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For every famous model there are
thousands who will work professionally for years as the bulk of
the agencies' employees. These are the men and women who go on
endless "go-sees" and must sell themselves to every prospective
client. An attitude of cheerfulness and patience is one of a model's
paramount tools. We have put together this guide to give you all
the information you need to make a break into modeling without
being taken by any scams; however, please remember, modeling is
a difficult field to break into at best.
Everything you do can have an impact
on your career, from which photos you pick for your portfolio
to what time you show up for an interview. Availability is crucial.
If you call in sick or have other priorities, the agent will soon
lose interest in you, and it won't be long until you will need
a new career. Modeling is a highly competitive field, and you
need to give it your all if there is to be any financial return.
Even if you are the "new face" at the agency, your climb upward
will happen with greater ease if you approach your work with a
professional attitude. Always arrive at the time you are directed
if you really want that next job! There are few other professions
where you are so completely representing the marketable product
(in this case you) in total. The client, your agency, the photographers,
and even the stylists will be looking and remembering. You need
to be remembered for being a pleasure to work with in every way.
This means being physically appealing, neat, immaculately clean,
and clean shaven (women and men), and having impeccable hair and
nails.
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