{"id":19591,"date":"2020-02-04T13:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T13:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=19591"},"modified":"2020-02-04T13:36:44","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T13:36:44","slug":"5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You\u2019re Destined to Be a Professional Organizer"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019re a neat person by nature \u2013 you love for things to be put into their designated places, you don\u2019t like clutter, and you\u2019re at your best when you can be in control of the situation and your surroundings. Now, what if you could be <em>paid<\/em> to do this for a living? Sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong!\n\nTime for some awesome news: as a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/07\/more-than-putting-things-away-what-a-certified-professional-organizer-does\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizer<\/a>, you can actually earn a living by helping others declutter and get organized! This is a very specific kind of job, though, so only specific kind of people will excel at it \u2013 and genuinely enjoy what they do.\n\nWould being a certified professional organizer for a living be right for <em>you<\/em>? If you possess the following traits, then we think the answer is a resounding YES![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19594&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/#1_Youre_organized\" >1. You\u2019re organized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/#2_Youre_practical\" >2. You\u2019re practical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/#3_Youre_creative\" >3. You\u2019re creative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/#4_Youre_empathetic\" >4. You\u2019re empathetic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/#5_Youre_eager_to_learn\" >5. You\u2019re eager to learn.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Youre_organized\"><\/span>1. You\u2019re organized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This one\u2019s a given! It\u2019s also pretty obvious: someone who\u2019s messy is probably not going to do very well at this job. Typically, those who shine brightest in this field are those for whom organization comes easily. Chances are, you\u2019ve been this way for as long as you can remember! Your own home is probably organized, and we\u2019re willing to bet that you clean it often, too.\n\nYou pride yourself on this aspect of yourself, and rightly so! Maybe you\u2019re even known by your friends and family for this awesome trait. Fun fact: I have a friend named Morgan, who\u2019s known by literally <em>everyone <\/em>for how orderly her apartment is, especially her bathroom. It\u2019s such a defining characteristic of hers, that whenever she cleans something and sets it up in a neat, practical way, we all say that it\u2019s been \u201cMorganized\u201d.\n\nIf you\u2019re super neat and tidy, and genuinely enjoy it, then the obvious question is: why <em>wouldn\u2019t <\/em>you want to turn your passion into your career, and get paid to do what you love?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Youre_practical\"><\/span>2. You\u2019re practical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There are plenty of ways a given problem can be solved, but you tend to always think of the reasonable solution. Why make things complicated when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/05\/becoming-a-professional-organizer-for-busy-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">they can be simple<\/a>? This often translates to the way you organize things. If there\u2019s an abundance of clutter that needs arranging, you\u2019ve already got 10 solutions stowed away in your back pocket. Chances are, the answer you choose is going to be realistic, sensible, and long-lasting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19593&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Youre_creative\"><\/span>3. You\u2019re creative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]I\u2019m going to draw back to my friend Morgan for a moment, and tell you a little bit about her bathroom. See, Morgan likes to always be prepared for when she has guests over (which happens frequently). So she has a tendency to buy and then store multiples of bathroom items, such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Mini toothpaste<\/li>\n \t<li>Mini mouthwash<\/li>\n \t<li>Travel brushes<\/li>\n \t<li>Other hair products, such as bobby pins and elastics<\/li>\n \t<li>Hand sanitizers<\/li>\n \t<li>Over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol, Gravol, and Advil<\/li>\n \t<li>Hand cream<\/li>\n \t<li>Band-Aids and other First Aid products<\/li>\n \t<li>Makeup and other beauty products<\/li>\n \t<li>And so, so much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThere\u2019s a small closet in Morgan\u2019s bathroom where she organizes all of these things, on full display for her guests. She groups the items together accordingly, and then keeps them specially colored bins. Each bin is labelled, based on which type of items it\u2019s holding. It\u2019s worth noting that Morgan puts effort into <em>every <\/em>step of this process, right down to the beautiful calligraphy of the lettering on each label.\n\nMaybe you don\u2019t necessarily do this exact thing, but we\u2019re willing to bet you have your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/04\/take-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fun and creative ways<\/a> of keeping things in order. You\u2019re probably also very thrifty, in the sense that you don\u2019t need expensive tools to get the job done. You\u2019re like MacGyver when it comes to your creative eye and clever mind: give you some empty Tupperware, some string, and a few art supplies, and you\u2019d probably find a way to create a really cool storage container.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Youre_empathetic\"><\/span>4. You\u2019re empathetic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/09\/4-emotional-skills-you-need-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a LOT of useful emotions<\/a> you\u2019ll need to have in this job, but empathy is a major one. Because here\u2019s the truth: being a certified professional organizer isn\u2019t always going to be easy or fun. Sometimes, you\u2019re going to have to work with clients who are struggling through something difficult in their lives. There will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/07\/hoarding-when-do-people-seek-out-a-certified-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hoarders<\/a>, and there will be those with emotional attachments to their stuff. The living situation won\u2019t always be pleasant, and the clutter you\u2019re handling can sometimes be unsettling. For some clients, letting go can be a difficult process.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19595&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]When dealing with such matters, it\u2019s crucial that you can be there for the client professionally, while also providing them understanding. You must always remember to separate the job from your personal feelings, because judgment is not an option. Your clients will be coming to you for <em>help<\/em>; they know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/05\/top-5-reasons-people-call-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">they need assistance<\/a>. That\u2019s why you\u2019re there in the first place.\n\nFor the more difficult jobs, you have to be able to walk that fine line between staying objective and getting the job done, and keeping in mind that your client is a person working through some pretty complicated emotions. But don\u2019t worry! With time and experience, you\u2019ll learn exactly how to do this.\n\nImportantly, whether the journey is smooth or bumpy, the fact that you\u2019d be helping your clients make a better, healthier life for themselves is part of why you would love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/03\/career-profile-certified-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what you do<\/a>! 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You\u2019re eager to learn.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Whether you love to binge Marie Kondo\u2019s show on Netflix, watch YouTube videos of DIY organizing hacks, read articles, or even browse the local dollar store for inspiration, you always welcome fresh and exciting ways to try new things and improve yourself. Being open to continued learning in your field of interest will set you up for success, both personally and professionally.\n\nTechnically, you don\u2019t need any special certification or training to be a professional organizer. But let\u2019s be clear: it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/educational-requirements-for-professional-organizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">far more beneficial<\/a> to have it than to not. 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