(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Models
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Pose for artists and photographers. |
74
|
Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance. |
72
|
Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs. |
58
|
Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers. |
54
|
Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments. |
54
|
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. |
53
|
Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs. |
53
|
Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features. |
53
|
Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions. |
50
|
Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences. |
46
|
Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments. |
45
|
Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories. |
41
|
Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos. |
36
|
Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, and/or fashion shows. |
25
|
Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased. |
19
|
Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults. |
12
|
Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
49
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
46
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
42
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
37
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
34
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
32
|
Thinking Creatively
|
30
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
29
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
27
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
27
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
23
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
16
|
Getting Information
|
16
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
15
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
14
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
14
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
14
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
12
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
9
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
9
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
8
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
7
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
7
|
Processing Information
|
6
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
4
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
4
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
4
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
4
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
4
|
Interacting With Computers
|
4
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
3
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
3
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
3
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
3
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
2
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
1
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
1
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
1
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|