Why Be an Image Consultant
What Is Image Consultancy & What Does An Image Consultant Do?
"Image" is derived from the Latin word, "Imago". It is defined as a dent or an impression made upon a particular surface. In human terms, this means to make an impression on a person's perception of themselves or of another based on the playing of physical, motor and emotional senses that ultimately leads them to have a mental picture of themselves or of another person. This impression or picture can be either positive or negative.
Image Consultants work with a person or entity's appearance, their behaviour and communication to empower them with the skills needed to
create a positive impression of themselves first by instilling self-confidence and self assurance which then transmits itself to others that they come into contact and interact with be it in a personal or professional capacity.
Getting up in the morning and getting paid to help others look good and feel better about themselves, giving them a road to self esteem is a rewarding career. Helping SMEs and companies in the corporate sector achieve success in terms of employee training, relations and provide the very best in customer sevice/ satisfaction is a noble career.
If you are an individual who enjoys interacting, working with and helping others then this would be the ideal career for you!
The jobscope and professional positions that can be satisfied by a Certified & Accredited Image Consultant is immensely vast to the point of being almost limitless. Consultants have the flexibility to choose which niche area they wish to concentrate in or even offer a range of services to their clients as a complete package. Here are just some of the professions and/ services that Certified & Accredited Image Consultants have found themselves able to deliver & commit to:
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Fashion Stylist (Men & Women)
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Brand Spokesperson/ Ambassador
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Warbrobe Management
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Corporate Trainer
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Corporate Branding
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Corporate Communications & Social Media Marketing Specialist
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Personal stylist to Politicians
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Columnist
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Men's Fashion Designer
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Women's Fashion Designer
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Personal Shopper
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Production/ Photoshoot Coordinator & Theme Wardrobe Specialist
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Etiquette Consultant
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Protocol Consultant
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Professional Makeup Artist & Body Art
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Professional HairStylist & Colour Technician
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Nail Technician
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Fashion Show & Runway Coordinator
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Hijab Designer & Stylist
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Bridal House Services
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Interior Designer
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Master Trainer on a TTT programme that is recognised by the Malaysian Government (with an Accredited Training Centre offering certification by Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources)
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Master Trainer on an International TTT programme that is recognised, accredited & certified by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI)
As you can see, the career opportunities are wide and every consultant will be able to find their niche in such a wide market. There is always room for a fully qualified, Certified & Accredited Image Consultant. All that is needed is the right person to train you, the right up- to- date training programme and mentor for you at a state of the art training facility to cater to every hands-on training needs that you have with access to the very best products available in the market to allow you to hone and practice your craft.
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