UPSC plan B

Are you a UPSC aspirant or a college student who will have prepared for the exam? Do you know,

According to the estimate for 2023, 3 lakh applicants will apply for the exam, over 1,255 vacancies.

Here, you can easily understand the competition of the exam.

Hence, it is important that, as a UPSC aspirant, you have plan B.

Here, I can share a list of alternative careers (a step-by-step guide).

Which begins without any investment or expertise. You can even pursue it as a part-timer along with your preparations.

Because, as an aspirant, you gain these skills through your preparation journey.

Why do we need a backup plan as UPSC aspirants?

1. The low success rate, according to an estimate of the UPSC exam, is 0.2%
2. Sustainable career As ambitious people, everyone aims for a stable career.
3. Punctuality As a UPSC aspirant, you may schedule years of dedication.
4. Family responsibilities when you reach adulthood, you need to fulfil your family obligations.
5. Take a break Due to financial independence, some aspirants decide to take a break from plan A.

These are some broad reasons why you need a backup plan. Why you need to have backup plan for UPSC || Backup Plan for Civil Services IAS Ira Singhal || CAPF

List of best alternative career options:

1. Content writer
2. Personal mentorship
3. NET JRF
4. Critique
5. Content writing

What is content writing? It is a procedure for writing content for the web to target a specific audience.

Everything, you read on online platforms is written by a content writer.

The core aim of content writing is to inform, educate, and engage readers.

Why is it in demand?

1. Low barriers to entry
2. Diverse opportunity
3. Digital growth
4. Revenue potential
5. SEO
6. Consumer’s trust
7. Brand reputation

In short, the work of a content writer is to distribute information through words.

Thus, every website needs a content writer for their company’s growth.

Earnings as a content writer:

The average salary is INR 55,000 per month.Content Writing — LITERALLY Everything you need to Know | Hindi | Shubhshree Anand

How to start a content writing career? (step-by-step)

Step 1: write 500 words regularly, in any subject.

Step 2: reading books, to improve English vocabulary or writing fluency.

Step 3: select your niche( subject of interest)Here is the list of top niches.

Step 4: Create your portfolio.

> Publish your articles in the medium.

> Create your account on LinkedIn.

Be active on this online platform and publish something daily or weekly.

Step 5: learn more about SEO or content writing through blogs or videos.

Full SEO Course and Tutorial in Hindi | SEO Course 2024 | Umar Tazkeer

Step By Step Guide For Blogging | Niche Site Blogging Full Course | Niche Research — Part 1

Step 6: when you have fluency in SEO practice or writing, apply for internships or jobs.

Through, Internshala, Linkedin and cold pitching.

How to Cold Pitch to Get Content Writing Work In Bulk 🤑|| Get Content Writing Jobs In Your Niche

Step 7: you can also start as a freelance content writer using freelancer websites for content writing. Top Content Writing Websites 2023_To Get Daily Work As a Content Writer

These are all about content writing. If you are interested then start today your content writing journey.

Even the plus point is that your writing and reading skills are amazing as a UPSC CSE aspirant.

2. Personal mentorship

The meaning of personal mentorship is to provide guidance, support, and advice to mentees (students) through a one-on-one technique.

Who is a Mentor? | Salman Asif Siddiqui

Why in demand?

Every student is very concerned about their career. So to achieve their goal, they always need a mentor for certain reasons, like:

1. Proper knowledge about their field of interest
2. Career development
3. take the right decision for a career
4. Stress-free environment
5. Absolute career assistance
6. Free from self-doubt, procrastination, and demotivation.

Earnings as a personal mentor :

The average income is INR 9,29,296 per year.

Skills you need as a mentor:

1. Empathy
2. Good listener
3. Creative
4. Amazing analyst
5. Share experiences, not advice
6. Optimistic mindset
7. Inspiring
8. Solving critical situation
9. Honest answering
10. Excellent management skills
11. Maintain friendly relationships
12. build trust
13. Non-judgmental
14. Always be calm

How do you begin a personal mentorship career?

Photo by Ally Griffin on Unsplash

Step 1: Select your niche, such as business mentor, exam mentor, career mentor, etc.

Step 2: Afterward, you may use Quora or other question-and-answer websites and share your experiences or stories.

To gain your customers’ trust, you must attach a portfolio website.

Step 3: rather, you may design your website using Hostinger, Wix, GoDaddy, etc.

Step 4: You can start your mentorship YouTube channel.

active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms where your target audience spends time.

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Remember one thing you are or were preparing for one of the world’s toughest exams.

Your UPSC preparatory journey taught you many things.

So, if you share your experiences with newbies and guide them, then they achieve their aim. who won?

3. NET JRF

NET JRF is the exam that is specially conducted for professor posts and research fellowships.

You must have completed your master’s degree to be eligible for the exam.

Earnings:

INR 1,00,000 per month.

Some hidden features of NET JRF:

1. You can try to take the exam along with pursuing your Master’s degree.
2. If you crack the exam when you are pursuing your degree,

So don’t worry, you are eligible for teaching posts at prestigious schools.

1. You are also eligible for private fellowships and scholarships.
2. The private sector also prioritizes you in academic deals.
3. You may start a private coaching centre.
4. Besides, you can provide your services to NET JRF aspirants as a mentor or teacher.
5. Even if you aren’t interested in those things, it still makes your portfolio strong.

The NET JRF exam is in the academic field. Yet, it is a good plan for you to pursue your dream in other ways.

“Not a civil servant, but a scholar.”

4. Critique

Critique is a job, where a man analyses somebody’s works, such as books, films, politics, and art pieces.

Why are critiques in demand?

1. Every artist needs a critique to develop their skills.
2. the audience also follows critique reviews.
3. Critiques are neutral. So their reviews are more confidential

earnings :

Critique revenue depends on the publication companies where they are working.

If a critique is freelance, they earn based on their authentic review.

How did you start your career?

1. You can start your own YouTube channel and criticise new releases of films and books
2. Create a website where you can post reviews
3. You can also integrate with newspaper agencies and publish your reviews.

If you love reading books, watching movies, and have a bit of interest in politics, this is an excellent field for you.

Conclusion:

In your UPSC preparatory journey, you gained amazing experiences and encountered many bitter truths.

Moreover, you learn patience; this is one of the success mantras.

Remember, through your journey, you can learn many soft skills. Which are hidden in your soul.

You can only find out those skills and convert them into your plan B.

In the list, I provide some on-demand career options that have a bright future, and this is directly attached to your soft skills.