You work as a what…? Jobs no one tells you about at school
Have you ever been at a party when someone asks you what you do and stares blankly when you explain? That is probably because they were never told about that job when at school.
On reflection, careers education and guidance were pretty poor, trying to pigeonhole people into particular jobs. Luckily, schools across England are improving things right now with the introduction of the Gatsby Benchmarks, the final of which ensures that all secondary school students have access to impartial career guidance.
Here are four jobs you might not have been told about at school:
Die Caster
It sounds like it could be the name of someone who has to throw dice, right? Well, yes… but that is not the correct answer. Casters are the workers responsible for operating a die-casting machine.
Die casting is the process by which molten metal is transferred into moulds to create specific metal parts, including parts for machinery like lawnmowers and even components of aeroplanes.
This role involves following stringent health and safety guidelines.
Food Stylist
We’ve all been transfixed on an advert before when the food presented to us looks so moreish, right? Well, someone (or sometimes even multiple people) has been paid to make it look appetising, and we are not talking about professional chefs.
In fact, the food you drool over might not even be edible, and that steam you say is coming off the food might have actually come from a microwaved tampon or sponge hidden under the rim of the plate!
Just like models on a runway or a photoshoot have hair stylists and make-up artists to ensure they look top-notch, food products also have the same opportunities.
Dating Copywriter
Aspiring to be a professional writer would undoubtedly have been encouraged by your teachers at school. However, with the technological advances within society and the pandemic, many business owners have had to revolutionise their offerings, and the dating copywriter has become a more popular job title of late.
Typically, the role involves supporting clients in creating the most alluring profiles for online dating sites. A decent copywriter, in any sector, can craft the most appealing content from a variety of starting points. Selling someone as a suitable date is not that far removed from traditional jobs a writer would expect to receive.
Doula
Over the past decade, more people have applied to become midwives. Some say the increased popularity is due to reality TV shows detailing footage of births.
Well, a doula might be a better option if people are concerned about their lack of qualifications, or if they wish to offer support to expectant mothers keen to have home births.
A doula can offer support during pregnancy, including helping to finalise a birthing plan, and after the baby is born, too, assisting with settling as a family. However, the primary role is to guide the mother through the challenges of childbirth.
What jobs did you want to do at school? Are there any jobs now you never imagined?
