Campaign Competition: Image Secrets

When you make the decision to compete in pageantry, it is important to look at your entire competition as an on-going campaign for a position of Public Service. Essentially, a Titleholder is a public servant and official representative of her Pageant Organization and Platform. Much like anyone who wants to be elected to any office, you must project a desirable image not only in person, but online as well.
In the world of pageantry, you are always being watching. Your every move should be to benefit your goals, but the easiest way to create a block is think the past stays in the past. Just ask Miss USA Rima Fakih. I have laid out some information below to help you to be proactive in understanding your complete pageant campaign:

Know The Job Description
The best way to get where you are going is to work backwards. For example, is the title of your heart is Miss America; ask yourself what does Miss America do daily? By looking at what will be required of you on the top level, you can begin to replicate on your local level the same basic task require for the position. Obviously, any titleholder must maintain an active schedule of appearances, community services, and org networking. How can you do that in your city? What cause can you champion right now without a crown? If you wait for your pageant date to start doing the job, you are already too late.

Clean Up Your History
The most important thing you can do for you campaign is to research yourself. If you were an outsider wanting more information about a promising new contestant, what would you find on Google, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, or other social outlets. Do yourself a favor and separate your private and business life online. Make your personal accounts personally for your friends and family while directing “fans” to Fan Pages, Blogs, and professional twitter accounts. Your fans want to be about to support and interact with you so you must create a medium for them to do so.

Cleaning your history isn’t just about deleting those Vegas pics online, but replacing such things that attract positive attention. Do not create a “You-Vacuum” by removing your online presence because people will wonder what you are hiding. By creating a blog of your progress, appearances, and an open dialogue forum, you can invite your supporters on your journey with you with the directed purpose of creating a following that can also champion your cause.

Your Professional Entourage
Once you have a created a strong and Drunk-Pic-Free online image. It will be easy for you to draw people near to you that want to see you take your Position of Public Service. Networking is a key element in moving forward toward your goals. Be purposeful with how you use your time and opportunities. Be prepared for people not only to like you, but want to help in your efforts. Nothing is worse than looking like a beginner at your appearances. Your Campaign Competition needs at the very least a business card and a workable WRITTEN strategy!

Project a Single Message
You are prepared and ready to go, right? Well, what exactly is your mission? You know the job, creating a great clean image, and your have your key players. Maximize your effects by choosing one solid and understandable message to project. People love to actively support those who are fighting for causes they can believe in and match their own personal values. Make sure you don’t lose potential “fans” by using an unclear or confusing platform or message.

You can be the type of candidate that you want to be with a little vision and a lot of work. Be cautious of the things you say and do online and work toward setting your mind on your total campaign, not just the on-stage portion.