Models Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Models

The main tasks and work activities of Models are to model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories, prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets, deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers, distribute promotional literature or samples to customers. In general, for the Models, social Perceptiveness and other -2 skills are required.

Models Job Description
Education	Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Related Experience	Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Example	These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include food preparation workers, dishwashers, sewing machine operators, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, logging equipment operators, and baristas.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Models jobs. 4.52% of Models have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 0.83% of Models have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

87.78%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

4.52%

Post-Secondary Certificate

0.83%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

6.87%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Models

Pose for artists and photographers.
Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.
Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.
Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.
Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, or fashion shows.
Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos.
Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences.
Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.
Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.
Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.
Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.
Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume.
Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Thinking CreativelyDeveloping, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Scheduling Work and ActivitiesScheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers.
Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.
Demonstrate products to consumers.
Answer customer questions about goods or services.
Explain technical product or service information to customers.

Skills and Abilities for Models

Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Air brushese.g. Airbrushing tools
Domestic hair dryerse.g. Blow dryers
Makeup kitse.g. Blurring brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Blush brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Bronzer brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Buffer brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Concealer brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Crease brushes
Hair or curling irone.g. Curling irons
Makeup kitse.g. Eye shadow brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Eye sweep brushes
Hair combs or brushese.g. Eyebrow brushes
Hair combs or brushese.g. Eyebrow combs
Tweezerse.g. Eyebrow tweezers
Makeup kitse.g. Eyelash curlers
Makeup kitse.g. Eyeliner brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Fan brushes
Makeup kitse.g. Foundation brushes
Hair care suppliese.g. Hair clips
Hair combs or brushese.g. Hair combs

Models Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Models

Skills and Abilities for Models