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	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Actor

2.	Actress

3.	Agency Director

4.	Art Class Model

5.	Art Model

6.	Artist's Model

7.	Character Impersonator

8.	Clothes Model

9.	Fashion Model

10.	Figure Model

11.	Fine Arts Model

12.	Free Lance Model

13.	Hand Model

14.	Hat Model

15.	Male Model

16.	Model

17.	Nude Model

18.	Photographer's Model

19.	Professional Model

20.	Runway Model

21.	Spirits Model

22.	Studio Model

23.	Undraped Artist Model

Job Tasks

	Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers. Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

	Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.

	Pose for artists and photographers. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.

	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. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.

	Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, or fashion shows. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos. Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers.

	Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments. Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

	Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume. Demonstrate products to consumers. Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.

	Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased. Explain technical product or service information to customers. Answer customer questions about goods or services.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing 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 Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Nature of the Work


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	Models
	Models pose for artists, customers, or photographers to help advertise a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, food, and appliances.

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Working Conditions


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	Models
	Models work in a variety of conditions, from comfortable indoor studios and runway fashion shows to outdoors in all weather conditions. Most models work part time and have unpredictable work schedules. Many also experience periods of unemployment.

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