{"id":931,"date":"2009-06-20T02:29:32","date_gmt":"2009-06-19T23:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/?p=931"},"modified":"2017-03-04T01:50:41","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T06:50:41","slug":"how-to-become-a-personal-shopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-personal-shopper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Personal Shopper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-932\" title=\"Shopping Living the Life in the Fast Lane\" src=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/714023-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping Living the Life in the Fast Lane\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Shopping is a fabulous career that allows you to shop, has career growth potential, and is quite rewarding. <\/strong>Your schedule can change day to day. One minute you could be at a sample sale scrounging for that Hermes unique find and the next you could be analyzing your client\u2019s closet only to find that you need to take a trip to Saks before the day\u2019s end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prior to making an investment in yourself to become a personal shopper, here are some things you should consider to ensure your success in the person shopping industry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Make a Self- Assessment<\/strong>: When deciding to pursue a new career you should always analyze your strengths, weaknesses, and interests. The following are some questions you might want to ask yourself:<br \/>\na. Do you have a passion for personal shopping?<br \/>\nb. Are you fashion savvy or have the desire to become fashion savvy?<br \/>\nc. Could you shop for someone other than yourself?<br \/>\nd. Why is personal shopping the career for you?<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Know Your Industry<\/strong>: Having an innate talent for fashion and being able to style others is a plus however not a must to become a successful personal shopper. If are you passionate about helping others to help themselves through image, fashion and style, inevitably you will be successful. It is always important to stay abreast of new trends in\u00a0the industry. Keep apprised of the season\u2019s must-haves from fashion magazines such as Vogue, InStyle and Harper\u2019s Bazaar. Now would also be a good time to decide what you enjoy shopping for: clothes, home furnishings, groceries, etc.? Once you decide on your niche in the industry and comfort level, assess the pros and cons of- and specific requirements for- becoming that type of personal shopper.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-933\" title=\"What are my goals and dreams?\" src=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/714017-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"What are my goals and dreams?\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Make a Commitment and Set Clear Goals<\/strong>: Do you want to get work experience at a retailer such as Saks Fifth Avenue? Do you want formal training so that you can be an independent personal shopper? Where do you see yourself in two years?<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Consider Personal Shopper Training:<\/strong> While formal training is not required to become a personal shopper, it is recommended. Training can give you the tools, contacts and credibility you need to penetrate the personal shopper industry independently or secure a job.<br \/>\nThe following are a variety of ways that you can get training and experience in the personal shopper industry:<br \/>\na) Work for a large retailer as a personal shopper<br \/>\nb) Train with an established shopper<br \/>\nc) Attend a formal training program such as the renown Sterling Style Academy<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Market Yourself:<\/strong> If you choose to attend a personal shopper training program you will learn how to market yourself and gain instant credibility. Consider your established network of friends, family, and former colleagues who could benefit from your services. How will potential clients learn about your services? Target busy men and women whose professions dictate a certain dress and leave them little time or energy to get their wardrobe together. What will be your competitive advantage over other personal shoppers?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sterlingstyleacademy\/\" target=\"_blank\">FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>We are available for personal shopper business mentoring for US$97 for 1 hours to help you get started. \u00a0To schedule an appointment for a video Skype consultation no matter where you are in the world, simply make your investment below and once the system notifies us that you&#8217;ve made your payment, we will email you to schedule a date and time for your business mentoring consultation. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/about-sterling-style-academy\/sterling-style-academy-alumni-graduate-success-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to see what our graduates are doing now.<\/a><\/h6>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00cccc;\">Schedule a Personal Shopper Business Mentoring Consultation <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #00cccc;\">for\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #00cccc;\">US$97.00<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a name=\"order\"><\/a>Please press submit to make your credit card purchase today.<\/p>\n<form accept-charset=\"UNKNOWN\" action=\"https:\/\/pay1.plugnpay.com\/payment\/globalimagpay.cgi\" enctype=\"application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\" method=\"post\"><input name=\"publisher-email\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"info@sterlingstyleacademy.com\" \/> <input name=\"publisher-name\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"globalimag\" \/> <input name=\"card-allowed\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Visa,Mastercard,Amex\" \/> <input name=\"easycart\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"1\" \/> <input name=\"currency_symbol\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"$\" \/> <input name=\"receipt_type\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"itemized\" \/> <input name=\"print_receipt\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/> <input name=\"taxrate\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"0.07\" \/> <input name=\"taxstate\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"FL\" \/> <input name=\"handling\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"3.00\" \/> <input name=\"return\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"http:\/\/www.sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\" \/> <input name=\"quantity1\" size=\"2\" type=\"text\" value=\"1\" \/> <input name=\"description1\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Schedule a Personal Shopper Business Mentoring Consultation \" \/> <input name=\"cost1\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"97.00\" \/> <input name=\"return2\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/><\/form>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>(<a title=\"Currency Conversion\" href=\"http:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/currency-converter\/#from=USD;to=EUR;amt=1\" target=\"_blank\">Currency Conversion<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00cccc;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Consultations are conducted and billed through Global Image Group, Inc. and are non-refundable.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At the <\/strong><a title=\"Sterling Style Academy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sterlingstyleacademy.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sterling Style Academy<\/strong><\/a>, we teach you to effectively assess your skill sets and adapt them to your personality and work style so that you will inevitably become a successful personal shopper. We encourage open communication and foster personal growth at our personal shopper training program. A successful personal shopper has the drive and motivation to meet or exceed client expectations. If you want to establish a business as a personal shopper, consider attending the Sterling Style Academy as we will give you the professional tools, insider tips and overall foundation that you need to pursue your dreams.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/online-certification-program\/online-personal-stylist-training-certification-program\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5282\" src=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Online-Personal-Stylist-Training-Sterling-Style-Academy.png\" alt=\"Online Personal Stylist Training - Sterling Style Academy\" width=\"600\" height=\"114\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Sterling Style Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a title=\"Sterling Style Academy\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sterling Style Academy<\/a>\u00a0is a leader in the field of\u00a0<a title=\"Image Consultant Training Benefits\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/become-an-image-consultant\/image-consultant-training-benefits-2\" target=\"_blank\">image consultant training<\/a>\u00a0and offers a variety of certification programs including\u00a0<a title=\"Sterling Style Academy On-Location Programs\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper<\/a>. Our training courses attract students from across the globe who are interested in launching a career in the fashion and style industry. On-location training programs are held in fashion capitals around the world including\u00a0<a title=\"The 2015 Sterling Style Academy Schedule \u2013 Miami | New York | Paris | London | Dubai | Hong Kong\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/image-consultant-training-questions\/the-2015-sterling-style-academy-schedule-miami-new-york-paris-london-dubai\" target=\"_blank\">Miami, New York, Paris, London, Dubai, and Hong Kong<\/a>. In addition, the Sterling Style Academy offers interactive\u00a0<a title=\"Online Training, Teleclasses, and Short eCourses\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/image-consultant-personal-shopper-personal-stylist-ecourses-teleclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Online Training, Teleclasses, and Short eCourses<\/a>. Sterling Style Academy enables students to become style experts and icons by giving them a competitive edge in the image consulting and personal styling field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Shopping is a fabulous career that allows you to shop, has career growth potential, and is quite rewarding. Your schedule can change day to day. 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