Hands-On Career Ideas

Builders - Does the idea of sitting in an office all day answering phone calls behind a computer screen make you feel absolutely crazy? Are you a hands-on, interactive worker who likes daily change and newness in your work? If so, an office job probably isn’t for you. The following list of career suggestions may be helpful to you in deciding which career path to choose.

Chef

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If you have a passion for food and a hard work ethic, you may want to consider going into the culinary industry. Chefs have a demanding work schedule which demands a lot of physical energy and time. Chefs have to have the ability to move quickly and think fast. From food prep, to executive chef, culinary artists have to be capable of working on a team and willing to accept constructive criticism. The food industry is very competitive, but can offer a new experience each day to the dedicated and passionate chef.

Firefighter

It doesn’t get more hands-on than running into a burning building and saving a life. Firefighters work long shifts with varied hours. Physical fitness is an important aspect of a firefighters job as they need to be able to move quickly in an emergency situation, as well as be reliable to those who are in danger. Firefighters do more than just fight house fires. In fact, if you enjoy the outdoors and love to feel a rush of adrenaline, you may consider fighting forest fighters. This not only gives you the opportunity to save lives, but to enjoy beautiful scenery and have a change of pace in your day to day job description.

Construction Site Manager

A construction site manager has a range of duties including project development and planning, creating an effective budget, overseeing builders on any particular project, organizing the overall scheduling and participation of builders involved in a job, and implementing conflict resolution between builders and other construction personnel.

Personal Trainer

As a fitness coach or personal trainer, you will have the opportunity to help individuals to improve their overall health, wellness, and fitness goals. Whether your clients are overweight individuals trying to regain a healthy weight, physical therapy patients regaining muscle strength, or professional body builders looking to improve their physical appearance, a personal trainer is constantly moving and actively involved in their work. With a wide range of clientele opportunities, your job can change from day to day giving you a change of scenery and the chance to continually learn and grow. As a personal trainer you would also have the chance to focus on keeping your own health and fitness at a high level, bringing the opportunity for higher job and life satisfaction.