OUR ADVICE
A dream of becoming a model isn’t easy to fulfill, and it requires more than just good looks. In the process, you will have lots of rejections, setbacks, and reinventions of yourself as you explore new opportunities. You can achieve these goals with Apple Models by receiving support and guidance from experts and generating professional Z Cards, eFolios and Portfolios that prove to any agency or company that you are prepared, professional, and determined to succeed in your career.
Attitude
In order to become a model, you will need a few things. In a tough business, having the right attitude, a willingness to take help, support, and guidance, and the confidence to keep making progress despite setbacks are important characteristics.
TOP TIPS
To help you stay safe as you pursue jobs and agencies, we have compiled these tips.
- Companies with only PO Box addresses should be avoided
- Always exercise common sense
- Don't be afraid to say no when you're not comfortable
- Meetings shouldn't be attended alone
Freelance Modeling
The term freelance model simply refers to models who find work for themselves, often working as part-time jobs or earning additional income. By attending networking events, auditioning openly, and contacting companies and agencies themselves, they find work. All industries are experiencing a boom in freelance, and modeling is no exception. In order to succeed as a freelancer, you will have to build good working relationships with agencies and companies and stay in touch regularly to learn about potential opportunities. Taking part in networking events – even if you haven’t had much luck in the past – is a great way to meet new people.