| In today's corporate world, how you dress matters. | | | | Image consultants are paid by the hour. They earn at |
| Clothes and accessories are no more just meant to | | | | least $50 per hour, for a mere consultation session. |
| adorn the body. They are an essential part of | | | | They may charge more depending on the number of |
| everyone's wardrobe. What you wear for a picnic | | | | sessions and probable changes that the client may |
| cannot be the same as your chosen apparel for a | | | | need. Image consultants can also double up as |
| board meeting. Your attitude and seriousness | | | | teachers and preside over seminars on professional |
| towards your work is depicted in the clothes you | | | | dressing for employees of corporations and other |
| wear. For this reason, many people choose to | | | | businesses. |
| undergo a makeover and change their overall | | | | How To Become An Image Consultant |
| appearance. | | | | The following needs to be considered when pursuing |
| Job Of The Image Consultant | | | | a career as an Image Consultant: |
| There are professional makeover consultants that | | | | Services- The job of an image consultant involves |
| advise you on the way you can enhance your look. | | | | specific services. You can specialize in fashion or |
| They are sometimes referred to as makeover | | | | wardrobe consulting and offer suggestions on |
| consultants, fashion stylists or wardrobe consultants. | | | | etiquette and communication skills. |
| They suggest different color combinations and | | | | Experience- There is no specific school for image |
| clothing materials, according to your body structure. | | | | consulting. You can experiment with friends and |
| In addition to this, they also advise you on makeup, | | | | relatives, by trying out innovative ways of improving |
| grooming and hairstyle. | | | | their appearance. You can offer 'before and after' |
| Your image matters and it includes the way you talk | | | | pictures to create a professional profile. This |
| to people and the accent and vocabulary you use. | | | | showcases your work and gives your prospective |
| This is categorized as verbal communication. In the | | | | clients a peek at your style of working and fashion |
| category of non-verbal communication, body | | | | sense. |
| language, posture and handshake are included. Your | | | | Investment- You don't need to make a large |
| basic etiquette and manners are very important. | | | | investment to start an independent image consulting |
| These are usually assessed over the telephone or in | | | | business. At first, you can start your practice on a |
| person, during a meeting or at an official dinner party. | | | | part-time basis and gradually build a full-fledged career. |
| Image consultants maintain a network of partners for | | | | Image consulting is a growing career, and one that |
| reference. Many other professionals, such as personal | | | | constantly needs talented people. If you have good |
| trainers, dieticians, plastic surgeons, dentists, | | | | fashion sense and the ability to connect with people, |
| nutritionists, makeup artists, hair stylists and voice | | | | then you can use your talent to help fill the void and |
| coaches, work in close collaboration with image | | | | build a successful career for yourself at the same |
| consultants. | | | | time. |
| Salary | | | | |