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Life As a Model

Occupation Description 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.

List of Model Job Duties

  • Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
  • Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
  • Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.
  • Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.
  • Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
  • Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.

Model Required Skills

These are the skills Models say are the most useful in their careers:

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

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

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.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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

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

Types of Model

  • Runway Model
  • Actor
  • Hat Model
  • Agency Director
  • Studio Model

Is There Job Demand for Models?

There were about 4,800 jobs for Model in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Model. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 800 job openings in this field each 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.

Model Salary

The average yearly salary of a Model ranges between $18,320 and $49,140.

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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

Tools & Technologies Used by Models

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

Becoming a Model

Learn what Model education requirements there are.

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How Long Does it Take to Become a Model?

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Where do Models Work?

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Models work in the following industries:

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References:

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