The majority of the jobs on the market these days are the dependable, yet monotonous day in and day out desk jobs. However, for those adventurous and venturesome types, there are careers out there that are everything except monotonous, but still just as dependable as well as lucrative. Examples of these intriguing and adventurous professions are plenty : kayaking/rafting/climbing/backpacking guide,diving instructor,travel/photo journalist,military work, Alaskan fishing, (Arborist anybody ?).Land your dream job and experience the adventures of a lifetime.
Tourists today are looking for more than a pampered getaway. Those who are into adventure want to enjoy an active vacation. Touring companies are looking to give them exactly what they want and you can help.
Tour and adventure companies are looking for someone just like you. If you enjoy the great outdoors and have expertise in one or more activities, working in Alaska, Nevada, Montana, or Utah for the summer is a great way to see the state and get paid for doing it. You don't have to be a master diver or a champion fisherman but you do need to know the basics of the activity and how to instruct another person who knows very little.
Guide posts require some previous experience performing the job that you are applying for. Like I said before, you don't have to have won a gold medal in a sport to qualify as a competent instructor. Since you will be responsible for the safety of yourself and a group, guide jobs of this nature require that seasonal workers are certified in CPR, First Aid, swift water rescue, and wilderness survival skills. Accidents can happen so the guide must be ready for anything. Also, guides must be friendly, good communicators, and in love with the outdoors.
One of the great resources to look for a dream job is CoolWorks.com
I came across this cite about two years ago. From a relatively small web site, it grew up to become a community for like minded people,a social network for those who want to compare and share their work and life experiences in great places, doing extraordinary things, having the adventures of their lifetime.
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