Model
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DESCRIPTION

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.

TASKS ranked from most to least important

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.

INDUSTRY

Educational Services; Retail Trade

SKILLS ranked from most to least important

Social Perceptiveness→ Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

ACTIVITIES ranked from most to least important

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES ranked from most to least important >

Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.

Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers.

Demonstrate products to consumers.

Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.

Answer customer questions about goods or services.

Explain technical product or service information to customers.

ABILITIES ranked from most to least used

No specific ability.

KNOWLEDGE ranked from most to least required

No specific knowledge.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS ranked alphabetically

Computer aided design CAD software -- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software; Autodesk AutoCAD

Graphics or photo imaging software -- 3D computer graphics application; Character creation and animation software; Trimble SketchUp Pro; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Autodesk Maya

Instant messaging software -- e.g., Facebook; Instagram; Twitter

Internet browser software -- e.g., Microsoft Edge; Mozilla Firefox; Google Chrome

Office suite software -- e.g., Apache OpenOffice; Google Workspace; Microsoft Office

Presentation software -- e.g., Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel

Video creation and editing software -- e.g., Tiktok; YouTube

Web page creation and editing software -- e.g., LinkedIn; Facebook; Tumblr; Vine

Word processing software -- e.g., Google Docs; Dropbox paper; Microsoft Word

TOOLS ranked alphabetically

Air brushes→ Airbrushing tools

Domestic hair dryers→ Blow dryers

Hair care supplies→ Hair clips

Hair combs or brushes→ Eyebrow brushes; Eyebrow combs; Hair combs; Teaser hairbrushes

Hair or curling iron→ Curling irons; Hair straighteners

Makeup kits→ Eye shadow brushes; Fan brushes; Powder brushes; Stipple brushes etc

Manual pencil sharpener→ Makeup pencil sharpeners

Personal computers

Tablet computers

Tweezers→ Eyebrow tweezers

INTERESTS ranked from most to least relevant

Artistic→ Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Enterprising→ Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

WORK STYLE ranked from most to least relevant

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

VALUES ranked from most to least relevant

Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Recognition→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.