Your pageant orientation is coming up and you're excited.

As you should be!

Your pageant orientation marks the start of your pageant journey.

And this journey will be filled with self-discovery and personal growth.

The pageant orientation is where you'll get to meet the organizers and your pageant sisters.

This is an opportunity to make a good, in-person, first impression.

So how do you make the most of this time and ensure you know how to stand out at your pageant orientation?

Keep reading to find out some of the best tips for standing out at your pageant orientation.

Pageant Orientation: It's All Business Baby

Treat your pageant orientation like a business meeting.

Ensure you have the correct date and time.

Whether it’s an in-person or virtual orientation you should aim to be at the venue/ready at least 15 minutes before the start time.

This will allow you to gather your thoughts and reign in some of that nervous energy.

You also want to make sure that your personality comes across as warm and approachable.

I know sometimes when contestants think 'business meeting' they become super serious and distant.

You don't want that.

You want to maintain a charming and friendly demeanor.

Look Like Royalty At Your Next Pageant Orientation

The aim of the game is to impress the pageant organizers.

And another way to impress them is to show up and show out.

And yes, I'm talking about your styling.

Everything from you hair to your makeup, to your outfit, should scream pageant titleholder.

If you have a pageant coach consult with them.

But if you don't have a coach, then you'll want to do some research to get an idea of what contestants have worn in the past.

You never want to outright copy anyone but rather be inspired to put together your own outfit.

Also depending on the pageant, you may be asked to wear something specific like a color/style of shirt and some jeans.

If you are asked to do this, do follow instructions.

It may not be your preferred attire but you can always find ways to infuse your personal style into it.

It will also show the organizers that you will be easy to work with.

And they will be pleased to see that.

During Pageant Orientation Don't Be Afraid To Raise Your Hand

Take notes and when necessary ask questions.

It will show the pageant organizers that you are really interested in the pageant.

And that you mean business.

Pageant directors want someone who thinks for herself and knows how to ask questions and have discussions.

This is a great way to let your personality shine.

But also it will help you have a better understanding of how the pageant works.

Some important pageant orientation questions to ask are:

Who is are the persons on the organizing committee?

How is the pageant scored? Is it done through ranking, point system etc.

Are there specific criteria for each segment of the competition?

What kind of time commitment will be expected of me?

What prizes do the top 3 receive?

Final Thoughts

It's really important to show up to your pageant orientation as your best self.

Because you only get one shot at that first, in-person, impression.

And you know what they say about first impressions.

They're always the most lasting.

So ask yourself, 'what's the first impression I want to leave the pageant organizers with?

I hope its one that says 'I'm ready to be your next titleholder.'