ResumeBear Blog

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:01 AM PDT

Nosy isn't generally considered a positive attribute in a job candidate. Nobody can stand the office gossip, right? But some jobs require—even demand—an inquisitive personality. So if you're the type who needs to know every single detail of who's dating who or which up-and-comer is getting a raise soon, stop quashing your instincts and consider a career change. Insatiable curiosity for what's happening in the lives of others is the perfect skill for these six jobs:
1)      Private Investigator — What could be better than being paid to find the dirt others want to keep hidden? Following spouses accused of cheating, digging up confidential business memos, and tracking down missing persons is all part of the daily grind. Another plus? Due to heightening security demands, employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow 22 percent during the 2008-18 decade—much faster than average.
2)      Gossip Columnist — For those who can rattle off Brad Pitt's dating history since he was born without batting an eye, you may find career bliss as a Gossip Columnist. Combining journalism with a healthy dose of creative speculation, they schmooze with celebrities and talk with "unnamed sources" to bring readers the latest on who's in rehab and who's on bump watch. There aren't many ready-made openings for gossip columnists, so this job is suited to people with enough ambition and entrepreneurial drive to carve out their own niche.
3)      Market Researcher — Like Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business who lives at the end of the cul-de-sac, Market Researchers scrutinize the way people behave. More specifically, they figure out how and why certain types of people buy certain types of products. The mathematically minded will enjoy this position: the job revolves around analyzing raw data in order to help companies develop, enhance, and market their goods and services. As I've mentioned before, this career path comes with an added bonus: it's unlikely to be outsourced any time soon. That's because a firm grasp on the intricacies of local cultural and social interactions is a major part of what makes professionals successful in this field.
4)      Digital Photographer — Confused why this job makes this list? One word: Paparazzi.
5)      Personnel Coordinator — Personnel Coordinators deal with two things: paperwork and people. Whether it's making sure employees have dotted the i's and crossed the t's on the required documents that keep a company out of trouble (think liability release forms), overseeing the hiring process of a new employee, or investigating employee efficiency, Personnel Coordinators handle a lot of confidential information. The downside is that you can't actually share any of the juicy details when you're chatting over coffee with your co-workers.
6)      Customs Patrol Officer — The granddaddy of all nosy jobs, Customs Patrol Officers are required to ask lots and lots of questions, all in the name of protecting the nation's borders. While monitoring the international comings and goings of ships, planes, cars and foot traffic, they get to peak into people's trunks, verify identification, and occasionally testify in court proceedings.
This list is just the tip of the nosy jobs iceberg. Do you know a position that's perfectly suited for the uber-curious?
Annie Favreau writes and works for Inside Jobs, a career exploration site where people can explore what opportunities exist and learn what paths can take them there.

Where are all the Jobs?

Job Links

Google Search

Monday, August 8, 2011

Top Six Jobs for Nosy People

ResumeBear Blog

No comments:

Post a Comment

Career Igniter