Also
known by such titles as wardrobe consultant, fashion
stylist, or makeover consultant, image consultants
are paid to show people how to create a fabulous
impression. They might recommend wearing different
colors or new styles, go through closets to toss
out clothing that isn’t working, shop for
a new wardrobe, and put together incredible outfits.
They might advise a change of hairstyle, makeup,
or grooming.
However, image is more than
physical appearance. In addition to how someone
looks, we also form impressions based on how someone
talks and behaves. So image consultants may also
advise people on their vocal communication (voice,
grammar, vocabulary, etc.), non-verbal communication
(handshakes, posture, eye contact, etc.) and etiquette
– from dining to cell phones.
Most image consultants also
develop a network of strategic partners they can
refer clients to, such as hair stylists, makeup
artists, nutritionists, dentists, personal trainers,
plastic surgeons, and voice coaches.
Image consultants offer the
kind of advice that can help people land a job,
get a promotion, find someone to love, or just feel
good about themselves.
It’s no wonder
they are so well rewarded, typically earning at
least $50 per hour advising individuals how to present
a better image. A particularly lucrative avenue
is presenting training programs for corporations.
Image consultants can earn thousands of dollars
a day teaching seminars on dressing professionally
(including dos and don'ts for casual Fridays), telephone
etiquette for customer service staff, communication
skills for new supervisors, and other topics.
Based
on the FabJob
Guide to Become an Image Consultant.The complete
guide gives detailed advice on how you can break
into image consulting and start your own image consulting
business.
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