Image Consulting – All You Need to Know

Ever wondered what is image consulting all about and how to go about becoming an image consultant? This article will answer all your questions.

What is image consulting?

Image consulting is a learning methodology to help individuals enhance their visual communication and make a positive and lasting impression.

An image consultant mentors people to help them strengthen their personalities by enriching all aspects of image inside out and also monitors their growth. Image consultants work with businesses and individual clients to help them cultivate a powerful image through styling, grooming, and soft skills training. In essence, they offer their clients consulting on the way they dress, the way they communicate, and the way they present themselves.

People seek image consulting for various occasions such as job interviews, weddings, public events, parties, celebrity meet-ups, etc. where they want to present the best versions of themselves.

How to Become an Image Consultant?

It is well known that with an image consulting certification, you can enter the image consulting industry. But what influences your success as an image consultant is the kind of decisions you make. So, here are a few steps to help you become a successful image consultant:

Step 1: Ask Yourself the Right Questions

First off, you must know if you are the right fit for the image consulting industry. So, ask yourself these questions:

• Do I possess excellent communication skills?
• Am I passionate about training and consulting?
• Am I a good public speaker?
• Do I have a knack for staying updated with the latest fashion trends?
• Do I put together whatever I have in my wardrobe and create the perfect outfits?
• Do people seek my opinion before going for interviews and public events?

If yes, then you certainly are meant to become an image consultant.

Step 2: Choose a Great Image Consulting Institute 

To be successful as an image consultant, just a certification from any image consulting institute is not enough. The institute you choose can make or break your career. So, be careful and ensure that:

• The institute offers certification in accreditation with national and international bodies.
• The course consists of a world-class curriculum. It offers training on clothing and grooming as per body and personality type, as well as on various soft skills such as public speaking, communication skills, body language, etc.
• There are great reviews by the alumni of the institute available online. It’s even better if you know someone who has been certified from the same institute since they can give you the most honest review.

Step 3: Find Your Expertise

You will be trained in a multitude of areas such as presentation, public speaking, etiquette training, grooming, styling, etc. But the others training for the same will also be trained in the rare areas. So, to get an edge, find your strength, and become a subject matter expert. But choosing an area of expertise doesn’t restrict you from exploring various opportunities. Once you are certified, you can explore various career opportunities and keep your career path interesting.

Step 4: Start Working

The most significant advantage of an image consulting certification is that it gives you the freedom to work with an already established business on a salary basis or take up individual image consulting projects. Though there are many opportunities for image consultants in almost all industries, working individually will let you:

• Be your own boss
• Work on your own timings
• Choose who you want to work with
• Maintain work-life balance

Career Opportunities in Image Consulting

A single image consulting certification unlocks the door to many glam career options. Here are a few:

• Personal Styling
• Wardrobe Consulting
• Bridal/Wedding Styling
• Make-over consulting
• Personal Branding
• In-store Fashion Consulting
• Confidence Coaching
• Soft Skills Training
• Employability and Job Skills Training, etc.

You can either choose one of these career fields or try your hands at different projects under the image consulting umbrella; your career as an image consultant can never get monotonous.

The image consulting industry is hundreds of crores huge and offers the perfect career opportunities of the century. So, if you think that this is your calling, take control of your life and enrol in an image consulting course today. All the best!

Author Bio:

An award-winning Image Management Professional, Suman Agarwal has helped students, home-makers, women on sabbatical as well as people seeking second career alternatives to explore Image Management and Soft Skill Training as a vibrant professional choice. She frequently writes blog posts about the urgent need of image consulting professionals and soft skill trainers in the 21st century and loves guiding people in exploring lucrative career options. Write to her at [email protected] to seek advanced career guidance.