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Models

Description

Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

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Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

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.

Tasks

Informs prospective purchasers as to model, number, and price of garments and department where garment can be purchased.
Hands out samples or presents, demonstrates toys, and converses with children and adults while dressed in costume.
Wears character costumes and impersonates characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.
Poses as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of art for translation into plastic or pictorial values.
Applies makeup to face and styles hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
Stands, turns, and walks to demonstrate features of garment to observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.
Dresses in sample or completed garments and selects own accessories.
Poses as directed or strikes suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during photo session.

National Average Salary

$22,600.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland

$17,500.00/year

Important Abilities

   1. Oral Comprehension
   2. Gross Body Coordination
   3. Arm-Hand Steadiness
   4. Selective Attention
   5. Oral Expression

General Work Activities

   1. Performing for/Working With Public
   2. Performing General Physical Activities
   3. Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
   4. Establishing & Maintaining Relationships
   5. Selling or Influencing Others

Important Skills

   1. Social Perceptiveness
   2. Speaking
   3. Active Listening
   4. Coordination
   5. Persuasion

Frequent Work Context

   1. Job-Required Social Interaction
   2. Objective or Subjective Information
   3. Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
   4. Deal With External Customers
   5. Provide a Service to Others

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Related Majors

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MarylandMentor Institutions Offering Related Majors

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