| Once you have decided that you want to be a | | | | know by the end of this timeframe exactly how |
| model, your next move should be to find a | | | | your manager or agent is performing. |
| modeling agent or agency that can help you get | | | | Modeling is fun, and if you have a good modeling |
| that much-needed assignment which will bring in | | | | agent, it becomes even better as you focus only |
| the money for you along with the work. | | | | on your assignments and not on other stuff. If |
| Many modeling agents in the market have many | | | | you have a good modeling agent, you would not |
| good contacts with modeling agencies to get you | | | | be waiting at auditions and performing in front of |
| the work. These agents will help you find a job | | | | people you do not know. The modeling agent will |
| and will get the photographers to notice you and | | | | ensure that you have an organized portfolio of |
| hire you for their shoots. | | | | comp card, which will include professional photos. |
| You will first need a manager or an agent, | | | | Your photos will comprise of several headshots |
| whichever is right for you. Start by sending out | | | | and different poses in many different fashions. |
| your pictures and resumes to all the agents and | | | | The model agency will always give you the tips |
| managers in your area. Once they are impressed | | | | and tricks of the trade to ensure that you always |
| with your picture and if they are interested in | | | | look your best, no matter what your shape or |
| representing you, they will definitely give you a | | | | size is. |
| call. No matter where you stay, you are never | | | | Many modeling websites cater to both models and |
| too far away from a well-established modeling | | | | potential employers offering many benefits for |
| agency. Always recommended that once you | | | | each. It gives the models an opportunity to post |
| have identified the modeling agency that is well | | | | their contact information and build a profile along |
| established and experienced, ask for references | | | | with the latest photos updated on the sites. Some |
| and credentials before you start signing any form | | | | model agencies such as also help in building a |
| of paperwork or committing to anything. The | | | | model profile, ensuring that none of the |
| best option for you would be to work under a | | | | information is hidden, which can prove beneficial to |
| non-exclusive 1-3 year contract, so that you | | | | the employer. |