{"id":8554,"date":"2017-08-10T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=8554"},"modified":"2017-08-10T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T07:00:00","slug":"find-professional-home-staging-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/find-professional-home-staging-jobs","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Professional Home Staging Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]A home staging career is extremely lucrative. Clients will depend on your expertise to transform their homes, making them desirable to potential buyers.\n\nBut finding home staging jobs can be tough. It\u2019s a competitive market and a highly visual one, so you\u2019ll need to set yourself apart quite quickly. Don\u2019t fret \u2013 we\u2019ve put together some expert tips so you can put your best foot forward and land that coveted home staging job!\n

Be qualified<\/h3>\nWhat else screams, “I’m a professional!” than getting certified?\n\nHome staging is unregulated, which means that there are no specific education requirements for staging homes. However, you should never <\/strong>discount the value of professional home stager training (or any design training, for that matter). Employers and clients will want to see that you have a foundation of knowledge in staging, and a home staging class<\/a> will do just that. Entering a home and knowing how to declutter, depersonalize,<\/a> and generally improve the space will build your career in ways you\u2019ve never dreamed of.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”16268″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Once you graduate from your home staging course, you\u2019ll receive a designation that you\u2019ll be able to use after your name. Put it on your business cards, website, and resume to show potential clients that you’re a true pro. A staging certification separates the professionals from the amateurs, so get the proper training under your belt before you enter the job market!\n

Visuals are everything<\/h3>\nYou don\u2019t need us to tell you that the design industry is extremely visual. The reality is, no matter how strong your resume is, most homeowners won\u2019t give you the time of the day if you don\u2019t have\u00a0a professional design portfolio<\/a> on hand. Think of your portfolio as a showcase of what you can do. Just beacuse you’re still in the early stages of your staging career doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking about your portfolio.\n\nHave you thought about staging your own home? Before you start buying those clean white towels to spruce up the space, document the “before”. Before and and after shots of your home will look amazing<\/em> in a portfolio!\n\nAnother way to show off your work is to make your course assignments count! Many online home staging courses include a great deal of hands-on assignments. Instead of just writing about how you’ll stage a home<\/a>, why not actually go through with your designs? It’s the perfect opportunity to pop those photos into a home design portfolio that will blow your clients away!\n\nIn general, treat your portfolio as the second vital step (second to training) to landing a home staging job. Your education, experience, and visual showcase of your work will speak volumes to future employers. So make sure those two pieces are in good order before starting your job search.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”16269″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_text]\n

Do some soul-searching<\/h3>\nYes, finding a job in the design industry is tough. To hit the ground running, be keen to take any design-related role that you find. But don\u2019t be too hasty! Once you have your staging certification and have curated the perfect design portfolio<\/a>, reflect on the type of career you want. You may not get your dream job right away, but knowing what your interests are, your working style, and your designer strengths will get you much closer to it!\n\nDon’t forget to determine who it is you want to work for. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of working for an existing real estate company<\/a>. Perhaps you\u2019re better suited to self-employment. Many training courses will teach you how to start your own home staging business. Once you know your ideal client and the professionals you want to take the journey with, it will all fall into place!\n

Find a professional mentor<\/h3>\nFinding a mentor who actually works in the home staging industry is a fantastic<\/strong> way to grow your career. Seek out a professional home stager who has a successful business and time to help you learn. Once you\u2019ve done your research and narrowed down your options to a few individuals, reach out to them and ask if they would like to be your mentor. Their answer may surprise you! It is incredibly rewarding for an established home stager to share their expertise and experience with you. They can also add teaching to their repertoire, so it\u2019s a win-win![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” delay=”250″][image_with_animation image_url=”16270″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]Watch how your mentor interacts with clients, how they run their business, and which home staging elements they employ on different projects. You\u2019ll gain a strong understanding of home staging, gain valuable experience, and could find yourself employed either by the mentor themselves or one of their clients!\n

Start building your online presence<\/h3>\nYou should start with these four things:\n