated the youth towards off beat careers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. the difference between today generation and earlier one is really technology . because earlier generation does not have technology . they dont have social media at all.

2 . this platform is good but it provides bold attitude to many persons .

3. due to much competition it looks like that it is only good degree not guarntee job