Models

Models wear and display clothing and accessories, and pose for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other types of art.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Models garments, footwear and fashion accessories for customers, sales personnel and fashion designers
  • Poses for television, video and cinema commercials and for still photographs which appear in magazines, newspapers, catalogues and on billboards
  • Poses as subjects for paintings, sculptures and other types of art

Key values of workers in Models

  • 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.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Models

  • 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.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.