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Besides having the right physical attributes, having the
right attitude
and personality is vital for anyone hoping to
become a model
. The world of
professional modelling
is a tough business and it takes a certain type of thick-skinned person to stand up to the intense
schedule and stress that it demands.
Below is a list of some essential personality traits a model should possess in order to have
a
successful modelling career
.
A model must:
- Love being in front of the camera and an audience
- Be able to perform on demand
- Be committed to and serious about modelling
- Be hard-working – a modelling career isn't just going to fall into your lap
- Be professional and pleasant to work with
- Be patient and resilient
- Be intelligent with the ability to learn quickly
- Be versatile, willing to learn and able to take directions
- Have good self-esteem
- Be able to take rejection and constructive criticism
- Be extremely determined. A model may need to go to many castings before being offered a
job.
- Be able to attend lots of castings, sometimes without much notice
- Have great organisational skills to keep track of schedules and finances
- Be able to sell themselves and sell the product
- Have a passion for fashion
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat the right food and get at least eight hours of sleep a
night
- Work out to maintain a healthy body weight and fitness level. This will also reduce
stress
- Have a good skincare regime. Skin-brushing from head to toe will help to increase your
circulation and give you an all-over glow
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