Job description Consultant, Fashion in Canada

Find out what work is like for a consultant, fashion in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Image, social and other personal consultants (NOC 64201).

Image, social and other personal consultants

Description

Image, social and other personal consultants advise clients on their personal appearance, speaking style, manners or other behaviours in order to improve personal or business images. They are employed by beauty salons, fashion boutiques, modelling schools, image consulting companies, weight loss centres or they may be self-employed.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Image, social and other personal consultants have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Image consultants
  • Advise clients on hair colour, hairstyles, make-up, clothing and accessories; may advise on posture, general appearance and manners, and provide courses and seminars on business and social etiquette
  • Advise clients on type, colour and application of make-up
  • Advise clients on choice of colours for clothing that will complement their appearance.
  • Wedding consultants
  • Advise clients on the selection of wedding gowns, floral arrangements, banquet facilities, wedding invitations and other items related to weddings.
  • Weight loss consultants
  • Administer commercial weight-loss programs, advise clients on diet and exercise and provide related support services.

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 64201), and a list of similar occupations:

  • etiquette consultant
  • fashion and wardrobe consultant
  • fashion colour consultant
  • image consultant
  • make-up consultant
  • public speaking consultant
  • wardrobe consultant
  • wedding consultant
  • weight loss consultant

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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