Special Interest Videos
We like to refer to our special interest videos as really fun jobs. All careers can be fun but these are some of the jobs that most people would find to be fun. Many of these careers don't take a college education, but on the job training is a must. From being a photographer to being on the radio these careers are just plain fun. Watch some of these videos if having a fun career is something you would want.
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Sports Agent
A sports agent is just one career choice in the exciting and expansive area of sports. An agent's main responsibilities consist of negotiating contracts and finding endorsements for his or her clients. An agent must always have the interests of their client in mind, especially during negotiations...
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Mayor
A mayor of a city is usually an elected office. When you decide on a career in public life, you will spend a period of time before ever seeing your name on a ballot. The upside, though, is that the day may come when you have the power of elected officials. Go far enough and you may change the world...
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Hockey player
There are three basic kinds of players: forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders (goalies). Unless a team is shorthanded due to a penalty or overtime, each team will have six players on the ice during play. Three forwards line up at the front of the team, and they are (from left to right) the left wing, the center, and the right wing...
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Circus Animal Trainer
Animal trainers evaluate animals' temperament and aptitude. Using a program of repetition and reward, they teach animals to obey commands, to compete in shows or races, to work in law enforcement, to protect property, to perform tricks to entertain, and to guide people who are blind or visually impairedbr />
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Disc Jockey (DJ)
Radio announcers are often called disc jockeys. Some disc jockeys specialize in one kind of music. They announce music selections and may decide what music to play. While on the air, they comment on the music, weather, and traffic...
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Mineralogist
A mineralogist examines, analyzes, and classifies minerals, gems, and precious stones: They isolate specimens from ore, rocks, or matrices. They make microscopic examination to determine shape, surface markings, and other physical characteristics and can perform physical and chemical tests or by making x-ray examinations to determine composition of specimen and type of crystalline structure...
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Herpetologist
So you want to be a herpetologist? You should have a strong desire to study reptiles and amphibians for the road to a career in herpetology is not an easy one -- but it is an interesting one. In reality, herpetology is a sub-field of biology. Jobs in biology traditionally fall into four areas: college and university employment, government work, medical related work, and zoological park or museum staff...
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Astronomer
Astronomers use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the fundamental nature of the universe, including the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. They also apply their knowledge to solve problems in navigation, space flight, and satellite communications and to develop the instrumentation and techniques used to observe and collect astronomical data...
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Website Designer
When businesses want to get on the Internet, they often don't know where to start. Enter the website designer and developer. These are the Internet professionals who create attractive pages to be displayed on websites. Their employers are any business, educational or governmental entity that has or wants an online presence...
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Commercial Photographer
Photographers produce images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event that will be remembered long after the event. Making commercial quality photographs requires technical expertise and creativity...
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Radio Talk Show Host
Most employers prefer individuals with a bachelor's degree in journalism, but some hire graduates with other majors. They look for experience on school newspapers or broadcasting stations and internships with news organizations. Bachelor's degree programs in journalism are available in over 400 colleges or universities...
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Rodeo Bull Rider
For everyone that dreams of being an astronaut or fireman, there is one that dreams of being a cowboy. The image of rodeo that many people get from the media is a bunch of tough, stupid heathens. That is certainly not true...
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Television Reporter
As a television reporter you will have an exciting job that allows you to touch many people's lives. Not only are you the first to know about major local and world events, you often get to witness them in person. You may travel on assignments around the globe...
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Private Pilot
A Private Pilot Certificate can unlock a world of vacation, business and career opportunities. It allows the holder to operate complex aircraft, to fly at night and to fly on lengthy cross-country flights To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, you must: Be at least 17 years of age for a rating in other than a glider or balloon...
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Chef
A chef does many things like supervising and coordinating the kitchen staff, pick and develop recipes, order supplies, and help in food preparation. They plan menus; they also count the numbers of customers, market conditions, and the popularity of the dishes. They also create special dishes and they test cooked food by smelling them and tasting it...
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Guitar Maker
There are no specific secondary educational requirements for musical instrument makers/repairers, although some training in metalwork, woodwork, technical drawing is preferred, and a basic knowledge of chemistry, math and art is also useful. Design technology and graphic design courses are recommended...
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Special Effects Make-up Artist
One of the most exciting elements in the entertainment industry is the magic of special effects in movies and television. If you've ever had the desire to have a career that utilizes creativity and artistic talent, and have the love of movies, this career is for you...
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Paleontologist
Paleontology is more than just dinosaurs! Paleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth, as reflected in the fossil record. Fossils are the remains or traces of organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria and other single-celled living things) that lived in the geological past and are preserved in the crust of the Earth...
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Auto Mechanic
If you like tinkering with things and building models then being an auto mechanic may be for you Automotive mechanics (often called automotive service technicians) repair and service automobiles and, on occasion, light trucks (such as vans and pickups), with gasoline engines...
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