The upcoming
workforce is changing the way it perceives jobs. Millennials and GenZ professionals
do not just work for money; they want
career satisfaction. And having worked in different industries before I set up
my image consulting and soft skills training firm, I can confidently say that image
consultants and soft skills trainers get the career satisfaction we all desire.
Read on to know how.
Early Exposure
Currently
thousands of crores huge, Image Consulting and Soft Skills Training is one of
the fastest-growing industries in the world. With everyone looking for ways to
up their game, be it in the professional or personal life, the demand is only
going to increase. And this is the reason professionals from various industries,
including IT, HR, Hospitality, Finance, etc. are migrating to the Image Management
industry.
To get a head
start, you can become an image consultant
or a soft skills trainer even before completing your education. This way, you
can take up small projects while you’re still studying to gain exposure, so
when you’re ready to work full-time, you would have already done this part.
One Course and Many Career Opportunities
The trend
says it – Millennials and GenZ workers want purpose, so they are crafting their
jobs and chartering new targets to cut monotony. They don’t ‘adjust’ to a job. And
this is another reason why image consulting and soft skills training are perfect
career choices for students.
With a single
image consulting and soft skills certification, you get access to many career
paths such as:
·
Personal Styling
·
Corporate Styling
·
Celebrity Styling
·
Wardrobe Consulting
·
Makeover Consulting
·
Media/Film/TV Styling
·
Personal Shopping
·
Etiquette Coaching
·
Behavioural Skills Training
·
Employability/Job Skills Training
·
Communication Training
·
Personality Development Training
·
Confidence Coaching, etc.
You can
either pick a niche or take up a variety of projects to keep exploring and
learning.
Age and Education No Bar
Whether
you’re 17 or 70, whether you have no qualification or a Ph.D. – you can become
an image consultant and soft skills trainer. Irrespective of your academic or
professional background, you can opt for these courses if you have:
·
Good communication skills
·
Confidence
·
Eye for detail
·
Good fashion sense
·
The knack of staying updated with the
latest fashion trends
·
Interpersonal Skills
·
Empathy
High Earning Potential
Image
consulting and soft skills training are one of the most rewarding professions
since you can earn anywhere between INR 10,000 and INR 1 Lac per project – all
you need is the right skills and a beneficial network.
You can take
up both short-term and long-term projects and earn up to your full potential.
For example, bridal styling projects that may not take more than 15 to 20 days
can help you earn more than a Lac in just a single project. Similarly, just one
corporate training project that may continue for 1 to 2 months based on the
training structure can earn you up to 2 to 3 Lac, or even more.
You will be
trained on all the skills, but the niche you choose will determine your earning
potential.
A Chance to be an Entrepreneur
Professionals
usually gain significant experience before starting something of their own. But
as an image consultant and soft skills trainer, you can do that as soon as you
get certified. If you’ve always wanted to become an entrepreneur, you can set
up your business right away. But if you want to get some corporate experience
first, you can do that too. And the best part? Some great image consulting and
soft skills training institutes also offer business enablement support to help
you launch yourself in the industry.
Image
consulting and soft skills training are careers of the 21stcentury
and are perfect choices for today’s young and bold. If you think you’re the
right fit, jump on the bandwagon and get certified in soft skills training and
image consulting.
Take control
and change your life.
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
sumanagarwal@imageconsultinginstitute.com to seek advanced career guidance.