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What You Need to Know About Model

Example of Model Job Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Life As a Model

  • Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments’ designers, and where garments can be purchased.
  • Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.
  • Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.
  • Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
  • Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume.
  • Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.

What a Model Should Know

Below is a list of the skills most Models say are important on the job.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Model

  • Runway Model
  • Photographer’s Model
  • Nude Model
  • Fine Arts Model
  • Artist’s Model

Job Demand for Models

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 4,800 jobs in the United States for Model. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Model. There will be an estimated 800 positions for Model per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Model are Washington, Alaska, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Iowa, Ohio, or Idaho. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Models Make A Lot Of Money?

Models make between $18,320 and $49,140 a year.

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Models who work in Florida, New Jersey, or Ohio, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Models in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Arizona $24,050
California $43,810
Florida $51,370
Illinois $27,110
Maryland $34,110
Massachusetts $35,330
New Jersey $55,110
New York $34,720
Ohio $39,860
Oregon $34,770
Pennsylvania $39,090
Tennessee $20,190
Texas $19,560
Virginia $26,230

What Tools & Technology do Models Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Models:

  • Web browser software
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Tumblr

How to Become a Model

What education is needed to be a Model?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Who Employs Models?

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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